May 26
Top 10 Dispute Resolution Programs
According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2009 top 10 law schools offering Dispute Resolution programs in the United States are:
- Pepperdine University - Malibu, California
- University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
- Harvard University - Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Hamline University - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Ohio State University (Moritz) - Columbus, Ohio
- Marquette University - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- University of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon
- Yeshiva University (Cardozo) - New York, New York
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas (Boyd) - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Fordham University - New York, New York
May 19
Mediation Center of Dutchess County
The mission of the Mediation Center of Dutchess County is to provide and promote conflict prevention, management and resolution services to benefit individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in Dutchess County.
Contact Info
29 N Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Phone: (845) 471-7213
May 15
Course Title: Basic Training
Course Description (according to the course provider)
This forty hour training is held over two consecutive weekends (Friday - Sunday) and at the end each participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
The course emphasizes a hands-on approach while addressing current trends in community mediation. The latest developments in the field are discussed as well as strategies for successful implementation.
This workshop is designed to enhance your negotiation skills, broaden your point of view and provide you with the necessary tools to improve your own relationships and those of others. The experience is educational, empowering and experiential.
When and Where
July 24-26 & July 31 - August 2, 2009 - Bronx, New York
December 4 -6 & 11-13, 2009 - Bronx, New York
May 09
Course Title: Mediation Training for Volunteers
Course Description (according to the course provider)
The Community Dispute Resolution Center (CDRC) is training volunteers willing to mediate in Chemung and Schuyler Counties. At this time, they have only a few slots for volunteers in Tompkins County who have daytime availability and/or diversify their volunteer pool.
Those interested in volunteering should register by May 15, 2009. In return for their commitment to the agency, they will receive all training at minimal or no cost.
When and Where
June 4-6 and 11-13, 2009, Elmira, New York
May 08
Safe Horizon Mediation Program
Safe Horizon’s Mediation Program provides a collaborative way of resolving differences between individuals, groups, and organizations as an alternative to prolonged litigation or violence.
Contact Info
2 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10007
Phone: (800) 621-44673
May 03
Course Title: Mediation Intensive Training - New York
Course Description (according the course provider)
The Mediation Intensive Training will fulfill 40 NY MCLE credit hours[6.5 Ethics Credits; 19.5 Professional Practice Credits & 14 Skills Credits] and is suitable for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
When and Where
May 13-17, 2009 - New York, NY
May 01
Association for Conflict Resolution - Greater New York Chapter
The Greater New York Region is encompassed by the ACR - Greater New York Chapter (ACR GNY) whose membership includes professional and volunteer mediators, government employees, lawyers, arbitrators, environmental public policy specialists, community and consensus-building facilitators, ombudsmen, educators, and others involved in alternative dispute resolution within the Region (including parts of Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut).
ACR of Greater New York provides essential tools and information to its members and the public to help the public understand and make better use of conflict resolution skills and services.
Contact Info
31 Poe Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: (212) 946-1998
Apr 28
Resolution Center
The Resolution Center is dedicated to effecting peaceful conflict resolution between disputing parties in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. They offer mediation services to individuals and organizations in dispute.
Contact Info
Jefferson County
Phone: (315) 785-0333
Lewis County
Phone: (315) 376-7991
Apr 28
Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution
The Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Inc. is a community resource providing free arbitration and mediation services to Bronx County and beyond.
They are the oldest Community Dispute Resolution Center in New York City. Their staff and pool of volunteer mediators and professional arbitrators have extensive experience in all areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Contact Info
384 East 149th St., Suite #330
Bronx, New York 10455
Phone: (718) 585-1190
Apr 28
ACCORD
ACCORD is a nonprofit community dispute resolution center that has been serving the Southern Tier of New York since 1982. They train and support volunteers who offer confidential, neutral, voluntary and free alternative dispute resolution services to residents of Broome and Tioga Counties.
Contact Info
Broome County
30 West State St., 2nd Floor
Binghamton, New York 13901
Phone: (607) 724-5153
Fax: (607) 724-0059
Tioga County
16 Court Street
Owego, New York 13827
Phone: (607) 687-8222
Fax: (607) 687-8214
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