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The Pennsylvania Council of Mediators brings together individuals and organizations
who share a common interest in mediation as the preferred form of dispute resolution.
PCM Goals:
- Promote the use of mediation through education and advocacy
- Advocate for legislation and policies that encourage the use of mediation and
other alternative dispute resolution processes
- Provide a network for sharing information
- Promote skills development
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ADR Advisory Committee Update
On Dec. 12, 2006, theJoint
State Government Commission introduced the members of the
Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, the group that will assist
the Commission's legislative Task Force on Alternative Dispute Resolution. The study
of the state of alternative dispute resolution in Pennsylvania was authorized by
Senate Resolution 160 enacted in 2005.
The Advisory Committee is made up of people from across the state with a wide range
of experience in mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution. They
work in community centers, private practice, law firms, health care settings, academic
institutions, courts and government agencies. The Committee is chaired by PCM members
Ann L. Begler, Esq., of the Begler Group in Pittsburgh, and Winnie Backlund, Director
of Mediation and Training at the Montgomery County Mediation Center.
What's happened so far
Feb. 2007 ~ The Advisory Committee held its first meeting.
May 2007 ~ The Committee met to map out its mission and operating principles, and
to hear about the experience of four states (NY, MD, FL & NJ).
Sept. 2007 ~The Committee was divided into six working sub-groups. The goal is
to identify best practices in ADR and develop a plan to encourage the public's understanding
and use of ADR services in Pennsylvania.
2008 ~ The working sub-groups have researched the extent of existing ADR services
and are gathering recommendations on best practices.
Oct. 2008 ~ The full committee will meet to review progress.
Other PCM members who are part of Advisory Committee:
Family (adult, juvenile dependency, elder issues, estates and trusts
Edward Blumstein, Esq.
David V. Breen, Esq.
Susan Kay Candiello, Esq. RN
Barbara Foxman
Deborah Gaber, Esq.
Cynthia L. Lehman, Esq.
Anthony J. Libassi
Business/Commercial/Personal Injury
Karolyn Vreeland Blume, Esq.
Workplace/Healthcare
Grace E. D'Alo, Esq.
Schools & Education
CHAIR: Valerie J. Faden, Esq.
Barbara J. Elerby
Judy Shopp, Esq.
Government & Public Policy
CHAIR: James A. Rosenstein, Esq.
Herbert R. Nurick, Esq.
Community (including criminal, juvenile delinquency, corrections
CHAIR: Gale McGloin
Cheryl Cutrona, Esq.
Grayfred Gray, Esq.
Jerome Jackson
Rev. William H. Jacobsen, Ph.D
Phoebe A. Sheftel
Jon A. Singer |
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PCM Members Welcome at Board Meetings
Board meetings are held in Carlisle and usually run from 10 am to 1 pm.
Contact Gale McGloin in advance to check
date and time.
Scheduled meetings;
Fri., June 6 |
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