In 2005, in order to increase public awareness about conflict resolution and its many benefits, the Association for Conflict Resolution Board of Directors adopted a resolution designating October 20, 2005 as Conflict Resolution Day. Prior to 2005, there were many annual celebrations for conflict resolution or mediation ACR, but they each took place at different times of the year thus limiting the possible impact and attention which could be garnered by a coordinated effort. As the primary mover behind ACR’s efforts, I will share some of our early thinking on the creation of Conflict Resolution Day. Read more… from Sharon Press, chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution
Day Committee.
