ODR Events
Human Trafficking & Mediation
📆When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
⏰Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
Presenters: Timothy Braden, J.D., and David Hubbard, J.D.
Education Hours - Approved for:
- Mediator CMEs -- 1 general hour
Program Overview: Complexity in Mediation will explore conflict engagement and problem solving with insights “⋯conflict induces a dualistic and simplistic way of thinking. But effective conflict work requires a more sophisticated, nuanced, and complex approach that recognizes that in most instances, both sides of these polarities must be embraced, and we have to get past understanding them as contradictions.” from Bernie Mayer regarding dilemmas, enigmas, and paradoxes, along with ideas about conflict from Gary Furlong, and discernment from Peter Coleman about navigating firestorms and the importance of “Conflict-Intelligent Leadership”. We will use the example of helping high conflict parents explore "Best Interests of the Child", culture and it's impact, the high costs of toxic Parental Conflict, and safety to explore and craft a graduated (phased or stair stepped) approached for a possible“Safe and Sober” parenting clause option in a Parenting Plan where one of the Parents has not been involved in the Child's life for a significant period of time. Additionally, the importance of self-care, mindfulness, and reflective practice for mediator's doing complex work will be touched on.
🖋️Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83496592390
âť“Questions? timothy.braden@dc4dc.com
Domestic Intimate Partner Abuse & the Impact of Technology
📆When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
Presenter: Porscha Howard, Senior Training Manager at the Women's Center for Advancement
Education Hours - Approved for:
- Mediator CMEs -- 1 DIPA hour
- Interpreter CEUs -- 1 hour
- Attorney CLEs -- 0.83 Distance Hour
Program Overview: This training explores how technology has changed the dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV). Participants will learn how abusers misuse technology such as social media, location tracking, digital surveillance, and financial control to monitor, manipulate, and isolate victims. The session also discusses how these tactics can make it harder for victims to leave abusive relationships and how service providers can help survivors use technology safely and effectively.
🖋️Register at: https://nejudicial-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OraZPfIARIuJQeLCCxv6pw
âť“Questions? nicole.britten@nejudicial.gov