Resources

Mediation Trainings

40-Hour and other Mediation Trainings are taught by the University of Southern Maine Professional Development Progam and Family and Community Mediation (FCM). 

Family and Community Mediation

Professional Development Programs Course Listing 

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There are also a large selection of online, self-paced classes.....

They are listed under Management but include the following:

Certificate in Negotiation

Introduction to Negotiations

Negotiations: Making Business Deals

Negotiations: Resolving Disputes

Professional Development Programs Course Listing 

Sign up for USM Professional Development Program email/mail lists. 

if you would like to learn more about Mediation and ADR, here are some resources:

• American Bar Association – Section of Dispute Resolution
• Maine State Bar Association – Sections & Committees
• American Arbitration Association – Mediation page
• State of Maine Judicial Branch: Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Maine Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators

ADR-Related Links

• Volunteers of America Northern New England Community Mediation Services
• The Opportunity Alliance Mediation Services
• Maine Attorney General’s Consumer Mediation Service
• Maine Labor Relations Board
• New England Association for Conflict Resolution
• Maine Community Action
• Penquis
• Community Concepts