Our sincerest thanks to our contributors: Advocates Conflict ResolutionMonth Chuck Wilson, The Wilson Group at UBS October is Conflict Management Consultants, LLP grows each year! Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Bar Association Conflict Resolution The Mediation Association of Colorado Did you know that last year... Sponsors Month The Conflict Center Zinn Mediation Associates • 18 cities and counties passed Conflict in Colorado Resolution Month Proclamations. Partners Branaugh Law Offices, PC P&L Printing • 35 events took place in , Colorado Community Solutions Paros Press Stan Deetz PeaceJam Foundation Springs, Montrose, Fort Collins, and other Eden Restaurant Peacemapping cities. Steve Felt R3 Mediation, LLC Eileen Charles Hyatt Rita Hyland Consulting LLC International Fellowship of Hope Michael Stewart Listen. Talk. Work It Out. • 2000 people attended events statewide. IP Resolution Co., LLC Three Story Stage Cary Elizabeth Leher Beverly Title

• 55 individuals, organizations, businesses, Endorsers and universities contributed to Conflict Colorado Governor Harris Mediation John Hickenlooper Institute on the Common Good, Resolution Month. The and House Regis University of Representatives The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado Colorado Senator Linda Newell In Transformational Times Colorado Representative Janaki Jane Colorado Judicial Department, Jefferson County Mediation Office of Dispute Resolution Services Cities: Alamosa, Arvada, Basalt, KGNU Radio Boulder, Bow Mar, Centennial, Let Us Rise Cherry Hills Village, Edgewater, Longmont Mediation Services Englewood, Fort Collins, Golden, Mapleton Expeditionary School Glenwood Springs, Greenwood for Arts (Thornton) Village, Lakewood, Littleton, Mediation Association of Colorado Longmont, Montrose, New Castle, Mediation Graduate Certificate Parachute, Sheridan, and Program, School of Social Work, Wheat Ridge Colorado State University City and County of Denver MediationWorx Counties: Clear Creek, Garfield, Mediators Beyond Borders Jefferson, and Pitkin International, Student Chapter, Regis University Academy for Livelong Learning Milestones Project Alamosa Public Library Neighborhood Justice Center Better Business Bureau Serving Oval Options Southern Colorado Aul Pedajas Building Bridges Phoenix Strategies, Inc. CDR Associates Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren Center for Restorative Programs, Resolution Works Alamosa Rocky Mountain Center for Police Chief John A. Jackson, Greenwood Village; Dionna Christian Peacemaking Resource Compassionate Communication Hudson, former Padres & Jóvenes Unidos student activist at Colorado Peace Network Romero Theater Troupe In Collaboration with the Association Colorado Resilience Initiative Student Conflict Resolution South High School; Colorado State Senator Linda Newell. Colorado State Library, Services, Metropolitan State for Conflict Resolution Photo by Dr. Richard Steckel Community Programs University of Denver Colorado Technical University Melinda Taylor Community Mediation Concepts Tu Casa of San Luis Valley Compassionate Mediators University of Colorado at Boulder The Conflict Resolution Graduate Center for the Study of Conflict, Students Association, University Collaboration and Creative of Denver Governance Proclaimed by the Governor Conflict Resolution Institute, University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver Chancellor Philip D. DiStefano and Colorado State Legislature East High School University of Colorado, Ombuds Office ELDEResolutions, LLC University of Denver For workshops, resources, and ideas: Evergreen Peace Chancellor Dr. Robert Coombe Facing History Victim Offender Mitigation Initiative Film Festival Flix Victim Offender Reconciliation www.conflictresolutionmonth.org Flagstone Elementary School Program of Denver George Washington High School Women+Film www.conflictresolutionmonth.org or call us at 303-526-2202 Mary F. Giardino

08/2013 Habitat Metro Denver Listen. Talk. Work It Out. Why do we have Conflict ResolutionMonth? How can you participate?

• Increase civility in Colorado As a civic or congregational leader: As an educator: • Educate Coloradans about conflict • Host a neighborhood gathering to build • Learn, practice, and teach conflict resolution skills and resources relationships management skills in your classroom • Invite guest speakers to talk about best • Have an art, essay, poetry, or drama • Reduce violence practices in problem solving contest with a conflict resolution theme • Recognize publicly people who have • Have students create and sign a Pledge • Raise awareness about strategies for peacefully and creatively resolved of Nonviolence solving disputes when feeling stuck conflicts • Increase the use of dispute As a neighbor, colleague, or friend: resolution resources in Colorado As a business leader: • Host a movie or book discussion in • Offer lunchtime learning programs your home — ideas and discussion guides • Sponsor a campaign to reduce put-downs available at: and gossip www.conflictresolutionmonth.org • Offer mediation as a way for employees • Organize a Conflict Resolution Month to resolve conflict in the workplace planning group in your community • Create a Conflict Resolution Month event As a family member: in your community • Learn how to express problems without blame • Understand what triggers anger in you and in those around you • Listen, share, and celebrate successes

For workshops, resources, and ideas: www.conflictresolutionmonth.org or call 303-526-2202

Our Advocate Contributors...

The Wilson Group www.conflictmgmtconsultants.com Dispute Resolution Section www.americanbar.org www.coloradomediation.org 303-267-3069 www.cobar.org www.ubs.com/team/wilsongroup