--- title: "About" date: 2023-07-10 draft: false --- # About the Community Dispute Protocol Builder This is an early-stage experiment and should be used with caution! Please share your feedback with the [Media Economies Design Lab](https://medlab.host). The CommunityDispute Protocol Builder is a tool designed to help communities develop customized frameworks for addressing and resolving conflicts. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution, this tool empowers communities to create protocols that reflect their unique values, culture, and specific needs. ## How the Builder Works The Protocol Builder guides you through creating a dispute resolution system using a modular approach: ### 1. Start from Templates or Build from Scratch Begin with one of our pre-designed templates based on restorative justice, transformative justice, or consensus-based approaches—or start with a blank slate and build your own custom protocol. ### 2. Customize Each Stage The builder walks you through six key stages of dispute resolution: 1. **Preparation**: Establishing core values, principles, and participant roles 2. **Initiation**: Defining how disputes are raised, acknowledged, and entered into the process 3. **Exploration**: Investigating and understanding the facts, perspectives, and underlying needs 4. **Deliberation**: Discussing potential solutions and working toward agreements 5. **Resolution**: Finalizing, documenting, and implementing solutions 6. **Follow-up**: Evaluating outcomes, ensuring accountability, and making improvements ### 3. Export and Share When your protocol is complete, export it as: - A formatted PDF to share with your community - A Markdown document for easy editing and version control - A JSON file that can be imported back into the builder for future updates ## Get Started
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