Mediation & Restorative Justice
Mediation & Restorative Justice
Office of Dispute Resolution
The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) was created as part of the 1991 Dispute Resolution Act which also created the six regional mediation centers.
The mission of the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution is to enhance and to advance the use of mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in courts and communities by partnering with ODR-approved mediation centers and others involved with ADR. The Supreme Court appoints the members of the Dispute Resolution Advisory Council which serves to oversee the activities of the Office.
Mediation is available in all 93 counties of Nebraska and is a helpful problem solving process that empowers disputing parties to prioritize and express their wants and needs in order to arrive at a mutual agreement. ODR partners with the six non-profit ODR-Approved Mediation Centers in Nebraska and the Douglas County District Court Conciliation and Mediation Office to serve Nebraska’s 93 counties. With the support of ODR and other state, local, and private funding the centers are able to provide a variety of services to the citizens of Nebraska.
Use the menu on the left to find out more about these different services.
Upcoming Basic Mediation Training
To support and increase diversity and inclusion of mediators and restorative justice facilitators throughout the state, the Office of Dispute Resolution, in coordination with the network of approved mediation centers, is hosting a Basic Mediation Training in August. This training is limited to 30 people and the approved mediation centers are accepting scholarship applications that will cover 100% of the registration fee. For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit https://buff.ly/39QsbPO.
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Contacts:
Nicole Britten, Program Specialist
402.416.0670
nicole.britten@nebraska.gov
Kelly Riley, M.P.A., Director
402.419.9650
kelly.riley@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution
Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation
Mailing Address: PO Box 98910, Lincoln NE 68509-8910
Office Address: 521 S 14th St., Suite 102, Lincoln NE 68508
nsc.odr@nebraska.gov
nsc.mediation@nebraska.gov