摘要：This article discusses the importance of mediation and mediation-like alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods used by the U.S. federal district courts to settle prisoner litigation claims. Topics discussed include laws made for the prisoners for filing their claims in the Federal District Courts under Section 1983, the role of ADR in resolving prisoner grievances and the role of ADR in settling the disputes related to prisoner civil rights.
关键词：mediation; alternative dispute resolution; ADR; prisoner litigation; conflict management; prisoners' rights; federal district courts; Section 1983; civil Rights
