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Dispute Resolution Foundation Of Jamaica
Contact
Address: The Peace Centre, 5 Camp Road, P. O. Box 543, Kingston 5
Telephone: 876) 906-2456; 908-3657
Fax: (876) 754-9769
Email: drf@drfja.org
Web Site: http://www.drfja.org/
Description
The Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) is a private voluntary foundation established in July 1994 to establish and encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques throughout Jamaica. Some of its objectives are:
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To encourage and educate the public about using ADR techniques and community and restorative justice practices to promote peace and to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence;
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To establish Peace & Justice Centres (service points) in communities throughout Jamaica;
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To increase the use of mediation and arbitration services by the legal profession and courts as dispute resolution options.
There are 4 Divisions providing services nationally and regionally. They are:
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Court, Corporate & Commercial Mediation & Arbitration Services
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Knowledge Management
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Outreach, Youth & Community Services
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Governance & Administration
Services Provided through the Divisions and the network of 18 service points include:
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Mediation of disputes among individuals, companies, communities, organizations, etc.;
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Training of Mediators (Basic & Advanced);
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Development & Maintenance of a Roster of Mediators & Arbitrators at the RM & Supreme Court levels;
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Training of Arbitrators;
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Arbitration of disputes;
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Facilitation of meetings whether at the community or corporate level;
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Training of Administrators for Peace & Justice Centres;
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Training in and Facilitation of Community & Restorative Justice Practices; and
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Youth, parents, seniors and workplace programmes.
