Joint Session or Caucus? Factors Related to How the Initial Mediation Session Begins

Research

Joint Session or Caucus? Factors Related to How the Initial Mediation Session Begins

Arizona State University (ASU)_Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Arizona State University (ASU)_Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

This article by Roselle L. Wissler and Art Hinshaw published in the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution reports the findings of the first study to examine whether a wide range of factors, including dispute and mediator characteristics as well as pre-session communications and other aspects of the mediation, are related to the use of initial joint sessions versus initial separate caucuses.

Resources

Diversity in ADR

Resolution Systems Institute evaluated Center for Conflict Resolution's implementation of the equity project. This report provides the key finds and recommendations.

Diversity in ADR

This guide provides community mediation centers with information and resources to enhance the diversity of their volunteer mediator rosters.

Diversity in ADR

This guide shares insights and resources to help community mediation centers improve the diversity of their volunteer mediators. It draws from the Center for Conflict Resolution’s experience conducting an equity audit of their mentorship program and implementing changes.