Policy Practicum: Enhancing Dispute Resolution Infrastructure

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Dispute resolution has played a critical role in resolving and managing conflicts in societies throughout the world. As technology and politics further polarize our public and private discourse, dispute resolution is needed even more. There has been a loss of resources and staff at federal and other dispute resolution service providers. Our clients are state attorneys general, other state and local governmental agencies, as well as private and public sector organizations, who are or are considering providing dispute resolution services. Students will assess what services are being offered to and offer models, best practices, and protocols to start up or further develop such services. A regular meeting time will be set according to faculty and student availability. After the term begins, students can transfer from section (01) into section (02), which meets the R requirement, with consent of the instructor. Elements used in grading: Attendance, performance, class participation, written assignments, final paper. This is a Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete a Consent Application Form available at SLS Registrar https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/.