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Joe Folger: Perspectives on the Purpose of Mediation – Video

Joseph Folger talks about the differing perspectives on the purpose of mediation within the field and the roots of these different ideological orientations.

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Joseph P. Folger

Joseph Folger is a Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is co-founder and current Board President of The Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation. His work at the Institute has included assisting with the design and delivery of the United States Postal… MORE >

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