The November 2014 edition of the CADR (Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution) ADR Times is titled Forum Summary – Legal Aid Society of Hawaii: Hawaii Self-Help Project & Court Self-Help Centers
Author: Lisa Nakao
The National Center for Access to Justice released its Justice Index findings, ranking Hawaii as one of the top three states in the country for best practices of ensuring access to the civil and criminal justice systems. The report measured how accessible the justice system is in four categories: Attorney access for low-income litigants Support for self-represented litigants Support for litigants with limited language proficiency Support for people with disabilities READ ON
ACR Hawaii member Thomas DiGrazia is a Peacemaker, Lawyer and Director of the Mediation Center—Windward Oahu. He is an Adjunct Professor at Hawaii Pacific University, teaching graduate classes in Mediation and Conflict. To read or print his “Brain Science and Conflict” article, which is taken from his soon to be published new book (Chapter 4) “Light On Peacemaking”, click here
During this ADRHub free webinar, Sharon Strand Ellison will talk briefly about the dynamics of defensiveness and pitfalls in current “best Practices” in ADR communication. The remainder of the session will focus on skills sets for: Asking disarming questions Giving the kind of feedback that’s essential to maintaining a safe environment for all parties Making clear statements which deal with attitudes and behaviors than can undermine the process Setting firm boundaries when needed. Using this model, you can prompt clients to drop their defenses, often instantly, and engage in a process that goes beyond compromise to deeper levels of resolution Presenter’s Bio Sharon Strand Ellison is an international consultant, an award-winning speaker, and the author of Taking the War Out of Our Words This ADRHub webinar is free (but spots are limited) and will take place Wednesday, November 19, 2014 – 6 – 7:00pm Eastern Time (1 – 2:00pm Hawaii Time) For more information regarding the webinar, the presenter, and registration follow this link
As indicated on the home page of our website one of the 4 benefits of being an ACR Hawaii member is that you can “Submit materials (e.g. articles or videos) for possible publication on our website”. If you have such materials – e.g. articles you have written or videos you have produced – please let us know. As long as they are related to ADR (e.g. mediation, facilitation, arbitration) or Conflict Resolution/Prevention, we will take a look at them for possible publication. Conversely, if you are not an ACR Hawaii member, here is how you can join us
If you plan to participate in the November 15, 2014 Ceeds of Peace workshop, please read the following message by Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Dr. Kerrie Urosevich and Lisa Taylor, Ceeds of Peace Executive Director. ~~~ We at Ceeds of Peace hope you are all doing well. This is a friendly email to say hello and remind you of the second (and last for 2014 on Oahu) Ceeds of Peace workshop, this coming Saturday – November 15th. NEW & IMPROVED LOCATION – University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus at 91-1001 Farrington Highway in Kapolei – very easy to find. Located just off H-1, only 25-30 minutes from Honolulu. This is not a big campus like UH Manoa – there are only 5 main buildings so you won’t get lost! We are in the new Multi-Purpose Room on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center (building C) – just a few steps from the parking lot. Elevator and stairs to get to the 2nd floor. Air conditioning and good chairs for comfort! PARKING – Visitor Lot A is easy to find – enter the campus and veer right at the grassy round-about (driving circle) and the parking lot will be on your right. Park in any stall that does not say “permit required” (there are many open stalls). Walk across the road you just drove in on, to the Campus Center and go to 2nd floor. MAP – click here TIME – Registration and breakfast from 8:00-8:30am; program will start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm for all attendees except DOE teachers getting PD credit. BRING – Any materials that you were given at our first workshop on 9/13/14, including your participant folders; any materials related to your Peace Action Plan(s); the “Reflection” homework – see below; minds ready to learn! (new attendees,…
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ACR (National) Seeks Executive Director
The Association for Conflict Resolution is seeking a dynamic and creative Executive Director to lead and enhance the organization. He or she will: Work closely with an active Board of Directors Have a key role in being responsive to the needs of membership, fundraising, securing the financial sustainability of the organization, web-administration, Conference planning, and development of budgets and resources Other duties include membership outreach, implementing programming/services for members, developing field-wide partnerships, working with ACR’s Sections and Chapters, and carrying out the day to day operations of the organization. If you (or someone you know) are interested, you are required to apply by November 21, 2014. For more information click here
Betrayal is one of the toughest feelings our clients can endure, characterized by strong emotions and broken spirits. How do we coach clients who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal, whether it is the result of an overt violation of promises, or by covert deceit or hostilities? How do we help with betrayals that have taken place in boardrooms and offices of business or the living spaces of homes? And just as importantly, how do we help clients explore and repair relationships with the Self and with others? In this session Linda Dobson, Master Certified Coach (ICF) and accredited Conflict Coach (JIBC), shares elements of Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence, and therapeutic models in order to Examine the many facets of betrayal Learn how to be even more effective working with this challenging aspect of conflict When: Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern (8:00 – 9:00am Hawaii Time) How to participate in this free ACR event
To celebrate 2014 Conflict Resolution Day, displays of relevant and foundational books related to Conflict Resolution were displayed at the: Hamilton Library and UH Bookstore, both on UH Manoa’s campus Hawaii State Public Library Main Branch downtown Honolulu
On October 15, 2014 Kirsten Rosa, assisted by Katie Ranney, presented Technology Tools for Collaborative Dialogue, a free webinar held at the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) and cosponsored by ACR Hawaii, the Mastunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, MCP, and the Hawaii State Bar Association ADR Section. During that webinar, Kirsten talked about and demonstrated the following topics: 1 – Tools for Streamlining Internal Team Communication Video Conferencing Document Sharing Online Scheduling 2 – Tools for Engaging Stakeholders and Participants Online Surveys Online Polling Tools Brainstorming Tools and Virtual Whiteboards Community/Stakeholder Engagement Platforms Here is the 78-min video recording of the entire webinar. Thank you Kirsten Rosa. Great job!