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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

   
ADR Advisory Committee Update

On Dec. 12, 2006, the
Joint 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
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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