Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica

Abstract

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 itsobjectives 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 adispute resolution option.