The JAMS Foundation
A nonprofit founded by JAMS to have lasting and substantial impact on dispute resolution worldwide.
Mission
JAMS, the nation’s premier provider of commercial dispute resolution services, established the non-profit JAMS Foundation to provide financial assistance for conflict resolution initiatives with national and international impact and to share its dispute resolution experience and expertise for the benefit of the public interest.
Funded entirely by contributions from JAMS, JAMS neutrals and employee associates, the Foundation’s mission is to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), support education at all levels about collaborative processes for resolving differences, promote innovation in conflict resolution, and advance the settlement of conflict worldwide.
To date, the JAMS Foundation has contributed over $9 million to support conflict prevention and dispute resolution initiatives across the U.S. and around the world.
Connect with us directly to learn more about how the JAMS Foundation works to promote dispute resolution worldwide.
International ADR Fellowship Program
The Weinstein JAMS Fellowship Program provides opportunities for ADR professionals from around the world to study dispute resolution practices in the U.S., helping them in their efforts to expand the use of ADR in their home countries and beyond.
Community Mediation Grants
In partnership with the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM), the JAMS Foundation sponsors the Community Mediation Mini-Grant Program. Each year, the Program provides grants for up to two years to mediation centers working to develop programming in designated subject areas.
Conflict Resolution Grants for Students and Youth Initiatives
The JAMS Foundation / Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Initiative for Students and Youth provides grant funding for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for K-12 students and for adults working with youth populations.
Local Solutions. Global Reach. TM
JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized dispute resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, top-notch facilities and highly trained panelists.
Innovating & Re-Imagining ADR
For the past four decades, JAMS has been at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), evolving and adapting to meet the needs of the legal industry as well as individuals and businesses operating in a changing landscape.
