Organizational Resources

Mediation Organizations and Resources

Local Programs

To determine the mediation program that serves your area, you may contact the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management for a copy of the Ohio Directory of Not-for- Profit Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Programs. Call (614) 752-9595 or write 77 S. High St., 24 th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43266-0124.

National Organizations

American Bar Association Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution:

The Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution sells books, pamphlets and videos about alternative dispute resolution and mediation. For more information, call (202) 331-2258, or write to: 1800 M. Street, N.W.; 2nd Floor, South Lobby; Washington, D.C. 20036.

Academy of Family Mediators (AFM):

AFM is a family mediator membership organization. Practitioner membership entitles the mediator to listing in the Academyís National Referral Roster. For more information, call (612) 525- 8670 or write to: 1500 S. Hwy 100, Suite 355; Golden Valley, MN 55416- 1593.

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC):

AFCC is an interdisciplinary association of judges, lawyers, and mediators dedicated to the development and improvement of the practices and procedures of court-connected dispute resolution services. For more information, call (608) 251- 4001, or write to: 329 W. Wilson Street; Madison, WI 53703.

National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM):

NAFCM is an organization of community mediation programs and volunteer mediators which supports and promotes community-based mediation programs. NAFCM maintains a national directory and database. For more information, call (202) 467-6226, or write to: 1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036-4502

National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR):

NIDR provides information and technical assistance for people seeking ways to improve dispute resolution. For more information, call (202)466- 4764, or write to: 1726 M St. NW, Suite 500; Washington, D.C. 20036- 4502.

The Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR):

SPIDR is a membership organization promoting the use of appropriate dispute resolution throughout the United States and other countries. SPIDR has issued two reports on mediator qualification. For more information, call (202) 783-7277, or write to: 815 15th Street, N.W., Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20005.

National Standards of Practice

Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators were adopted by three dispute resolution organizations in 1995. The American Bar Association, the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution and the Academy of Family Mediators worked together to develop these standards. Each of these organizations (listed above) can provide you with a copy of the Model Standards.

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	Mediation Organizations and Resources
	Local Programs To determine the mediation program that serves your area, you may contact the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management for a copy of the Ohio Directory of Not-for- Profit Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Programs. Call (614) 752-9595 or write 77 S. High St., 24 th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43266-0124. National Organizations American Bar Association Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution sells books, pamphlets and videos about alternative dispute resolution and mediation. For more information, call (202) 331-2258, or write to: 1800 M. Street, N.W.; 2nd Floor, South Lobby; Washington, D.C. 20036. Academy of Family Mediators (AFM): AFM is a family mediator membership organization. Practitioner membership entitles the mediator to listing in the Academyís National Referral Roster. For more information, call (612) 525- 8670 or write to: 1500 S. Hwy 100, Suite 355; Golden Valley, MN 55416- 1593. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC): AFCC is an interdisciplinary association of judges, lawyers, and mediators dedicated to the development and improvement of the practices and procedures of court-connected dispute resolution services. For more information, call (608) 251- 4001, or write to: 329 W. Wilson Street; Madison, WI 53703. National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM): NAFCM is an organization of community mediation programs and volunteer mediators which supports and promotes community-based mediation programs. NAFCM maintains a national directory and database. For more information, call (202) 467-6226, or write to: 1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036-4502 National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR): NIDR provides information and technical assistance for people seeking ways to improve dispute resolution. For more information, call (202)466- 4764, or write to: 1726 M St. NW, Suite 500; Washington, D.C. 20036- 4502. The Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR): SPIDR is a membership organization promoting the use of appropriate dispute resolution throughout the United States and other countries. SPIDR has issued two reports on mediator qualification. For more information, call (202) 783-7277, or write to: 815 15th Street, N.W., Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20005. National Standards of Practice Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators were adopted by three dispute resolution organizations in 1995. The American Bar Association, the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution and the Academy of Family Mediators worked together to develop these standards. Each of these organizations (listed above) can provide you with a copy of the Model Standards.
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