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Mediation: Process and Benefits
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Web Links
www.NMMA.info
New Mexico Mediation
Association—our own statewide umbrella; directory, events, news, list serve.
www.Mediate.com
A private site run by
Jim Melamed of Oregon—“everything about
mediation”—searchable articles, directory, blogs, training, website, weekly
postings.
www.Abanet.org/dispute
American Bar
Association Section of Dispute Resolution—“the world’s largest association of
dispute resolution professionals. Through…conferences, continuing education
programs, research activities, information services, eNewsletter,
publications, and mediation and arbitration institutes for neutrals and
advocates throughout the United
States, we deliver useful knowledge and
training to our members.”
www.Acrnet.org
Association for
Conflict Resolution—the primary umbrella for mediators, created in 2000 by
combining three previous mediation organizations. It “is a professional
organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of
conflict resolution. ACR represents and serves a diverse national and
international audience that includes more than 6,000 mediators, arbitrators,
facilitators, educators, and others involved in the field of conflict
resolution and collaborative decision-making.”
www.Adrr.com
ADR Resources—A
private “mediation and dispute
resolution resources site contains substantial on-line materials for
alternative dispute resolution and mediation.”
www.Cnvc.org
Center for Non-Violent
Communication—“By learning to identify your needs and express them
powerfully, as well as to bring understanding to the needs of others, you can
stay connected to what is alive in you and create a life that is more
fulfilling.”
www.Crinfo.org
Conflict Resolution
Information Source (Boulder)—“CRInfo is a free,
online clearinghouse, indexing more than 25,000 peace- and conflict
resolution-related Web pages, books, articles, audiovisual materials,
organizational profiles, events, and current news articles.”
www.Fmcs.gov
Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service—providing mediation and arbitration services for
labor-management and governmental disputes.
Printed Resources
Art of Mediation, Mark Bennett and Scott Hughes. National Institute for Trial
Advocacy (2nd edition, 2005)
“Sets the mediation process in context…describes varieties of mediation, and
lays out roles and functions of the mediators. The book contains
[illustrative] forms. Plus, a section contains hypothetical situations for
performance training.”
Crossroads of Conflict: A Journey in the Heart of Dispute
Resolution, Kenneth Cloke JD LLM PhD. Janis
Publications (2006)
Yet another seminal work by one of the most cogent and experienced
practitioners and thinkers in the field of dispute resolution, arguing that
conflict presents the opportunity for learning, growth evolution and wisdom.
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most,
Douglas Stone, Bruce
Patton and Sheila Heen. Viking Press (1999)
Coming out of the Harvard Negotiation Project, this book demonstrates
specific analysis and skills for “Decoding the ways that people get stuck
when trying to talk with one another.”
Getting Past No: Negotiating with Difficult People, William
Ury PhD. Bantam Books (1991)
“With his proven five-step strategy, you’ll discover how to disarm tough
bargainers, dismantle stone walls, deflect attacks and dodge dirty tricks.”
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In, Roger
Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton. Houghton Mifflin (2nd
edition, 1991)
The touchstone of interest-based negotiation, demonstrating the strategic
importance of separating people from the problems, focusing on interests not
positions and working together to create mutually satisfactory solutions.
Mediator’s Handbook, Jennifer Beer with Eileen Stief.
New Society Publishers (3rd edition, 1998)
A "how-to" guide, walking the reader through the steps to an
effective mediation. Extensive, clear discussion of the mediation process and
the skills required for effective mediation..
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion,
Marshall Rosenberg PhD. PuddleDancer Press (2nd edition 2003)
How to speak without blame or judgment, breaking down barriers to effective
communication, even about the most difficult subjects.
Promise of Mediation: Responding to Conflict through Empowerment
and Recognition, Robert Bush and Joseph Folger. Jossey-Bass Publishers (1994)
The primer on Transformative Mediation, “based on valuing both personal
strength and compassion for others.” This is the style of mediation that
honors the potential for people to change, even in the middle of conflict.
Resources Linked in this Website
ADA and Disability Resources for New Mexico: An attempt to bring together many of
the resources for dealing with disability access.
Agreement to Mediate: This is my own form, which contains
the elements I believe to be important as we embark on a confidential and
often highly personal process.
Choosing a Divorce Mediator: An article from Mediate.com giving a
number of considerations in selecting the person to assist with divorce.
Contemplating
Divorce? Try Mediation: An article outlining many benefits of mediation vs. litigation
for divorcing couples who seek dignity in their future.
Model Standards of Conduct for
Mediators: Adopted
by the American Bar, Amer Arbitration Association
and the Association for Conflict Resolution, this is the code of ethical
behavior.
News article: Albuquerque Journal North: About mediation in the Santa Fe community (28
September 2004).
News article—Santa Fe New Mexican: An article about Philip Crump and a
couple of other mediators in Santa
Fe (7 January 2002).
Partnering in Construction: An article outlining the benefits,
elements and potential outcomes of partnering for construction projects.
Philip Crump Professional Resume: Need I say more?
Same Sex Divorce: About the challenges same-sex couples
face when there is no Domestic Relations law addressing the need for orderly
dissolution of a partnership.
Special Ed: FIEP Handout: Information for parents considering a
Facilitated IEP for their children.
Special Ed: Mediation Fact Sheet: Information for parents who may be
attending a mediation session regarding a Special Ed student.
Strategic Planning FAQ: A web link giving a great deal of
information about Strategic Planning.
Contact me by email!
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