Using Trauma Informed Systems Thinking to Ensure Quality Outcomes from Alternative Dispute Resolution

Presentation will provide an overview of Trauma Informed Systems (TIS) thinking, highlighting the Principles of TIS in Action and connections to mindfulness, conflict prevention and resolution. TIS Principles have applicability and connection to ADR processes and result in positive desired outcomes for participants and facilitators. When people learn about stress and trauma it allow us to understand the impact trauma has on behavior, emotions, relationships and conflict resolution. The presenters will also discuss statewide policy efforts in California and how one time funding has helped support new and innovative practices to create an ADR continuum in California.