WHAT IS THE DRF?

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:
• To encourage and educate the public about using ADR techniques to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence;
• To establish Peace & Justice Centres in communities throughout Jamaica;
• To increase the use of mediation services by the legal profession as a dispute resolution option.


WHAT SERVICES DOES THE DRF OFFER?

The services offered by the DRF are:
• Mediation of disputes among individuals, companies, communities, organizations, etc.
• Training of Mediators (Basic & Advanced)
• Facilitation of meetings whether at the community or corporate level
• Training of Administrators for Peace & Justice Centres
• Training in and Facilitation of Victim/Offender Conferencing.


HOW CAN ONE ACCESS ITS SERVICES?

The Dispute Resolution Foundation is based at :
The Peace Centre
5 Camp Road
P. O. Box 543
Kingston 5.
Tel.: (876) 906-2456; 908-3657
Fax: (876) 754-9769
E-mail: drf@mail.infochan.com [more]