Several Initiatives on Media and Conflict under Way

Both in Arizona and in other jurisdictions, both in longstanding and newly implemented programs, both currently and more than a decade ago, court-connected arbitration does not appear to reduce, but also does not substantially improve, the effectiveness and efficiency of dispute resolution. It does, however, seem to increase litigants\u27 access to a hearing. How aspects of program structure could enhance arbitration\u27s performance warrants further study