Alliance for Conflict Transformation

Publications by ACT Founders/Staff

Nike Carstarphen

Carstarphen, N. (2006). A Map Through Rough Terrain: A Guide for Intercultural Conflict Resolution. In Michelle LeBaron and Venashri Pillay (Eds.), Conflict Across Cultures: A Unique Experience of Bridging Difference, Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, pp 137-181.
LeBaron, M., & Carstarphen, N. (1999). The Common Ground Dialogue Process and Abortion: A Case Study. In L. Susskind, S. McKearnan and J. Thomas-Larmer (Eds.), The Consensus Building Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Reaching Agreement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing.
LeBaron, M., & Carstarphen, N. (July 1998). Pro-Life and Pro-choice Advocates Seek to Bridge the Great Divide: Search for Common Ground Builds Trust Among Wary Parties. Consensus 39. Published jointly by the Consensus Building Institute and the MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program. Reprinted 1999, Mediate.com.
LeBaron, M., & Carstarphen, N. (1997). Negotiating Intractable Conflict: The Common Ground Dialogue Process and Abortion. Negotiation Journal, 13 (4), 341-361.
Carstarphen, N., & Shapiro, I. (1997). Facilitating Between Gang Members and Police. Negotiation Journal, 13 (2), 185-207.
Hermann, K., Carstarphen, N., & Coolidge, J.O. (1997). Meeting the Challenges of Diversity and Conflict: The Immigrant Student Experience. Teaching and Change, 4(3).

Susan Allen Nan

Nan, S. A. and Strimling, A. (2004). Track I - Track II Cooperation. CRInfo. http://crinfo.beyondintractability.org/essay/track_1_2_cooperation/
Nan, S. A. (2003). Intervention Coordination. CRInfo.
Nan, S. A. (2002). Revisiting a Global Shift From Ethnic Warfare to the Politics of Accommodation. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 299-301.

Ilana Shapiro

Shapiro, I. (2002). Training for Racial Equity and Inclusion: A Guide to Selected Programs. published by the Aspen Institute. In this publication Dr. Ilana Shapiro conducted an in-depth review and comparison of ten training programs that are striving to improve race relations in the United States. Available for purchase or free download at the Aspen Institute Website.

Craig Zelizer

Zelizer, C (2007). Integrating Community Arts and Conflict Resolution: Lessons and Challenges from the Field. Published by Community Arts Network. (http://www.communityarts.net/readingroom/archivefiles/2007/06/integrating_com.php)
Zelizer, C. and Johnston, L. (2005). Skills, Networks & Knowledge: Developing a Career in International Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Harris, R. and Zelizer, C. Talking About the Elephant: A Georgian-Abkhazian Youth Peace Program. Originally printed in the Institute for Conflict Analysis Resolution Journal, George Mason University, Virginia.