Conflict Resolution Day

There are many ways to resolve conflicts – surrendering, running away, overpowering your opponent with violence, filing a lawsuit, etc. The movement toward Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), sometimes referred to simply as conflict resolution, grew out of the belief that there are better options than using violence or going to court. Today, the terms ADR and conflict resolution are used somewhat interchangeably and refer to a wide range of processes that encourage nonviolent dispute resolution outside of the traditional court system. The field of conflict resolution also includes efforts in schools and communities to reduce violence and bullying and help young people develop communication and problem-solving skills. Common forms of conflict resolution include:

• Negotiation
• Mediation 
• Arbitration 
• Mediation-Arbitration 
• Early Neutral Evaluation 
• Community Conferencing
  
• Collaborative Law 
• Negotiated Rulemaking
• Peer Mediation