Resources

Mediation Trainings

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

Family and Community Mediation

USM 40-hour Mediation Training

USM also offers the following self-paced online classes:

They are listed under Management and include the following. These classes run whenever and on any device:

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. 

Maine requires the following for General Civil Mediation (District Court). 

A minimum of 100 hours of mediation training and experience, including:

• At least 40 hours of mediation process training (15 hours in the last two years);
• At least 20 hours of experience as a mediator; and
• At least 10 hours of training or experience in general civil law and court procedure.

INFORMATION FOR MEDIATORS - Becoming an ADR Neutral for the Courts

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
• U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service