Links:
Following are links to various local, regional, national and international organizations and resources related to conflict and dispute resolution, peacemaking, and nonpartisan public policy research:
Oregon Mediation Association
Professional association for Oregon ADR practitioners.
http://www.omediate.org
Oregon Consensus Program
Public policy mediation program, authorized by the Oregon State Legislature and sponsored by Portland State University Mark O. Hatfield School of Government
http://www.orconsensus.pdx.edu
Eugene Direction Service
Services for individuals with disabilities and special needs, including mediation and facilitation
http://www.directionservice.org
The Carter Center
"Track two" diplomacy, election monitoring, public health and other initiatives, operated from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Emory University
http://www.cartercenter.org
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mediation info page
Good general information about the mediation process, as well as employment-specific mediation resources
http://www.eeoc.gov/mediate/index.html
Policy Consensus Initiative
National project, run by Portland State University's College of Urban and Public Affairs, that encourages consensus-based governance and resolution of public policy disputes. In particular, check out their helpful and extensive links page.
http://www.policyconsensus.org/other/links.html
