Developing an Alternative Dispute Resolution System: Created to Serve, Driven to Grow

From the federal government to the smallest municipality, each bureaucracy is designed for a specific, unique function. In this labyrinth, each component can function independently; it is easy to lose sight that they best serve the public by becoming interdependent systems. The justice system in the United States is diverse and complex. One component that can enhance services provided by the courts is alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This can include various styles of mediation for enabling parties to make decisions…

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