Editor's Introduction

• Date: 01 April 2015
• Author: Susan S. Raines
• Published date: 01 April 2015
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21122

C R Q, vol. 32, no. 3, Spring 2015 231

© 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. and the Association for Confl ict Resolution

Published online in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com) • DOI: 10.1002/crq.21122

EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION

This issue contains another path-breaking contribution in our series

examining the current state of knowledge and trends in various appli-

cation areas. Lorig Charkoudian and Michal Bilick examine the evolution

of community mediation centers, current challenges, and future trends.

 is article is certain to provide critical information to those working in

and leading community mediation centers around the country.

 e other articles in this edition cover critical concepts and issues for

confl ict resolution theory and practice in a wide variety of contexts. First,

Tatsushi Arai examines historical perspectives on confl ict and the impact

they have on dialogue and confl ict resolution eff orts. Kirk Emerson and

her colleagues build on a related area, through an examination of incivility

in dialogue and decision-making eff orts, pointing toward best practices

for managing those who seek to undermine collaborative eff orts. Finally,

Christina Parker examines the importance of cultural responsiveness for

confl ict resolution in workplace settings. Preparing community service

workers to deal successfully with the cultural roots of many confl icts is an

indispensable step to confl ict transformation.

I hope you enjoy reading these articles and that they impact the way

you think about and practice confl ict resolution in your work as they have

mine.

Happy reading!

Susan S. Raines, Ph.D.

Professor, MS in Confl ict Management Program

Kennesaw State University

Editor-in-Chief, Confl ict Resolution Quarterly

sraines@kennesaw.edu