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Marvin Johnson: Defining/Labeling Mediation as Concern – Video

Marvin Johnson discusses his frustration with the field developing rigid definitions and standards of mediation. He believes this has come from other professions influencing mediation.

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Marvin E. Johnson

Marvin Johnson is a nationally recognized mediator, arbitrator and trainer with over 27 years of dispute resolution experience. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and previously was Associate Professor at Bowie State University. Mr. Johnson received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Catholic… MORE >

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