The IPJF/OAS works on strengthening Judicial Facilitator Services (JFS) and other alternative conflict resolution projects and provides support to countries for the implementation and institutionalization of the same. To achieve this, the Program:
- Supports the expansion of the JFS or other alternative conflict resolution projects in communities where their coverage has not yet reached.
- Also supports the expansion of the JFS to other countries of the region.
- Builds strategic relationships with potential donors and partners.
The IPJF/OAS offers didactic tools to strengthen the skills of judicial facilitators, equity conciliators and female judicial counselors, in the performance of their duties, through:
- Educational resources and ongoing training: IPJF/OAS provides self-learning manuals, online training courses, virtual and in person workshops, and an online diploma.
- Opportunities to further their education in collaboration with academic institutions: IPJF/OAS makes available scholarship programs, courses for judges, justices, and other legal professionals.
The IPJF/OAS prepares reports for each Judicial Facilitators Service and other alternative conflict resolution projects based on an assessment to guide efforts towards improving their operations and development. In this regard, the Program:
- Monitors the status of the Judicial Facilitators Services and other alternative conflict resolution projects through studies.
- Introduces computer-based tools to automate and improve the recording of information and presentation of management reports on the Judicial Facilitators Services and other alternative conflict resolution projects.
- Develops workspaces, discussion forums, and provides learning opportunities for technical teams to improve the internal administration and coordination of each Judicial Facilitators Service and other alternative conflict resolution projects.
The IPJF/OAS share good practices, events, and activities, as well as the services and benefits of the JFSs, so that people can understand the importance of the Program. To achieve this the IPJF/OAS:
- Develop a communication strategy.
- Develops acommunication plan and manages social media.
- Shares content online.
- Trains IPJF Coordinators on communication-related topics.
- Informs Judiciaries, Permanent Missions, NGOs, cooperation agencies, and local institutions about the Program’s activities and results.
- Creates informative and educational material about the program.