Association for Conflict Resolution

Name

Association for Conflict Resolution

Legal name

Association for Conflict Resolution, Inc.

Website

https://acrnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association for Conflict Resolution is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association serving mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, and educators through 13 practice sections, 5 regional chapters, publications, conferences, and field-wide standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conflict Resolution & Negotiation (EDABAMAE), Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution & Discipline Alternatives (EDAKAMAG), Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Conflict resolution training
• Professional mediation membership
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Mediator practice standards
• Professional development association

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from individual practitioners (Professional $195/year, Student $35/year, Retiree $50/year, Advanced Practitioner $250), organizational memberships (For-profit $750, Non-profit $575, Educational Institution varies), and Supporter memberships ($100/year).
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual conferences including in-person events (2025 rates: Member $290-$390, Non-member $450-$550, Student $101-$192) and virtual conferences. The 2025 25th Anniversary Conference was held at Temple University, Philadelphia.
3. Publications and Advertising: Revenue from advertising in Conflict Resolution Quarterly (academic journal), ACResolution Magazine (quarterly), The ACR Update (weekly e-newsletter), and website banner advertising reaching 20,000 monthly visitors.
4. JAMS Foundation Grants Administration: ACR administers the JAMS Foundation - ACR Initiative for Students and Youth, providing grants of $40,000-$90,000 to organizations supporting conflict resolution education for youth. The 2026 funding focus is on culture and conflict for middle school youth grades 5-9.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted for Conference Scholarship Fund, Annual Fund, EPP Conference Fund, Eldercaring Coordination Fund, and Community Day initiatives. Registered 501(c)(3) entity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Association for Conflict Resolution is a 501(c)(3) professional membership organization that delivers conflict resolution credentialing, education, and community through tiered individual and organizational memberships (Professional $195/year, Student $35/year, Advanced Practitioner $250 lifetime, Organizational $575-$750/year). Its core offerings include three flagship publications (Conflict Resolution Quarterly, ACResolution Magazine, ACR Update newsletter), an annual conference program attracting 400+ attendees with 50+ workshops, ongoing webinars, and the administration of the JAMS Foundation grants program for youth conflict resolution education.

Product overview

The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is a professional membership organization, not a software product company. Its offerings consist primarily of membership services, professional development programs, publications, conferences, grants, and standards documents. The core membership program includes Professional, Student, Retiree/Volunteer, Advanced Practitioner, and Organizational tiers, providing access to publications (Conflict Resolution Quarterly, ACResolution Magazine, ACR Update), webinars, annual conferences, and 13 special interest sections. ACR operates 5 regional chapters and administers grant programs including the JAMS Foundation Initiative for Students and Youth. Additional offerings include model ethical standards, classroom education tools, professional liability insurance partnerships, and a career center. The organization does not offer a traditional software product, API, or AI-powered technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Full membership tier for individual practitioners, educators, and researchers in the conflict resolution field. Priced at $195 per year, members receive a subscription to ACR Update newsletter and ACResolution magazine, access to the member portal, directory listing, webinars, conference discounts, professional interest section access, and Bloomsbury Publishing partnership benefits.
• Student Membership Annual membership tier for full-time students at accredited colleges or universities, limited to those not employed or working limited part-time in the field. Priced at $35 per year, renewable at student rate for one year after graduation. Includes same benefits as Professional membership plus Career Bank access for emerging conflict resolution professionals.
• Advanced Practitioner Membership Lifetime membership designation with a one-time $250 fee, representing the highest credential granted by ACR for members with demonstrated advanced knowledge, skill, and training. Requires separate application and approval in one of four specialized designations: Academy of Advanced Practitioners, Family and Divorce Mediator, Workplace Mediator, or Workplace Arbitrator.
• Organizational Membership Bundled membership tier for organizations providing multiple staff with ACR credentials. For-Profit tier at $750/year includes 5 professional memberships (additional at $150 each); Non-Profit tier at $575/year includes 5 professional memberships (additional at $125 each); Educational Institution tier includes 2 professional memberships and 7 student memberships (additional professional at $125 each, additional student at $25 each).
• Annual Conference ACR's flagship annual gathering for conflict resolution practitioners, held in-person and virtually. The 2025 conference celebrated ACR's 25th Anniversary at Temple University in Philadelphia (November 5-7, 2025) with a virtual component held June 12, 2025. Registration includes full conference attendance, daily rates, early-bird pricing through 10/15/2025, and member versus non-member differentials.
• Conflict Resolution Quarterly (Academic Journal) ACR's peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal published in partnership with Wiley Online Library, focusing on the relationships between theory, research, and practice in conflict management and dispute resolution. Distributed through Wiley's online platform to academic libraries, researchers, and conflict resolution scholars worldwide.
• Webinars Regular webinar programming covering topics in conflict resolution including coaching in dispute resolution, mindfulness in mediation, forgiveness in mediation, safety in ADR, and professional development. Delivered via Zoom with session descriptions, presenter bios, and registration available on ACR's Upcoming Webinars page.
• Career Center Online job board and career resources accessible through careers.acrnet.org, providing employment listings and career development resources for conflict resolution professionals. Available to Professional members and other qualifying members.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YourMembership.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of membership management software powering the ACR website. Handles member profiles, dues processing, event registration, email marketing, career center, and buyer's guide products.
• Bloomsbury Publishing (formerly Rowman & Littlefield)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing partnership producing books on conflict resolution. ACR/Rowman & Littlefield partnership has produced titles including 'Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies', 'The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution', and 'Beyond Equity and Inclusion in Conflict Resolution Practice'.
• Complete Equity MarketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider offering professional liability coverage to ACR members. Covers arbitration, mediation, hearing officer consulting, custody evaluation, facilitation, training, and related services. Has served arbitrators, hearing officers and mediators since 1982.
• NAFCM (National Association for Community Mediation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference partner for the 2025 Annual Conference. Collaboration on Community Day events with split donations (ACR 75%, NAFCM 25%).
• AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference partner for 2025 Annual Conference. Premier interdisciplinary international association of professionals dedicated to resolution of family conflict.
• Mediate.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference partner for 2025 Annual Conference. Focus on training, marketing, technology, and mentorship in mediation for 30 years.
• ABA (American Bar Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Model Standards including the 2025 Update to Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation through joint ABA & AFCC Task Force including ACR, AFCC, ABA Family Law Section, ABA Dispute Resolution Section, and Academy of Professional Family Mediators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JAMS: The largest private ADR provider in the US, providing neutrals for arbitration and mediation. Comparable as a leading commercial ADR incumbent; also the philanthropic partner behind the JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative that funds ACR's youth programs.
• American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section: A major professional section within the ABA covering dispute resolution; works jointly with ACR on Model Standards and conferences. Functionally comparable as a broader legal-ADR incumbent.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA): A much larger, established ADR provider administering arbitration and mediation across commercial, labor, and construction disputes. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same dispute-resolution category, though it operates case administration services rather than a membership association.

Direct peers

• Mediate.com: An online mediation hub providing training, articles, and listings for mediators for ~30 years. A 2025 conference partner of ACR; directly overlapping on practitioner community, training, and resources.
• International Mediation Institute (IMI): A nonprofit that sets international competency standards for mediators and certifies mediator qualifications. Comparable as a credentialing-focused counterpart to ACR, with a global rather than US-centric scope.
• Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM): A smaller membership organization focused on credentialing professional family mediators, directly overlapping with ACR's Advanced Practitioner designation and Model Standards work.
• International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR): An independent nonprofit serving corporate counsel, attorneys, and ADR professionals with a focus on commercial dispute prevention. Comparable as a peer professional membership body focused on commercial ADR standards.
• National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM): A nonprofit membership association for community mediation centers, directly comparable to ACR's community/restorative justice section and a co-conference partner. Both serve practitioner communities in ADR with overlapping values and member bases.
• Ombuds Association (IOA): The leading professional association for organizational ombuds practitioners. Comparable in that ACR has a Workplace-Ombuds section and IOA represents a parallel specialty community, both serving practitioners in workplace conflict roles.
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC): An interdisciplinary association of professionals dedicated to resolution of family conflict. Closely comparable to ACR's family/divorce mediation offerings; 2025 co-conference partner and joint Model Standards developer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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