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Show TktDal)rnjlCferMtclc-- ADR from page eight sents neither party. The mediator is simply there to direct the discussion by fostering communication, identifying issues and helping the parties come to an agreement. Most of the graduates of the program take the knowledge right into their current job, Richard Rieke, for the center, said. Human resources such as people, public administrators, government people, lawyers and begin as soon as both parties are ready, Rieke said, adding that this way there is no court date to wait said in an ADR session are gener- ally considered private, accord- , ing to Rieke. on ADR emotion, Relying proceedings are much less formal and structured than in court. "In ADR you talk about feelings, while in court, you talk about law," said Robin Hepworth, who worked through it using feelings, she added. Parties are also able to control the outcome of the dispute resolution. People are not nearly as frightened when they keep their fate in their own hands, Rieke said. impressed with the power of try- ing to install it into the U. grievance procedure. It would be used as an option before formal grievance proceedings take place, he said. The university "wants people to be able to work together," and ADR "allows people with problems to give a little and reach a the greater number of cases in general, but also to the fact that ADR is used to solve cases that never would have gone to court. There is also a whole new that have range recently been deemed legitimate and worthy of a remedy, Rieke said. These concerns include environmental protection, civil rights, occupational safety and health and improper termination public record, while the things native dispute resolution is still in early stages of development," Rieke said. One of those people that incorporated resolution skills inter his job is Fred Petersen, U. director of Human Resources. He was so mediation that he is currently impact on the number of cases, he said. This is due not only to It is also much more private. Everything said in court becomes great use for the negotiation skills. Some graduates go into private practice, but "right now that's hard to do, because it alter- court, so ADR has had little for. has used ADR at her collection agency and is now a student in the center's ADR program. After ADR, the decision often seems medical professionals have found However, there are several areas where ADR has proven highly effective, Rieke said, adding divorce is one of them. Many people don't want to have to fight it out in court where everything is public, especially those couples with children. "Who wants to stand in court and Compliance with agreements agreements, d according to Rieke. This has proved especially true in child support cases, where the father helps determine what he will pay. "If they fathers agree, they have chosen to do it. Nobody told them to do it." said. Although ADR was originally embraced as a method to lighten the docket of courts inundated ADR is becoming more popular as the advantages of utilizing the system are becoming clear. It is often faster than going to court since resolution discussions can always be cases that need to go to court," Rieke said. More cases are still heard in harmonious solution," Petersen take pot shots at someone you once loved?" Rieke asked. In situations where both parties need to resolve their differences so they can move on, ADR has been a saving force, according to Rieke. In labor disputes, a solution needs to be reached as soon as possible so the workers can get back to work and the company can resume production. Commercial transactions also depend on quick solutions. Since buyers and suppliers rely on each other, an agreeable resolution is needed so business can continue as usual, he added. . 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