Alternative Dispute Resolution in Social Life
Disputes encountered in social life are situations that affect individuals’ daily lives and can harm social order. Considering the slowness and high costs of traditional court processes, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides more effective and faster results in resolving such disputes. ADR methods offer flexible and confidential solutions tailored to the needs of the parties, helping to resolve disputes peacefully. Below are detailed common types of disputes encountered in civil life and how they can be resolved through ADR methods:
Disputes with the Administration
Individuals frequently experience disputes with government institutions on issues such as taxation, building permits, social assistance, and administrative fines. Resolving these disputes through ADR methods instead of court protects the rights of the parties while offering faster and more flexible solutions. Mediation allows parties to come together and resolve their issues through mutual understanding and cooperation. Arbitration provides more definitive and binding solutions when mediation is not effective or when administrative decisions need to be reviewed bindingly.
Disputes with Public Institutions and Municipalities
Public institutions and municipalities provide various services to citizens and may encounter disputes on issues such as infrastructure projects, environmental regulations, property taxes, and social services. ADR methods help resolve such disputes by enabling the parties to communicate more effectively and find quick and fair solutions. Mediation facilitates direct negotiations between parties, while other ADR methods such as neutral evaluation and conciliation can be beneficial for resolving complex issues.
In social life, ADR methods ensure the quick, cost-effective, and fair resolution of disputes between individuals and administrative authorities or public institutions. The flexibility and effective solutions offered by ADR contribute to maintaining social peace and order, from disputes with the administration to issues with public institutions and municipalities. We provide consultancy and implementation services to public institutions and organizations to produce and implement quick, effective solutions where both parties benefit in their disputes with citizens (e.g., 2015 – Beşiktaş Municipality Project). Additionally, the confidentiality of ADR processes prevents the negative impacts parties might face in court processes. At ADRİstanbul, we are always here to help individuals resolve their disputes peacefully and constructively within the framework of their social lives.