LibGuides: Free Websites for Legal Research: Alternative Dispute Resolution

ADR on the Internet

ADR Frequently Asked Questions
JAMS (originally Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.)
ADR Primer: An Introduction to ADR Terms and Processes
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution
American Bar Association Section of Litigation: ADR Resources
Association for Conflict Resolution
ACR is a professional membership organization dedicated to serving the needs of dispute resolution practitioners and educators.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
UK organization that promotes private dispute resolution and provides training and education on ADR methods.
Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Georgia State University College of Law program supporting theory-building and practice in collaborative problem solving.
Google News: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Search Google News for recent articles and blog postings about ADR.
International Bar Association: Dispute Resolution Section
This IBA section has several ADR-oriented committees, including Arbitration, Consumer Litigation, Litigation, Mediation, and Negligence and Damages.
Nolo Legal Encyclopedia: Mediation, Arbitration, and Collaborative Law
Nolo publications explain law and legal principles to non-lawyers. Nolo's free online legal encyclopedia includes entries for many areas of law, including arbitration and mediation.
Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
ADR FAQ from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Websites and other online sources introducing the concept of mediation.

American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution: Mediation Week Toolkit
This toolkit of resources is designed to help organizations and individuals understand and promote mediation.
International Bar Association Mediation Committee
JAMS: Mediation
JAMS is a private ADR provider. The Mediation section of its website explains the mediation process and the role of the mediator.
Mediate.com: About Mediation
National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM)
NAFCM supports volunteers and programs who share their expertise to help others resolve conflict.

Below is a list of selected scholarly and practice-oriented ADR blogs.

ADR Blog Directory - American Bar Association Journal
Extensive list of ADR blogs, covering multiple jurisdictions and sub-topics.
ADR Blogs - Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program
ADR Prof Blog
This blog is part of the Law Professor Blogs Network and features contributions from several law professors on ADR research topics.
JAMS ADR Blog
ADR Toolbox
Curated collection of news, resources and information for ADR professionals.
Mediation Channel: ADR Scholarship
Blog posts about ADR scholarship by mediation blogger Diane Levine.
Negotiation Law Blog
Practitioner-authored ADR blog, focusing specifically on women as ADR practitioners.
World Directory of ADR Blogs

Social Media ADR Resources

ADR Times Twitter Feed
Independent dispute resolution publication.
American Arbitration Association Twitter Feed
Arbitration Law Twitter Feed
Provides commentary and updates on arbitration and ADR.
Association for International Arbitration (AIA) Facebook Page
International Arbitration News Facebook Feed
Mediation Twibe
This is a collection of Twitter users that identify themselves as interested in or practitioners of mediation.
TDM Journal Twitter Feed
Twitter feed of the Transnational Dispute Management Journal, which covers investment and commercial arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and other methods of dispute management.