Barriers to Participation: Challenges Faced by Members of Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups in Entering, Remaining, and Advancing the ADR Field

Authors

Maria R. Volpe
Robert A. Baruch Bush, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra UniversityFollow
Gene A. Johnson Jr.
Christopher M. Kwok
Janice Tudy-Jackson
Roberto Velez

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Fordham Urban Law Journal

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

This Article discusses research aimed to understand barriers to participation of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in ADR practices. The research includes ADR in and around New York City. The article discusses methodology, challenges of the research, preliminary findings, remedies, future research, and the significance of the findings. Universal and specific barriers include: (i) informational and professional; (ii) social, institutional, and cultural; and (iii) economic. The authors encourages future research of barriers affecting underrepresented groups and emphasizes the need to reduce these barriers.

Recommended Citation

Maria R. Volpe, Robert A. Baruch Bush, Gene A. Johnson Jr., Christopher M. Kwok, Janice Tudy-Jackson, and Roberto Velez, Barriers to Participation: Challenges Faced by Members of Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups in Entering, Remaining, and Advancing the ADR Field, 35 Fordham Urb. L.J. 119 (2008)
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