23 pages., Online via HeinOnline through UI e-subscription., Part one describes a framework aimed at encouraging lawyers and other conflict managers to be overtly analytical when deciding which interventions may or may not be helpful in a particular conflict. Part two lists factors or diagnostic indicators that suggest that certain conflicts probably need the decision of an umpire or judge and that certain other conflicts probably need written claims to be filed in a court or tribunal.
21 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., Reported an evaluation of the structure and effectiveness of two tribal courts and a conciliation council in Alaska. Findings highlighted strengths of each and showed how they might be replicated in other communities. Mediation approaches used in all three communities were found effective in resolving conflict in culturally appropriate ways. Two shared characteristics: reliance on volunteer effort and no reliance on outside funding sources.