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About ADR
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is more than just mediation or arbitration. Indeed, ADR encompasses a range of techniques that often blend different dispute resolution processes to find the best fit for the problem (and parties) at hand. The beauty of ADR is that the choice of which process or processes to use is up to the parties and they can retain as much or as little control over the details as they wish.
Mediation is where a neutral third party, who is acceptable to all parties, assists the parties in reaching a negotiated settlement by helping to: identify issues of mutual concern, develop options to resolve such issues, and find a resolution acceptable to all parties. At its core, mediation does not involve the imposition of a solution or decision by the mediator; instead, the parties always retain total control over the outcome.
Facilitative Mediation (a.k.a. "facilitation") places the mediator in the position of a "traffic cop" who maintains communication between the parties and helps create potential settlement options.
