Links

Links to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Organizations and Outside Resources

The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) CBI improves the way leaders, advocates, experts and communities make public and organizational decisions. In addition to describing the organization and its work, this site also links to their impressive list of publications and resources.

The Harvard Mediation Program (HMP) HMP is an independent clinical program of the Harvard Law School, devoted to the training of mediators and the provision of mediation services to the community. HMP is and MMS collaborate both in providing community mediation services and in providing training and education programs to mediators.

School Peer Mediation Programs of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General sponsors school Student Conflict Resolution Experts (SCORE) programs. SCORE uses specially trained student mediators to resolve conflict of all kinds between and among their peers. MMS is proud to be a partner, administering SCORE programs in a number of schools in an around Boston.

Administrative Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court: Alternative Dispute Resolution Documents
This page contains links to four documents of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Pamphlet: A Guide to Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

Qualification Rule (Including Training Requirements): Rule 8 of the Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution

Qualification Rule Guidelines (Including Training Requirements): Rule 8 Guidelines

Full Text of Uniform Rules: SJC Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution

Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution
University of Massachusetts Boston UMass/Boston offers both a Graduate Certificate and a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution. These programs are designed to provide students with the ability to understand the causes of conflict, recognize its patterns and dynamics, and intervene effectively in conflict situations. Some MMS mediators also serve as adjunct faculty for these programs. The UMass programs should be of interest to those seeking a broader and deeper education in Dispute Resolution.

The Consensus Building Institute (CBI)	CBI improves the way leaders, advocates, experts and communities make public and organizational decisions. In addition to describing the organization and its work, this site also links to their impressive list of publications and resources.
The Harvard Mediation Program (HMP)	HMP is an independent clinical program of the Harvard Law School, devoted to the training of mediators and the provision of mediation services to the community. HMP is and MMS collaborate both in providing community mediation services and in providing training and education programs to mediators.
School Peer Mediation Programs of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General	The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General sponsors school Student Conflict Resolution Experts (SCORE) programs. SCORE uses specially trained student mediators to resolve conflict of all kinds between and among their peers. MMS is proud to be a partner, administering SCORE programs in a number of schools in an around Boston.
Administrative Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court: Alternative Dispute Resolution Documents	This page contains links to four documents of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pamphlet: A Guide to Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution Services Qualification Rule (Including Training Requirements): Rule 8 of the Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution Qualification Rule Guidelines (Including Training Requirements): Rule 8 Guidelines Full Text of Uniform Rules: SJC Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution
Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution University of Massachusetts Boston	UMass/Boston offers both a Graduate Certificate and a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution. These programs are designed to provide students with the ability to understand the causes of conflict, recognize its patterns and dynamics, and intervene effectively in conflict situations. Some MMS mediators also serve as adjunct faculty for these programs. The UMass programs should be of interest to those seeking a broader and deeper education in Dispute Resolution.