9/11, Civil rights, Community Mediation, Conflict, Cross-cultural, Discrimination, Uncategorized, United States, Violence, Young Mediators

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Young Mediators Initiative (YMI)

As ADR practitioners, I think it is important to take a step back every now and then and reflect on the importance of the good work we do: We strive, every day, to bring people together and help them move forward. That’s an amazing thing. As an American, I am currently surrounded by media coverage…

Efficiency, Skills, Success in mediation, Training, Young Mediators

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Young Mediators Initiative (YMI)

Given the rapid expansion of the mediation field over the past several decades, an increasingly important question for young and aspiring mediators is whether it is worth the time and/or money to invest in what are, in many cases, quite extensive mediation and dispute resolution training programs that have popped up around the world. Common…