State of Knowledge: Community Mediation at a Crossroads

Charkoudian, L. and Bilick, M. (Spring 2015), State of Knowledge: Community Mediation at a Crossroads. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 32: 233–276. doi: 10.1002/crq.21112

Posted: 21 Apr 2015

Date Written: December 4, 2014

Abstract

This article reviews the experience of community mediation centers over the last ten years, including a review of the literature and national surveys of centers and volunteers. From this literature review, a new survey was created to examine how effectively community mediation centers are meeting the social change vision and the needs of their communities. The results show success and creativity in some areas and struggles in others. The article concludes with a discussion of community mediation values and emerging areas of practice, as well as a recommendation for a research agenda.

Keywords: community, mediation, practice

Suggested Citation

Charkoudian, Lorig and Bilick, Michal, State of Knowledge: Community Mediation at a Crossroads (December 4, 2014). Charkoudian, L. and Bilick, M. (Spring 2015), State of Knowledge: Community Mediation at a Crossroads. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 32: 233–276. doi: 10.1002/crq.21112, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2596811

Lorig Charkoudian (Contact Author)

Community Mediation Maryland ( email )

310 Tulip Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
United States

Michal Bilick

Independent

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