To advance the profession of conflict resolution to more effectively help individuals, organizations, and communities manage and resolve conflict.

• Conflict Resolution Minnesota (CRM) is the one Minnesota professional association that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to conflict resolution. While members and initiatives are focused in Minnesota, CRM collaborates with related associations in nearby states.
• Its members work in many fields and offer a variety of conflict resolution practices to a diverse group of clients. Membership is sufficiently large to have sections structured around major practice areas.
• Services for members are of two types. The first is aimed at supporting members to improve their professionalism. This is approached through a variety of initiatives including…continuing education in cutting edge conflict models and techniques, promotion of standards of practice and a code of ethics, and thIts rough offering a voluntary certification program.
• The second type of member service is aimed at supporting members to grow their practices by creating awareness of members and their services. This is approached through a web site, referral center, and marketing initiatives.
• In addition to direct services to members, CRM is widely known and respected for initiatives that educate policy-makers, decision-makers, and the general public. It is the organization to which legislators, educators, and other decision-makers first turn for information and advice concerning conflict resolution. CRM is a catalyst for and the sponsor of events that increase the public’s awareness of conflict resolution, and for public service outreach.

• Participative consensual decision-making.
• Inclusive of all professional fields and conflict resolution practices.
• Adherence to practice standards and a code of ethics.
• High expectations of each other to elevate the profession.
• Responsibility to support colleagues.
• Linking of theory, research, and practice.
• Constructive and collaborative approaches for helping parties in conflict.
• Respect for all persons.
• Diversity of clients served.
• Empowerment of parties in conflict.
• Fairness to parties in conflict.
• Encouragement of parties to reach voluntary settlements of their disputes.