Resolution Systems Institute

07/28/2026

Not yet signed up for RSI's Court ADR Connection newsletter? Catch up on the July edition and sign up to get next month's delivered to your email inbox!

https://www.aboutrsi.org/publications/court-adr-connection-newsletter

07/14/2026

National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) members, the Big Tuesday gathering at 6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern on July 28 will offer insight into the Center for Conflict Resolution Chicago's project to expand and diversify its roster of volunteer community mediators to ensure they reflect the diversity of the communities served. RSI conducted an evaluation of the project and prepared a resource guide for other centers.

RSI and CCR will share what they've learned. Register and sign up https://www.nafcm.org/news/news.asp?id=729420

06/30/2026

Differences in legal knowledge, resources and confidence can create a stark imbalance in dispute resolution. That's why RSI developed its Power Imbalance Toolkit for mediators. The toolkit offers mediators concrete, context-specific strategies to recognize and respond to these challenges in real time.

Today's tips are designed to help mediators ensure parties understand court procedures and legal terms.

Watch for:
> The tenant staying silent and not asking questions even when issues or terms are complex
> The tenant nodding along but not saying anything

The mediator might be able to help by:
> Making it clear from the start of mediation that questions are expected and welcome
> Being proactive about explaining legal terms that come up
> Asking the tenant to restate what they have just heard in their own words

For a more in-depth look at ways to help parties understand court procedures and legal terms, as well as numerous additional scenarios and solutions, check out RSI's Power Imbalance Toolkit in our online Resource Center.

https://www.aboutrsi.org/mediation-power-imbalance-toolkit

06/23/2026

Missed Jennifer Shack and Nick White at ODR Forum 2026? Now you can watch their presentation on Making Dispute Resolution Accessible at the link below. Thanks to the International Forum on Online Dispute Resolution and Colin Rule for the recordings!

"Making Dispute Resolution Accessible" from the 2026 ODR Forum at H...

06/18/2026

Check out the June Court ADR Connection newsletter for a look at how rental assistance affects eviction mediation, photos from a recent ABA Section of Dispute Resolution award presentation, and more! https://www.aboutrsi.org/publications/court-adr-connection-newsletter

06/02/2026

Catch up on the May edition of RSI's Court ADR Connection newsletter to learn about the Court ADR Network, and more! https://bit.ly/4x4v5X4

05/07/2026

Catch up on what Judge Elizabeth Flood has to say about the Kane County Eviction Mediation Program, and more, in RSI's April Court ADR Connection newsletter! https://www.aboutrsi.org/publications/court-adr-connection-newsletter

04/23/2026

It's been almost 5 years since RSI and Illinois' 16th Judicial Circuit launched the Kane County Eviction Mediation Program. A new blog by RSI's Sandy Wiegand looks at some of the program's accomplishments during that time. Check it out!

https://bit.ly/4cGN2lg

04/22/2026

Today, April 22, 2026, Resolution Systems Institute celebrates our 31st anniversary! Thank you for being a part of our story. Please help us continue our work to improve access to justice by enhancing court ADR systems: Donate today! https://www.aboutrsi.org/donate

04/21/2026

Congratulations to RSI Board Vice President Nancy Welsh!

ICYMI: Prof. Nancy Welsh was named the recipient of the 2026 American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work. As one of the nation’s foremost dispute resolution scholars, her work bridges theory and practice in a way that has influenced courts, practitioners, and scholars across the field. Read the full story.
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