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Students
Conflict
Analysis & Dispute Resolution
Possible Job Titles

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*Denotes need for additional education
Mediator
Arbitrators
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Trainers
Ombudsman |
Typical Places of Employment

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Governmental sectors, federal-local
Religion
Education
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Business
Labor
Media |
Required
Skills and Abilities

some public speaking
listening
writing
patience
ethics |
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confidentiality
problem-solving
knowledge of non-violence and peaceful solutions
Cultural sensitivity
Ethnically aware
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Typical Work Activities

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Mediation
Traditional and Expedited Arbitration
Mini-Trials
Partnering
Fact-Finding
Early Neutral Evaluation
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Resolve conflicts between 2 individuals, in
the case of divorce
problem solving
training
peer mediation
Assist in resolving conflicts amongst groups |
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Janell Sheats |
2005
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Consulting Associate
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The Alban Institute
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Related Links:
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The
Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT), Inc. is
dedicated to building peace through innovative education,
training, research and practice worldwide. ACT works with
educators, youth, community and religious leaders,
non-governmental organizations, and governmental agencies to
transform social conflicts into opportunities for peaceful
and positive change.
(The)
Association for Conflict Resolution-A professional organization
dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding
of conflict resolution. The biggest professional
organization in the field
The
Carter Center - is guided by a fundamental commitment to
human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it
seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and
democracy, and improve health.
Center
for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies-Jobs etc. from Fresno
Pacific State
The
Centre for Conflict Resolution International (CCR International)
has established an international reputation for assisting organizations
in preventing and resolving workplace conflicts through processes
that respect the dignity and privacy of all parties.
Chronicle
of Philanthropy
COEXISTENCE
INTERNATIONAL is an initiative committed to
strengthening the field of policymakers, practitioners,
researchers, advocates, organizations and networks promoting
coexistence at local, national and international levels.
Community
Relations Center-The Department of Justice's "peacemaker"
for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences
of race, color, and national origin.
CRInfo:
A Comprehensive Gateway to Conflict Resolution Resources
Conflict
Resolution Resource Research Institute (CRI)-The goal is
to ensure civility and equity in resolution through our assessments,
trainings and interventions.
COPENHAGEN
PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (COPRI)
Department
of Peacekeeping Operations-employment with the United Nations
Peacekeeping Operations!
Dev-Zone-Development
Zone jobs including conflict resolution positions.
Emergency.com-24
Hour News, Information, Analysis and Coverage of Disasters and
Major Emergency Events.
Florida
Conflict Resolution Consortium- Represents the State's commitment
to finding productive and cost-effective solutions to public
disputes. Hosted at the University of Florida.
The Grove Consultants
International is a process-consulting firm committed to
advancing the art and practice of collaboration.
Idealist.org
Independent
Sector-the leadership forum for charities, foundations,
and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the
common good in America and around the world.
Initiative
on Conflict Resolution-INCORE (International Conflict Research)
was set up in 1993 by the University of Ulster and the United
Nations University to undertake research and policy work that
is useful to the resolution of ethnic, political and religious
conflicts.
Interaction-the
largest coalition of U.S.-based international
nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world’s
poor and most vulnerable people.
Joan
B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Institution offers programs to advance scholarship and
practice in conflict resolution and human rights. Check out
the career guide and internships.
(The)
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Mediate.com-Connecting
the World to mediation since 1996.
National
Association for Community Mediation
Peace
and Collaborative Development Networking Initiative.
This is a free professional networking site (with over 1670
members from around the world) to foster dialogue and
sharing of resources in international development, conflict
resolution, gender mainstreaming, human rights, social
entrepreneurship and related fields.
Philanthropy
Careers
ProMediation-The
Professional Mediation Association website
ReliefWeb-
the global hub for time-critical humanitarian information on
Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters, listing
Humanitarian vacancies
Sample
Resumes for conflict resolution Students at SU
The
Online Journal of Peace and Conflict Resolution
(The)
Prejudice Institute-Assist at all levels in on-going projects
and/or in the initiation of new projects. The research is basically
social psychological or sociological in orientation and applied
in perspective. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about
research design, interviewing and questionnaire construction
as well as data analysis. We also do archival research and content
analyses and maintain extensive files on ethno violence and
discrimination.
The
Rotary International Fellowship for Conflict Resolution
United
Nations Office Development Programs
U.S.
Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution -Assist
parties in resolving environmental conflicts around the country
that involve federal agencies or interests.
United
States Institute of Peace
Victim
Offender Reconciliation Program of the Central Valley, Inc.-click
here (California)
Volunteermatch.org
Graduate Programs-Conflict/ Dispute Resolution
& Peace Studies
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American
University School of International Services-M.A. in
International Peace and Conflict Resolution
Arcadia
University - International Peace & Conflict Resolution
Columbia
University, The International Center For Cooperation and
Conflict Resolution
Dallas
Baptist University - Graduate College of Org. Management.
MA program in organizational management offers concentrations
in general management, human resource management, and conflict
resolution management.
EMU
(Eastern Mennonite University)-Conflict Transformation Program
Fresno
Pacific University-The Center for Peacemaking and Conflict
Studies offers graduate education in conflict management and
peacemaking leading to the MA or graduate certificate.
George
Mason University- Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
(ICAR)
Maxwell
School of Syracuse University, The Program on the Analysis
and Resolution of Conflicts (PARC) is an interdisciplinary center
within the Maxwell School dedicated to enhancing knowledge about
social conflicts
Montclair
State University, M.A. in Legal Studies with a concentration
in Dispute Resolution in Upper Montclair, NJ.
Non
Profit Career Network
NOVA
Southeastern University-The Department of Conflict Analysis
& Resolution (DCAR)
Portland
State University-in Portland, OR. The Master of Arts/Sciences
Degree Program in Conflict Resolution is a theoretical and applied
philosophy, as well as an interdisciplinary, professional program.
Program
on Negotiation, Harvard Law School.
Royal
Roads University-Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and
Management in Canada.
The
School for International Training (SIT) in Vermont, Master
of Arts in Conflict Transformation. Focus on multicultural education.
University
of Denver-Master of Arts. An interdisciplinary
program in Conflict Resolution.
The
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law offers a one-year
residential Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution (LL.M.) degree.
University
of San Diego-Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice,
Learn about this institution that offers programs that advance
scholarship and practice in conflict resolution and human rights.
Check out the career guide and internships.
University
of Victoria. British Columbia, Canada. Institute
for Dispute Resolution
Resources for Legal Careers:
American
Bar Association
American
Criminal Justice Association
American
Immigration Lawyers Association
Click
here for Resources for Legal
Careers
The
Career Profile of a Lawyer-From
Vault (SU log-in required)
Lawyers
and Judicial Workers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook |

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