Who We Are
ACR-Illinois is an association of multidisciplinary professionals who have an interest in or practice managing and resolving conflicts.
We provide our members knowledge and tools to help them develop their conflict resolution practices through ongoing training, educational programs and networking with other members.
And work to increase the awareness and use of conflict resolution by the general public by promoting awareness of conflict resolution methods and through our directory of practitioners.
Become a Member of ACR Illinois
ACR-Illinois offers a number of membership options for students, individuals and organizations at a fraction of what other membership organizations charge.
Benefits include free attendance at programs, a listing in our member directory and access to our video library of past programs and training.
Membership in ACR-Illinois is a tremendous value!
Find a Conflict Resolution Professional
ACR-Illinois members practice conflict resolution in a wide variety of areas. If you’re seeking a conflict resolution professional to help with your dispute, look no further than our Member Directory.
Attend an Upcoming Program
ACR-Illinois offers events that are designed to appeal to people from a broad range of practice areas including mediation, arbitration, human resources, employment, litigation, restorative justice, and education.
Programs are free to members and are $20 for non-members. Click on a program title to learn more about it and to register.
See Videos from Older Events
If you are a member and have missed an event, you can access videos of past programs and training. We are here to help you practice conflict resolution in a wide variety of areas.
FAQ
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us.
What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or conflict resolution (CR)?
The terms ADR and CR refer to a wide range of processes that encourage nonviolent dispute resolution outside of the traditional court system. Common forms of CR include mediation, arbitration, negotiation, mediation-arbitration, facilitation, coaching and restorative justice. The CR field also includes efforts in schools and communities to reduce violence and bullying and help young people develop communication and problem-solving skills.
Who is ACR-Illinois?
ACR-Illinois is an association of multidisciplinary professionals who have an interest in or practice managing and resolving conflicts. We are dedicated to the development and advancement of knowledge, skills and tools in the field of conflict resolution (CR) and collaborative decision making.
What does ACR-Illinois do?
ACR-Illinois develops our members’ knowledge and skills in employing best practices in CR procedures, provides our members with knowledge and tools to help them develop their CR practices, and increases the use of CR by promoting public understanding of CR processes.
How can I find a conflict resolution practitioner in Illinois?
To locate a CR practitioner in Illinois, please visit our online Practitioner Directory listing dozens of local practitoners in many different areas to identify a practitioner who meets your needs.