National Ombudsman Month - September 2012
National Ombudsman Month
Welcome to National Ombudsman Month - September 2012
National Ombudsman Month is a grassroots campaign to proclaim the month of September as National Ombudsman Month. A national call to action to raise public awareness about the importance of Ombudsman Programs in the American Justice System.
What Is An Ombudsman?
The word ‘ ombudsman ’ dates back to 1809 when the Swedish Parliament created a new official known as the Justitie-Ombudsman, referring to public officials appointed to investigate citizens complaints against governmental agencies. Ombudsman loosely translates as ‘ citizen's defender ’ or ‘ representative of the people ’. In Swedish the word ‘ombudsman’ is without gender and can indicate a person of either sex. However, it is becoming common to use the term ombudsperson in lieu of ombudsman. In some countries, the government ombudsman are named Public Protector.
Ombudsman Associations and Ombudsman Programs
- Association for Conflict Resolution
- Southern California Mediation Association
- National Association for Community Mediation
- The National Mediation Association
- Indiana Association of Mediators
- Mediation Association of Northeast Ohio
- American Bar Association
National Ombudsman Month advocates for an open and accessible legal system to allow all people the equal rights for justice and legal remedies with affordability and ease of use. National Ombudsman Month supports Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR legal remedies such as mediation, arbitration, paralegal and ombudsman as out-of-court settlement solutions in maintaining our American Freedoms and Justice for All.
Ombudsman Programs, law associations and media are strongly encouraged to join together to build public awareness and maximize the nationwide impact of National Ombudsman Month. Organize local public programs during the month of September to help educate the general public about the importance of Ombudsman Programs and the services Ombudspersons' provide.
September 2012 National Ombudsman Month
Dedicated to the Public Awareness and Support of Ombudsman Programs within the American Justice System. Every September is designated as National Ombudsman Month. National Ombudsman Month celebrates and promotes the professionalism of Ombudsman in the United States and around the World.
For more information about Ombudsman Programs and the services Ombudsman provide, visit the Ombudsman Frequently Asked Questions at: Ombudsman FAQ and the Locate Mediation Directory at: Locate Ombudsman Directory
Show Your Support. List your Ombudsman Programs and Ombudsman Associations on this page. We welcome your support to help make National Ombudsman Month a continued success. To obtain information on how you can participate please contact us at: advocacy@webroyalty.com
Please help support our sponsors and advertisers who help promote National Ombudsman Month. Show your support, make a donation to our Advocacy Fund use to provide financial aid to new Ombudsman Programs.
As a Public Informational site, we welcome contributors and partnerships with Ombudsman Associations, law professionals, law advocacy groups, and educators.
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