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This is the official account of Nebraska Judicial Branch mediation and restorative justice

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As part of the Chief’s Leadership Academy, a group led by Judge Ryan Post found judges lack support reviewing parenting plans. This initiated a pilot program with Probation’s Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) to develop a Parenting Plan Review Pilot: https://t.co/qsFZpeHkl1

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The external evaluation report examining descriptive, future system involvement (i.e., recidivism), and satisfaction data related Nebraska youth restorative justice processes is now available. Take a look! https://t.co/FkgF3qhcQO

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The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has published the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report. This report provides a breakdown of the 3,996 cases managed from July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, by the 6 ODR-approved mediation centers. Read the full Annual Report: https://t.co/BeIBs876AP

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Celebrate conflict? Yes! Basically, conflict is a difference of views, real or perceived. Those differences provide an opportunity to hear other perspectives, think differently about situations, & work toward solutions that meet the needs of all involved.

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Kelly Riley, Director of the Office of Dispute Resolution, partnered with Marya Kolman, Manager of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Supreme Court of Ohio, to discuss how alternative dispute resolution promotes access to justice & procedural fairness. https://t.co/Cg68IAqTzL

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Want to become a mediator? The Nebraska Mediation Association is hosting a Basic Mediation Training in July:
📆July 22, 23, 24 & 25 | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CT
📍Best Western Plus in Kearney, Nebraska
Registration closes soon! https://t.co/HYqZLMpGSk

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The Office of Dispute Resolution teamed up with the Nebraska Mediation Center (NMC) to host a booth at the 1st Annual Together for Indigenous Families Child Welfare Conference. The event drew strong attendance and interest in mediation.

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The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has published the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of Nebraska’s mediation system. The Annual Report is available at: https://t.co/DDhPAnEeJ6

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The holidays can be a stressful time leading to conflict that can be difficult to resolve on your own. The Nebraska mediation centers may be able to help. Find the mediation center that covers your town here. Happy Holidays and be safe! https://t.co/EGdejIQrDV

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Great news! ODR’s 3-yr $1million grant received from OJJDP has been extended to Sept 2025. ODR will continue to collaborate with the mediation centers, UNL & UNO to reach our goals of reducing recidivism for youth, engaging families & expanding restorative justice services.

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Conflict Resolution Day, held on October 17th this year, was initiated in 2005 and is now an annual global event promoting peaceful conflict resolution, understanding and collaboration. How will you help promote peaceful conflict resolution in your life?

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Nebraska recognizes the importance of divorcing parents developing a parenting plan that is unique to their family. Family mediators can help with those conversations. If you've taken Basic training & want to expand your practice, check this out https://t.co/z61dPqki7V

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Interested in learning the skills of a mediator to help in your professional career? If you work with people, mediation skills can be very useful! More information about training and registration is available at https://t.co/EXCE27prUS

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Nebraska mediators & RJ facilitators, Association for Conflict Resolution’s 2024 Annual Conference will be held at Creighton University from Nov 11th to the 13th. You can learn more about the conference & how to register here https://t.co/b2A9fuYaOm

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Nicole Britten, Program Specialist for the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), presented “Addressing Chronic Absenteeism through Restorative Processes” at the 2024 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Conference. https://t.co/JOFuzi47TW

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We recently updated our web pages to make it easier to navigate and find exactly what you are looking for. Judicial Branch staff also have new email addresses; our general email is now [email protected] Visit our revamped site!
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Interested in becoming a mediator? Or maybe learning the skills of a mediator? Here’s your chance!
Basic Mediation Training
Oct 31 – Nov 3 in Omaha
Learn more & Register at: https://t.co/1MDPQgpqkZ

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Conflicts can arise in many areas of our lives, including workplaces, relationships, school and families. Promote and celebrate peaceful conflict resolution by observing Conflict Resolution Day which is celebrated this year on October 19th, 2023.

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Want to become a mediator? You don’t need a specific background or education to become a mediator! Learn more about how you can become a mediator at ODR’s website.

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Restorative Justice is an approach that uses family supports & the community to discuss what happened between a juvenile, the victim and family, to create steps towards repairing the harm.

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