The Alternative Dispute Resolution System in Oklahoma is currently made up
of twelve community-based mediation
centers (Early Settlement) and
eleven programs developed
by state agencies. This system which was authorized (1983)
and funded (1985) by the state legislature through the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution
Act,
12 O.S. Supp. 1997, ยง 1801 et seq., is administered and supervised by the
Administrative Director of the Courts (ADC) through his designee, the
ADR System Director, with the ongoing
input of the
Dispute Resolution Advisory Board.
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How Mediation Works
In Mediation a neutral, third party helps those in conflict define issues, explore
solutions and reach practical, workable and mutually satisfactory agreements.
Mediation seeks to prevent confliscts from escalating, saving everyone involved
the time and expense of going to court.
Mediation is a process which can help ALL parties involved:
Get past their anger, frustration, guilt or "desire to punish"
Clarify their underlying, bottom-line goals
See their "opponent's" feelings, viewpoints and goals
Cooperatively build a lasting, WIN/WIN voluntary solution
Create an atmosphere of on-going cooperation and efficiency
All mediations are handled promptly and confidentially.
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