About Dispute Resolution Foundation

The Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) is a private voluntary foundation established in July 1994 to establish and encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques throughout Jamaica. Some of its objectives are:

To encourage and educate the public about using ADR techniques and community and restorative justice practices to promote peace and to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence

To establish Peace and Justice Centres (service centres) in communities throughout Jamaica

To increase the mediation and arbitration services by the legal profession and courts as dispute resolution options

There are 4 Divisions providing services nationally and regionally:

Court, Corporate and Commercial Mediation & Arbitration Services

Knowledge Management

Outreach, Youth and Community Services

Governance and Administration