Mediation in Nebraska: An Innovative Past, a Spirited Present, and a Provocative Future
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Authors
Kosier, Elizabeth R.
Issue Date
1998
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31
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|"Only twice in my life have I felt utterly ruined-once when I lost a lawsuit, and once when I won."|For several years there has been a quiet transformation occurring in Nebraska's formal and informal systems of justice. The forthright vision of leading individuals and the tenacious work of many others generated the momentum which has brought Nebraska's dispute resolution system forward as a respected and successful model for the delivery of mediation services. What was envisioned as an effective and efficient framework for ensuring public access to community-based mediation has become a system which encompasses a broad array of readily accessible programs and services. Whether targeting court interface, family dynamics, or community decision making, these programs are grounded in principles of self-determination and capacity building, and their outcomes have far reaching impact on the lives of Nebraska residents...
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31 Creighton L. Rev. 183 (1997-1998)
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Creighton University School of Law