2009 Community Mediation Diversity Training Research Report

The Dispute Resolution Center in Ann Arbor Michigan recently released a new report looking at diversity training practices at community mediation programs around the country. The study combined an online survey with follow-up phone interviews. 299 community mediation centers were initially contacted by email and 44 surveys were completed including programs from 12 different states. A pdf version of the final report is available here. The research, supported by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) of Michigan, will help inform a Michigan statewide diversity in ADR initiative that is currently underway.