As part of its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” community giving program — giving a portion of every gasoline sale to support a worthy cause or group each quarter — Ohana Fuels donated $4,902.92 to Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo, Hawaii. Read more Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald
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In January 2014 the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) launched Adopt-a-Court, an innovative program for Hawaii businesses supporting mediation. Two companies – The Islander Group and Hawaiian Cement – agreed to participate in the Program by adopting the District Court located in their area and committing three to four members of their management team to serve as mediators for that court. The Islander Group adopted the Wahiawa Court and Hawaiian Cement adopted the Ewa Court. After a 2-day intensive training, the seven newly trained mediators started mediating Small Claims cases at those two courts, mentored by experienced MCP court mediators. View and print the Adopt-a-Court brochure For more information call the Mediation Center of the Pacific at (808) 521-6767
On July 1, 2015 Hawaii will take the historic step of establishing the second statewide Environmental Court in the United States. Hawaii’s new Environmental Court will have broad jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases affecting the environment. According to Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, “The goal of the Environmental Court is to ensure the fair, consistent, and effective resolution of cases involving the environment. We are excited to be part of this new initiative.” Read more
Each year, ACR (National) seeks dedicated, energetic, enthusiastic, talented and knowledgeable members to become volunteer leaders as Board Directors and Officers. If you are such a member or know a member who qualifies, this is the time to consider becoming a candidate (or nominating someone) for a seat on the Board. Read more
ACR National announces a Request for Initial Proposal Ideas for the 2015 funding cycle of the ACR/JAMS partnership in supporting Conflict Resolution Education. The funding focus for the 2015 funding cycle is to support projects that advance the development, implementation, and/or assessment of conflict resolution education serving special needs youth populations in formal or informal educational contexts. Read more
On June 10, 2015 Pacific Business News published an article written by Lorin Eleni Gill and titled “Mediation Center of the Pacific Starts Memorial Fund to Aid Hawaii Seniors”. It reads ~~ The Mediation Center of the Pacific is establishing new mediation fund for Hawaii seniors and their families as a memorial to one of its most successful mediators, Charles “Chuck” Hurd, who died last month. The Charles H. Hurd Memorial Fund for Kupuna Pono will allow the center to reach more families encountering conflict when caring for an elderly family member. Tracey Wiltgen, executive director of The Mediation Center of the Pacific, says Hurd championed the Kupuna Program, which is still developing after its creation in 2012. Read more
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ACR National New Executive Director
Cheryl Jamison, Esq. is ACR National new Executive Director. Cheryl is well-known to the ACR and the larger ADR community. Over her years on the ACR Board, she has held leadership positions, and most recently as ACR’s Immediate Past President. Cheryl brings her dedication and wealth of knowledge to her new role as ACR’s Executive Director. Her critical skills in organizational, management and outreach work will continue to serve ACR and its membership well. Read more
To the Community of Conflict Resolvers, One of Hawai‘i’s leading advocates for ADR, Charles “Chuck” Hurd, passed away during the night of May 20, 2015. The sadness of this loss to the ADR community cannot be measured. Chuck was a mentor, fixer, compassionate listener, committed trainer, and friend. His list of credentials would fill the page and a summary can hardly do justice. Chuck devoted his skills to public talks promoting the need to use mediation alternatives and the counterproductive nature of litigation, and spent decades mediating or arbitrating a wide range of cases. His most recent efforts, besides his commitment to the Board of Directors of the Association for Conflict Resolution, were put toward helping resolve disputes about inheritance and guardianship of elderly persons and related estate planning issues. Chuck was a master, and too humble to ever wear it on his sleeve. We all know his value, and will notice the hole his absence leaves in Hawai‘i and our hearts. Please read (below) the tributes by colleagues who honor Chuck’s life with their shared thoughts. With appreciation and highest regards to a colleague, Anne Smoke Matsuda President, ACR-Hawai‘i ~~~ “Chuck has been a close personal friend for almost 40 years, and his contributions and value to so many and the community, professionally and personally, will be with us, as he will be in spirit, for many years to come. He has without exception exhibited the highest degree of integrity, honesty, compassion and character, and the courage of his convictions.” Chuck Crumpton ~~~ “He was an exceptional professional and wonderful person. This is a great loss to our community. Chuck faced his illness with his usual positive attitude and determination to beat it.” Frances Mossman ~~~ “I remember serving on the Program committee of ACRH with him and finding out how creative and fun he was. I am grateful for knowing such a very good man in our community.” Karen…
Hawai‘i Island’s Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped 172 homeowners to stay in their homes. Through a partnership of Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and West Hawai‘i Mediation Center, along with the Third Circuit Court, lenders and borrowers have the opportunity to utilize mediation services while in judicial foreclosure. Read on
The JAMS Foundation / Association for Conflict Resolution Initiative for Students and Youth provides grant funding for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for K-12 students and for adults working with youth populations in ways that directly transfer CRE skills from adults to youth. The JAMS Foundation is currently providing grant support for the following initiatives: Online Peer Mediation Platform $38,500 per year for two years to fund the development and launch of a comprehensive online peer mediation website, enabling children aged 10-18 to learn about, participate, receive mentoring in, and share their experiences with peer mediation. Please Note: ACR-Hawaii sponsored Virtual Mediation Lab provides the online mediation know-how for this project. Conflict Resolution Education for Children of Incarcerated Parents Sponsored by the Good Shepherd Mediation Program in Philadelphia in collaboration with state and local, prison administrators, juvenile justice advocates and child welfare organizations, this $50,000 grant supports the development of a unique program providing conflict resolution education to children of parents who are currently in prison or returning home after a period of incarceration. For more information about the JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth click here