Social workers and alternative dispute resolution

Introduction

ADR and What It Encompasses

Becoming a Mediator

Areas in Which Social Workers Practice as Mediators

Ethical Issues for Social Workers as Mediators

ADR and the NASW Ethics and Professional Review Process

Enforcement of ADR Agreements

Conclusion

Endnotes

Appendix A: The NASW Standards of Practice for Social Work Mediators

Appendix B: Selected Excerpts from "NASW Procedures for Professional Review."