Professionals in Conflict Resolution The Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) is a vibrant not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, certified by the internal Revenue Service as being tax-exempt. MCDR has been in operation since 1990, achieving the tax-exempt status in 1999. MCDR is devoted to the personal and professional growth of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners in the state of Maryland.
MCDR Membership Benefits Include: - Networking with other ADR professionals of diverse backgrounds and practice areas.
- Education and Sharing through Master classes, on-line discussion, list-serve, and website. Speakers at our quarterly meetings are expert on a variety of topics including but not limited to: The Power of Apology in Mediation, Narrative Mediation, Ethical Issues for Mediators, Mediation in the Federal Government, and Senior Mediation.
- Performance Based Mediator Certification is a voluntary process for experienced mediators to gain valuable feedback that promotes professional growth and skill building. MCDR certification is your stepping stone to international certification through the IMI.
- Advocacy for mediation and mediators through monitoring and participation in changes to court processes and legislation that affect our profession.
- A Comprehensive Slate of Benefits available to MCDR Members in good standing as well as their immediate families is presented in the Members section under the Benefits tab. To gain access to the member's section you will need to sign-in using your e-mail address and password. Flyers describing each of these benefits are made available at the sign-in desk during quarterly meetings, or upon written request either via e-mail or USPS.
Our MissionMCDR promotes and expands the use of the highest quality Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) statewide by:
- Promoting ADR through consumer education and marketing
- Setting the highest standards of practice and promoting the certification of members
- Strengthening the ongoing education and skills of our practitioners
- Promoting the commitment of private practitioners to the field of ADR
- Act as a resource to practitioners and our community
Our Vision Our Vision is to change the way disputes are resolved in Maryland by using cooperative non-adversarial approaches as a first resort rather than the last.
Our Goal
MCDR mentors practitioners to work successfully within three primary, yet seemingly disparate aspects of individual development: Business, Spiritual, and Professional.
