The Center for Dispute Resolution’s Victim Impact Panel program for youth has been helping youth recognize and internalize the impact that crime has on people and communities for over 10 years. The VIP program is offered for youthful offenders referred by the Greene County Juvenile Office, and it uses storytelling, dialogue, and reflection to help young people understand and … [Read more...] about Virtual Victim Impact Program for Juveniles Enhances Outcomes for Youth
The CDR will be offering the free Campus Conflict Workshop “Apology and Forgiveness,” with guest presenter Dr. Erin Wehrman, on Wednesday, April 21, from 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. Pre-registration is not required, but we encourage you to RSVP to receive event reminders and resources in advance. This session qualifies for Master Advisor credit. About “Apology and … [Read more...] about Apology and Forgiveness – Campus Workshop April 21, 12-1 p.m.
The CDR has a nearly 20-year track record for offering outstanding mediation training. When we transitioned to providing this training in a virtual instructor-led format last fall, we made great efforts to ensure participants would continue to have an outstanding training experience via Zoom. This past March we again offered our mediation training virtually, and our … [Read more...] about March Virtual Mediation Trainings a Success
This March CDR Director Dr. Charlene Berquist received Missouri State's Award for Excellence in Study Away Programming in the Cultural Competence category for her work teaching COM 597/698: Northern Ireland – Conflict, Peace, and Reconciliation. The Award for Excellence in Study Away Programming was established to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellence in designing and … [Read more...] about Dr. Charlene Berquist Receives Award for Award for Excellence in Study Away Programming
The CDR will be offering the free Campus Conflict Workshop “Speaking Up to Bias,” with guest presenter Dr. Stephen Spates, on Tuesday, March 9, from 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. Pre-registration is not required, but we encourage you to RSVP to receive event reminders and resources in advance. This session qualifies for Master Advisor credit. About “Speaking Up to Bias” How do … [Read more...] about Speaking Up to Bias – Campus Workshop – March 9, 12-1 p.m.