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ADR in Bolivia

Early this year, the Oruro branch of PF Bolivia opened the Charles Colson Conciliation Centre. Having received official recognition from the Ministry of Justice, the centre has five certified conciliators providing alternative dispute resolution services in civil, family, and penal disputes.

Defending the Poor

On the day he was released from prison he began looking for work. He knew his family had suffered during his time in prison and he desperately wanted to begin providing for them again. It was difficult going. Then one afternoon, a few days later, the police came and accused him of committing a robbery in the area. He was summarily arrested and dragged off to prison. As an ex-prisoner, his guilt was readily assumed. Unable to afford legal help, his conviction is all but assured. His situation is bad, and his family’s welfare is worse than ever. He feels totally isolated, forgotten and alone.