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July 11, 2013 In 2013 July, Newsletter Articles By

Exit Stage Left – from the U.S. to Japan

by Charles Chang, APADRC Executive Director After ten months as APADRC’s Program Director, Claire Doran will be journeying to Japan to enter the Rotary Peace Fellowship and attend a graduate program.  Claire brought her worldly experience and conflict studies knowledge from Berkeley to transform APADRC’s programs and trainings.  Claire will be missed by all but …

July 8, 2013 In 2013 July, Newsletter Articles By

Introducing our 2013 Summer Interns

by Dominik Onate We’re so excited to have our new team of conflict resolution specialists. Joining us this summer in the Community & Intergroup Conflicts program are Nick (Mandarin), Peter (Korean), Sharon (Korean), Grace (Korean), Mei (Cantonese), Andy (Mandarin), Joann (Mandarin/Cantonese), Cinthya (Spanish), Livvie (Spanish), and Long (Vietnamese). For our Peace Makers & Mediators program, …

May 15, 2013 In 2013 May, Newsletter Articles By

The Simple Things

Sometimes what brings parties together for reconciliation can be found in methods previously thought too simple to be effective, or assumed to be understood already by the parties. In a recent case that I had dealt with, party one, Jessica, and party two, Samuel, had been stuck in the middle of a seemingly irreconcilable landlord/tenant …

May 15, 2013 In 2013 May, Newsletter Articles By

Mediation Training

Are you looking to begin your career as a mediator? Do you need DRPA-approved training for Los Angeles county? The APADRC is offering a 40-hour Basic Mediation Training with an emphasis on building cross-cultural competency. Open to all members of the community, this highly interactive training will introduce effective communication strategies, multicultural conflict resolution and …

May 15, 2013 In Uncategorized By

Conversity 2013 Recap

The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center held another successful awards reception and fundraiser on April 17, 2013. People from the community, law firms, corporations and schools all came together to celebrate people who promoted peace and strengthened communities.  Mr. Jae Whan Yoo from Wilshire State Bank, Dr. Faith Kim from Golden Gate Baptist Theological …

May 15, 2013 In 2013 May, Newsletter Articles By

Finding yourself and your Cause

By Ellen Chen My personal identity as an Asian American has always been a personal struggle for me but it disappeared when my efforts became concentrated on giving back to the community. As an Asian American born in the city of Odessa, Texas (home of the Permian Panthers featured in Friday Night Lights), I was …

April 6, 2013 In Uncategorized By

Conversity Awardees

Every year at our annual fundraiser, Conversity, APADRC gives away three awards to three astonoshing individuals in the community. This year, we are awarding Dr. Faith Kim, Faith Kim and Ed Lew, Esq. Clink on the link below to read more about these influential leaders in our community. Our honorees embody the spirit of Conversity through their positive …

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