CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NONVIOLENCE EDUCATION
Resources on resolving conflicts without violence especially at the community
level. Efforts on the global and governmental level are found primarily in Peace
Action.
Alternatives to Violence Project
c/o CMC, 222 St John St. #254
Portland, ME 04102
772-4070
http://www.avp-me.org
Offers basic, advanced, and training-for-trainers' workshops in
nonviolent conflict resolution. A volunteer program focusing on the
underlying causes of violence. Experiential workshops for prison and
community groups. Affiliated with AVP New England and AVP
International.
Center for Ethics in Action
c/o UNE, 716 Stevens Ave.
Portland, ME
04103
797-7261 Fax 797-7674
azill@mailbox.une.edu
Anne Zill
We
identify major areas of moral and social concern in our society--from the most
local to the most global. Using teams of women leaders--across age,
culture and wage scales--and working with men, the Center conducts intensive
retreats to determine what is wrong, what works, and the moral compass that
should guide us. Current projects include: earth charter and new
definition of US foreign policy goals.
Community Mediation Center
222 St. John St. #254
Portland, ME
04102
772-4070 Fax 874-7402
cmc@nlis.net, karencmc@hotmail.com
Anne or Karen
Tucker
Offers mediation services to people in conflict from Cumberland or
York counties. Contact us for full programs offered.
Community Mediation Services
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28 Arsenal St., PO box 177
Augusta, ME 04332
621-6848
Fax 621-8399
mediatemaine@aol.com
Provides
mediation services in Central Maine to those experiencing conflict
situations.
Community Resolution Teams--See Justice and Legal Rights
Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Services (CADRES)
RR 1 Box 310, New
Meadows Road
West Bath, ME 04530
442-0227
diane.kenty@state.me.us
Diane
Kenty
We provide court-connected mediation services, with expanding use of
alternative dispute resolution processes.
Maine Association of Dispute Resolution Professionals (MADRP)
PO Box
158
Freeport, ME 04032
865-9588, 888-722-3090
www.madrp.org
Statewide organization of
mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, and others serving as impartial
neutrals. Works to foster professional competence of neutrals to enhance
public and professional awareness and understanding of dispute resolution
options and to promote use of alternative dispute resolution in appropriate
settings. List of neutrals available by calling.
Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence
PO Box 4501
Portland, ME 04112
780-0501
info@mcahv.org
www.mcahv.org
Raina Rippel
We promote
handgun safety and education around issues of gun violence. Programs
include ASK (Asking Saves Kids), a statewide trigger give-away, legislative
work, and educational forums.
Men's Resource Center of Southern Maine--See Men
National Coalition Building Institute
1199 Old Stage Road
Woolwich, ME
04579
882-8022 Fax 882-9077
dgilman@gwi.net
www.ncbi.org
Diane Gilman
Provides training
to groups in Welcoming Diversity, conflict resolution, prejudice reduction,
coalition building, teambuilding, and improving intergroup relations.
Skilled mediators and facilitators for difficult community issues or simply
difficult meetings when many constituencies are represented. Trainings are
custom-designed for any group.
Peace Studies Program
5725 East Annex, UMO
Orono, ME
04469
581-2609 Fax 581-2640
Peace.Studies@umit.maine.edu
Barbara
Blazej
We focus on the study of the roots of violence and conflict.
Through its academic concentration, lending library, lectures, conferences, and
conflict resolution services, we infuse both the concern for peace and the
practice of nonviolent conflict resolution into the campus and community.
We partner with Peer Mediation Program/EXCEL at USM Law School in Portland.
Peer Mediation Association of Maine
EXCEL, USM Law School, 246 Deering
Ave.
Portland, ME 04102
780-4159 Fax 780-4239
pamelaa@usm.maine.edu
Pam
Anderson
Founded by youth mediators to improve and advance peer mediation and
conflict management education in Maine's schools. Projects and annual
conference are planned with support of university staff and school
coordinators. Partners with Peace Studies Program in Orono.
Penquis Dispute Resolution Center
PO Box 1162
Bangor, ME
04402
973-3585, 888-497-3500
pphillips@penquiscap.org
Peter
Phillips
Educates and trains community members to use positive conflict
resolution methods and provides free or low cost mediation services on issues
such as child/family, tenant/landowner, and neighbor/neighbor disputes.
Riverview Foundation--See Education
Seeds of Peace Camp
183
Powhatan Road
Otisfield, ME 04270
627-7202, 212-573-8040 fax: 627-312
camp@seedsofpeace.org
info@seedsofpeace.org
Summer camp for teenagers from regions of conflict, primarily the
Middle East. The goal is to build understanding among campers about people
and cultures they have been taught to hate.
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