If the answer to your question is not found in one of the links below then please do not hesitate to contact us.
- What is conflict resolution?
- What sort of work does conflict resolution cover?
- Where can I find out more about conflict resolution in my area?
- Where can I find out about conflict resolution training?
- What is the difference between conflict resolution & mediation?
- What is the Conflict Resolution Network UK?
- How can you join the Conflict Resolution Network UK?
- How can it benefit my organisation?
"Conflict is an intrinsic and inevitable aspect of social change. It is an expression of the heterogeneity of interests, values and beliefs that arise as new formations generated by social change come up against inherited constraints. But the way we deal with conflict is a matter of habit and choice. It is possible to change habitual responses and exercise intelligent choices.”
(Mial, H., Ramsbotham, O. and Woodhouse, T. (1999) ‘Contemporary Conflict Resolution’ Polity Press: Cambridge)
Conflict Resolution is the field of work that helps us to understand these concepts and develops ways in which we can strive to bring about change in our daily lives as well as social change. In general it helps us to understand how and why we get in to conflict and offers possible solutions to dealing with conflict situations, helping us as individuals as well as those around us.
What sort of work does conflict resolution cover?
Conflict Resolution work covers anything from resolving disputes between individuals to building bridges between different communities and creating an atmosphere of peace and shared understandings. This is reflected in the diversity of the organisations that are signed up to the conflict resolution network, these include organisations doing mediation work in schools and the local community, conflict resolution training and anti-bullying work in schools with staff and pupils, work with young offenders and many other groups. You can find out more about the work these organisations are doing by clicking the Directory: Geographic tab and choosing an organisation from the list.
Where can I find out more about conflict resolution in my area?
To find out more about work that is going on where you live, click on the Directory: Geographic tab. Find your region, click on it and a list of organisations will come up including their contact details.
Where can I find out about conflict resolution training?
You can find out about conflict resolution and related courses by clicking on the Courses tab. To find out about organisations that run training you can click on the Directory: Skills tab.
What is the difference between conflict resolution and mediation?
Mediation is a particular strand of conflict resolution and a lot of work around mediation is done accross the country. To find out more about mediation work in your area or to find a mediator please visit http://www.mediationuk.org.uk
What is the Conflict Resolution Network UK?
The Conflict Resolution Network UK is a medium that brings together different organisations working in the field of conflict resolution to share ideas and good practise and to come together to promote the field of peace building and conflict resolution. It does this by providing a platform for organisations to promote their organisation, listing resources that can be of use, posting job listings, finding out the latest news in this area of work, information about events and conferences as well as finding out about courses and publications in conflict resolution.
How can you join the Conflict Resolution Network UK?
To join the network please send an e-mail to us stating your organisations name and contact details and we will send out the necessary paperwork to you.
How can the Conflict Resolution Network UK benefit my organisation?
The network is a great opportunity for organisations and projects working in the field of conflict resolution to come together to share good practise, to make contact with others that may be able to support and help you in your work or may have come across similar difficulties and can offer solutions. In addition, it is also a platform to promote your work, as well as stay on top of news in the field and follow up job opportunities. It is also a great way to strengthen the field of peace building and conflict resolution and therefore in the long term benefiting all that take part.