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Alternative dispute resolution or ADR is a name for several dispute resolution processes and techniques which, while believed by some to be outside the traditional mainstream of state jurisprudence, have gained acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession. In this terminology the processes were initially termed "alternative" by 20th century legal typologists because they were seen as extra-legal supplements to state-sponsored dispute resolution. With the continuing increase in caseload placing great strain on traditional courts, many judges have come to see dispute resolution as an acceptable means of decreasing caseload in traditional courts, while settling disputes in a fair and equitable way. While some would not agree that all alternative methods are always fair and equitable, such methods are much less expensive than a traditional lawsuit.
Arbitration was actually one of the earliest forms of dispute resolution. It was practiced by the jurisconsults of the Roman Empire, and predates the adversarial system of common law by over a thousand years. Many people have played the role of mediator, conciliator or arbitrator in many jurisdictions at many times. The Vodun priests of Haiti are well known for their dispute resolution role which occasionally resulted in the losing party being forced to become a zombie. The King of France refused lawyers permission to practice in New France, so Catholic priests and civil law notaries were used by the local populace as dispute resolution resources.
ADR is generally classified into at least three subtypes: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. (Sometimes a fourth type, conciliation, is included as well, but for present purposes it can be regarded as a form of mediation. The salient features of each type are as follows:
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ADR Washington - Directory of professionals sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the Washington State Bar Association.
Arbitration and ADR in France - The French Commission on Arbitration promotes and studies arbitration and ADR in France.
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Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada - Promoting excellence in alternative dispute resolution in Canada since 1974.
Cape Cod Dispute Resolution Center Inc - A private, non-profit organization offering mediation services, and training to individuals and businesses on Cape Cod and throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
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Mediation Services for Anoka County - A state-certified community dispute resolution program promoting peaceful resolution of conflict through mediation services and training, in Anoka County, Minnesota. Annual report, schedule of training. contacts.
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National Association For Community Mediation - A membership organization comprised of community mediation centers, their staff and volunteer mediators, and other individuals and organizations interested in the community mediation movement.
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New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators - NJAPM is a statewide, non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting mediation and fostering excellence in the field of mediation.
Pennsylvania Council of Mediators - Organized to promote advocacy and education about mediation, to draft and monitor mediation-related legislation, and function as a network for information and skills sharing.
Professional Mediation Association - A resource for mediators, mediation services and training. Professional membership in mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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Section of Dispute Resolution - American Bar Association - Spearheading model mediation laws, dispute resolution in health care, and the Uniform Arbitration Act, and issuing policy statements and ethical advisories.
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The Association of Northern Mediators - An organization of accredited civil and commercial mediators, in the North of England. Includes a directory of service providers.
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Victim Offender Mediation Association - Association of victim offender mediation programs and related restorative justice organizations. Offering an annual conference and resources for programs.
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