Advancing the Use of ADR Statewide
- Current Initiatives
- History
- Grant Programs
- What is Mediation
- Finding a Mediator
- Mediation Resources
- Consumers Guide to ADR Services (PDF)
- Take the Pledge
- Business ADR Study 2004
- Becoming a Mediator
- MPME
- Application Forms
- Rules/Standards
- MACROScope (Current & Past)
- Other Reports & Studies
- Videos
- Teleconference Recordings
- Webinar Recordings/Slide Presentations
- ADRESS Software
Some of MACRO’s current initiatives designed to advance the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) statewide include the following:
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Quality Assistance: The goal of the Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence (MPME) is to assist Maryland mediators, in all venues and from all approaches, to provide high quality mediation services to their clients. Symbolized by a tree with many roots and branches, the MPME integrates several voluntary approaches for enhancing mediators' skills and abilities to address the needs of their clients and grow as practitioners. Consumers can learn more about mediation and locate a mediator in their area by searching the MPME database online. See how MPME can help you.
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Public Awareness: MACRO is continuing its multi-media public awareness campaign. One campaign product is a series of 24 colorful, creative posters with the theme “Mediation: It’s Your Solution.” Maryland as well as out-of-state court, school, government, and community mediation programs can customize the posters to display information about their own mediation programs. Other campaign products include three DVDs: “Connections,” about a high school culture change program; “Resolutionary People,” a portrait of five mediators in different contexts; and “How Shall We Mediate Thee,” a video featuring several mediators, which is a good training tool. Order customizable Mediation Posters or Request copies of DVDs or Download Videos.
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Court ADR Program Self-Assessment: MACRO is working collaboratively with court ADR program coordinators and others to develop a web-based data collection and ADR program improvement system for Maryland’s court-based ADR programs. This system will enable court administrators to use the data to understand, improve, and capture the benefits of court ADR programs.
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Grant Programs: MACRO provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities that seek to develop or expand conflict resolution projects or that provide certain community mediation services. Learn more about available Grant Programs.
Read about MACRO’s History.