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Chapter 3:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

The use of mediation is becoming an increasingly popular means of resolving a variety of legal disputes that may in the past have been decided by the courts. This chapter focuses on mediation as the prime method of alternative dispute resolution and describes its process and the roles of participants.

Chapter Contents

What is ADR?
Types of ADR
Approaches to ADR
Where is ADR used?
Legal issues and ADR
The Mediation Process
Who's Who in a Mediation
What Does Mediation Cost?
Mediation and the Court Process
Training of Mediators
Mediation Providers
Contact Points and Other Useful Resources
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