Who We Are
ACR embraces
and acknowledges the full spectrum of peaceful
conflict resolution and recognizes the value of
cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural connections to
enhance conflict resolution choices universally.
ACR
Vision
All people
know their choices for conflict resolution.
ACR Mission
ACR gives
voice to the choices for quality conflict
resolution.
ACR's Strategic Plan
To view the plan,
click here.
Frequently Asked
Questions
If you do not find your answer here, you may submit
an inquiry to the ACR Staff by clicking
here.
General Questions:
ACR Member Benefits:
My Membership Listing:
ACR Programs and
Initiatives:
Conferences:
General:
Where is ACR’s
office located?
We are located in Washington DC, at 5151
Wisconsin Avenue, NW two blocks south of
Friendship Heights Metro station. The Friendship
Heights station is on the Washington
Metropolitan Transit service's Red Line.
Association for Conflict Resolution
5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20016
How do I file a formal
complaint about a mediator?
If you have a complaint against one of ACR’s
members, or need to verify that the person you
have a complaint against is an ACR member then
contact
membership@acrnet.org.
What happened to AFM
and who can I speak to about AFM?
The Academy of Family Mediators (AFM) merged
with two other organizations—the Conflict
Resolution Education Network (CREnet) and the
Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolution
(SPIDR)—in 2001 to become ACR. Although
AFM does not exist ACR largest section is the
Family Section. For more information about family
mediation, contact membership@acrnet.org.
Where can I view ACR's
Bylaws?
Click
here to download ACR's bylaws in pdf format.
ACR
Member Benefits Questions:
What special discounts
am I eligible for as an ACR Member?
ACR Members are eligible for a variety of special
discounts and member benefits which are outlined
at http://www.acrnet.org/membership/#benefits.
If you have specific questions, please contact
us at membership@acrnet.org.
How do I access the ACR
Member Center online?
To access the ACR Member Center, please click
on the button in the top right hand corner of
this page. If you have forgotten your password,
follow the instructions to have it sent to you.
Please remember to check your system's spam-blockers
to assure you are able to receive messages from
ACR.
All current members have access to the ACR
Member Center where they can:
- Check your account status
- Update your contact information, biography
and education/employment history
- Access the full Membership Directory
- Access the ACR Discussion Board
- and much more...
Can I personalize my
login information?
Once you are logged in to the Member Center,
click on My Profile, then Name/Title/Org/Pwd
to change your password. Login IDs are
automatically generated and cannot be changed.
I want to know about
professional liability insurance for mediators.
Find out more at
http://www.acrnet.org/membership/insurance.htm.
My
Member Listing Questions:
I'm a member of ACR.
Why am I not listed on the mediator referral list?
At this time, the Mediator Referral List includes
all of ACR’s Advanced Practitioner members.
If you are not yet an Advanced Practitioner
member, please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/mediators.htm
for more information on what is required to
be an Advanced Practitioner with ACR.
How can I be listed
on your Web site/referral list?
In order to listed on ACR’s referral
list you need to join the category of membership
for Advanced Practitioner. Currently AP designations
are only available in Family and Workplace.
For more information contact membership@acrnet.org.
I would like to be an
Advanced Practitioner. What do I need to do?
Please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/mediators.htm
for more information on what is required to
be an Advanced Practitioner with ACR.
I would like to be a
Family Advanced Practitioner. What do I need to
do?
Please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/ap-family.htm
for more information on what is required to
be an Advanced Practitioner with ACR.
I would like to be a
Workplace Advanced Practitioner. What do I need
to do?
Please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/ap-workplace.htm
for more information on what is required to
be an Advanced Practitioner with ACR.
I thought I had renewed
my membership but I just got a letter in the mail
telling me that it’s overdue. I’d
like to check my membership status.
You can check you membership status by logging
in to the ACR Member Center by clicking on the
button in the top right hand corner. Once there,
use your password to log in. If the information
does not reflect your understanding of your
status, or if you still need more information,
please contact our Membership Relations Coordinator
at 202-464-9700 ext. 245.
ACR
Programs and Initiatives:
I am interested in learning
about the different types of programs that exist
for school and workplace conflict resolution.
I also would like to know how to implement such
programs.
You may want to connect with ACR’s Workplace
and Organizational Conflict Management Sections:
many of these folks do workplace ADR systems
design. ACR’s Education Section would
be an excellent resource on school conflict
resolution programs. To learn more about our
Sections, and find contact information for Section
leaders, click here: http://www.acrnet.org/sections/index.htm.
If you are interested in implementing programs
in your workplace, or becoming more involved
in conflict resolution in general, you may want
to consider joining ACR. One of the advantages
to those new to the field is the mentoring program
we offer. You can be connected with a mentor
whose practice is in workplace settings, or
in educational settings, for example. To learn
more about ACR membership, click here: http://www.acrnet.org/membership/index.htm.
I would like to apply
for an Approved Training Program, what is required?
To apply for an Approved Training Program
please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/trainers.htm
for a basic overview of what is required to
apply. All applicants must be current Advanced
Practitioner member of ACR's Family Section
and must have previous experience as a presenter
in relevant workshops, seminars, and courses.
Approved Training Programs are the property
of the organizations applying and Approved Training
Programs cannot function without an Advanced
Practitioner providing the training.
I would like to know
more about getting mediation training. Can you
refer me to some trainers?
Please visit http://www.acrnet.org/referrals/trainers.htm
for more information about ACR's Approved Training
programs. ACR’s Approved Training Programs
are currently for Family Mediation only. ACR
does not currently have any other approved training
programs.
What is Conflict Resolution
Education (CRE)?
Conflict resolution education comes in many
forms: it could be a skills training; it could
be infused into courses such as history, political
science, or literature; or it could be a part
of a teacher's classroom management plan. It
can be tailored to children and adults of all
ages. Conflict resolution education complements,
but does not duplicate, other important school
programs that address such issues as managing
crises, reducing prejudice, and ending alcohol
and drug abuse. It offers all students life
skills that help them avoid inappropriate, unhealthy,
or unsafe behaviors.
How can I get involved
in the work ACR is doing in the field of conflict
resolution?
ACR’s efforts to strengthen the conflict
resolution field include its Legislative and
Public Policy and Quality Assurance Initiatives.
Information about these initiatives may be found
at: http://www.acrnet.org/about/initiatives/index.htm.
ACR’s committees and task forces conduct
much of the organization’s substantive,
field-building work. ACR’s President appoints
members to serve on committees and task forces.
To learn more about ACR’s committees and
task forces, go to: http://www.acrnet.org/about/.
I want to know more
about ACR’s Legislative and Public Policy
Initiatives? What are they and how can I get involved?
ACR's Legislative and Public Policy (LPP)
efforts are focused on promoting the field of
conflict resolution to the general public; informing
members about, and shaping, important public
policy developments in the field; and creating
the structures for ACR to support the growth
of the field. The LPP Committee coordinates
ACR's legislative and public policy initiatives.
To learn more about these initiatives, please
visit: http://www.acrnet.org/about/initiatives/publicpolicy/
or contact us at
membership@acrnet.org.
I want to know about
ACR’s Quality Assurance Initiatives. Is
ACR doing something about a certification process?
In an effort to shape the future of conflict
resolution practice in ways that enhance its
value, ACR has launched four quality assurance
initiatives: participation on the Joint Committee
on Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators
(JCMSCM), the Ethics Initiative, the Advanced
Practitioner Workgroup, and the Mediator Certification
Task Force. Please visit http://www.acrnet.org/about/initiatives/QualityAssurance/
to learn more about these initiatives, and to
read about ACR’s work on mediator certification.
Does ACR offer any internships?
Yes. ACR offers internships each semester,
and its interns work on projects in a variety
of areas. Past interns have worked on ACR’s
conferences and publications, done marketing
research, and supported ACR’s public policy
and conflict resolution education initiatives.
For more information on current ACR internships,
go to: http://www.acrnet.org/resources/internships.htm
or contact
membership@acrnet.org.
Conferences:
Who do I talk to about
the Annual Conference?
ACR’s Conference Manager is responsible
for processing all proposals. She can be reached
at 202.464.9700 ext.210, or by e-mail at conferences@acrnet.org.
I want know more about
sponsorship/advertising opportunities with the
Annual Conference?
If you are interested in exhibiting, sponsoring,
or advertising at ACR's Annual Conference, please
contact us at
tlankford@acrnet.org.
When details are finalized, please note that
they will also be available on our website at
http://www.acrnet.org/conferences
under the appropriate conference.
When is the next Annual
Conference?
You can review the Event
Calendar to see a listing of all ACR and
CR-related events. ACR's Annual Conferences
will also be listed here.
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