Calendar - Center for Conflict Managementhttps://calendar.kennesaw.edu/department/center_for_conflict_management/calendarCalendar - Center for Conflict ManagementWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:43:26 -040060en-usLocalistOct 30, 2026: 14-Hour Domestic Violence Mediation Training OnlineThis 14-hour training focuses on divorce and custody cases with specialization in domestic violence, with role plays for screening and safety planning. This training will reflect the DV screening and DV process rules. CLE available at cost.

PREREQUISITES

40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum OR in lieu of practicum

(5 Observations of court connected mediations with an experienced mediator).

42-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Training

12-Hour Domestic Relations Practicum OR in lieu of practicum

(Observe 1 DR mediation & Co-mediate 2 DR mediations with an experienced DR mediator in court

connected mediations).

Registered in the Domestic Relations category with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54118060132164Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-10-30T08:00:00-04:00https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/14-hour-domestic-violence-mediation-training-onlineTraining & WorkshopsNov 6, 2026: 6-Hour Non-Binding Arbitration: An Alternative Path to Dispute Resolution at School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and DevelopmentThe Georgia ADR Rules distinguish arbitration from mediation because an arbitrator or arbitration panel renders a decision after hearing an abbreviated version of the evidence. In non-binding arbitration, either party may demand trial within the specified period. The rules emphasize that arbitration is adjudicative, while mediation is not.

Practical meaning: non-binding arbitration gives parties a neutral merits-based decision that can promote settlement, narrow issues, or reset expectations, but it normally does not eliminate the right to trial if a party timely rejects or challenges the award under the applicable local rule, court order, or agreement

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5411812527831134.031223-84.584661Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-11-06T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/6-hour-non-binding-arbitration-an-alternative-path-to-dispute-resolutionTraining & WorkshopsNov 12, 2026: Online 42-Hour Domestic Relations TrainingDescription:

The 42-Hour training covers all the aspects of the divorce process. Topics covered are child support, parenting financial issues within the family and the complexities of diverse cultures. Domestic mediation is the most often used and refer to in the Court system.

PREREQUISITIES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Trainees seeking to become registered domestic relations mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) must have first completed the 40-Hour General Civil Mediation Training, registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, and have a 4-year degree.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54239677115487Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-11-12T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/online-42-hour-domestic-relations-trainingTraining & WorkshopsDec 4, 2026: Online 12-Hour Domestic Relations PracticumThis two-day course substitutes for the 1 observation and 2 co-mediations

necessary to become a registered Domestic Relations mediator with the

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. The course will include mediation observation and coached role plays with a panel of expert mediators.

PREREQUISITES: 42-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Training

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54239723887938Fri, 04 Dec 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-12-04T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/online-12-hour-domestic-relations-practicumTraining & WorkshopsDec 7, 2026: In-Person 40-hour General Civil Mediation Training & Practicum at School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and DevelopmentThe first 28-hour mediation training focuses on an understanding of the mediation process, communication skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics. Mediation skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion, focused exercises and coached role play. The training meets general mediation training requirements with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition, the training is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE'S) hours (28 hours regular including 3 hours of ethics) with the Georgia State Bar.

The 12-Hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training. It provides an opportunity for you to observe, reflect on and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real cases observation’s with an experienced mediator in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) for registration purposes.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5424005503070134.031223-84.584661Mon, 07 Dec 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-12-07T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/in-person-40-hour-general-civil-mediation-training-practicumTraining & Workshops