“The combination of theory, relevant personal reflection, and practical strategies make The Neutrality Trap a valuable resource for any practitioner serious about disrupting structural racism.”
—Cheryl L. Jamison, J.D., Former Executive Director, Association for Conflict Resolution
“In The Neutrality Trap, Font‐Guzmán and Mayer make the simple yet powerful point that neutrality–the North Star of dispute resolution processes–might serve more as an impediment than as an agent of social change. Having struck a heavy blow to the dispute resolution edifice, Font‐Guzmán and Mayer help us rebuild it by guiding us on how to avoid the neutrality trap, engage in meaningful dialogue, and prepare to endure conflict. An important and timely contribution to the field.”
—Rafael Gely, J.D., Ph.D., James E. Campbell Missouri Endowed Professor of Law, University of Missouri School of Law
“If you are a conflict resolution practitioner considering this book, you probably already know (or suspect) that insisting on neutrality in the face of systemic conflicts and prolonged injustices can do more harm than good. Bernie Mayer and Jackie Font‐Guzmán move the conversation beyond a critique of neutrality. Drawing on their practical experiences, they offer an engaging, thought‐provoking, and inspiring exploration of the ways we can use conflict resolution practices to engage enduring conflicts that require transformation rather than settlement.”
—Jayne Seminare Docherty, Executive Director of the ...
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