Conflict Resolution

Description

The following content was provided by Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management for Ohio on iTunes U. Established by the legislature in 1989 the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management assists Ohioans in cost effectively managing conflicts and resolving disputes by providing resources, training, and direct services to schools, colleges and universities, communities, courts, and state and local government. The Commission is a resource for accessing a variety of training and dispute resolution services including mediation and facilitation. Promoting conflict management in schools is one of the Commission's top priorities. Conflict management education teaches critical thinking, effective interpersonal communication, problem solving strategies and decision making skills – all life skills essential to academic success and success in the workplace.