This is something we can learn from, since universities have been in the spotlight on this issue for so long. There is cultural bias in the conflict resolution models that we have been using. Some participants noted that the experiences and priorities of communities of color are often different from those defined by governmental institutions, industry or White environmental organizations. Dispute resolution may not meet the interests of communities of color, and professionals from these communities may not choose ADR as the best career to advance their interests. Create and maintain resources for learning about diversity in the context of this field, starting with lists of programs, writings, practices, models, etc.
Individuals have to make personal commitments.
Environmental issues are so closely interwoven with communities of color today that anyone working in the field has probably already taken steps to achieve a more diverse practice. Individual practitioners need to work on the problem of relating social justice to the concept of the neutral intervenor. Individuals need to look at the big picture context of institutional racism and sexism learn more about the full meaning of diversity in this society. We would still be an umbrella organization even if those were caucuses.