By Claire Doran, Program Director Most days, I speak about peace. Today, I want to speak about conflict. Peace is not an escape from conflict, but the willingness to move into conflict. John Paul Lederach gives a simple definition for conflict transformation: (1) a positive orientation toward conflict and (2) a willingness to engage in …
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February 4, 2013 In 2013 February, Newsletter Articles By randall
The 12th Annual Conversity Award Reception and Fundraiser
Get ready for the APADRC”s 12th Annual Conversity Awards! Each year, Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) holds an annual fundraising event called Conversity to raise funds to sustain our organization and continue offering free to low-cost mediation services in the communities and schools. As a small nonprofit focused solely on conflict resolution, this fundraiser …
February 3, 2013 In 2013 February, Newsletter Articles By randall
Following the Heart: An Unusual Transition
By Mia Yamamoto After spending a lifetime as a male, as well as a 30-year career as a criminal defense attorney, I made the decision to follow my heart and undergo gender transition. I had known of the gender disparity between my body and my brain ever since I was 5 or 6 years of age, …