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That’s a wrap on the 12th annual Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network Roundtable.
Thank you to our marvellous hosts and group co-presidents Dr Amira Aftab @westernsydneyu and Assoc Prof Ghena Krayam Sydney University
Aren’t they wonderful?
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Boyle & Ojelabi considered the impact of reality testing on culture, thinking about the difference between people from collectivist vs individualist cultures
Ojelabi argues that time limits in mediation are esp problematic for those from collectivist cultures
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Next up, we are excited to have Prof @OOAkinOjelabi@RMIT & Dr Alysoun Boyle speaking about reality testing and self determination
So we are focusing on mediation & conciliation practice
They are presenting in a more relaxed format that our Roundtable set up allows
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Dr Oz Susler, @latrobelaw is presenting a timely paper on Alternative Dispute Resolution and autism
She argues there is a need for training of dispute resolution practitioners about ASD (autism spectrum disorder) who understand very little about ASD
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At the end of her project, Couzens wants to be able to show the difference between what the Ombuds can do and what the courts can do for matters involving kids
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Next up we have Meda Couzens from @westernsydneyu speaking about Ombudsmen in Australia and the rights of children
Discussion on access to justice and children is generally very court-focussed
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