The second batch of the three-day capacity building training program for Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) members was successfully conducted at the Academy from 9–11 February 2026. The training was organized with the support of KP Police and UNDP to strengthen mediation practices, promote standardized record keeping, and enhance community-based dispute resolution mechanisms.
A total of 28 DRC members from Khyber, Kohat, and Kurram districts participated in the program.
The training was formally inaugurated by Mr. Jehanzeb Shinwari, Director General KPJA, who emphasized the critical role of DRCs in ensuring accessible, timely, and peaceful dispute resolution at the grassroots level. He highlighted the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), ethical mediation practices, and institutional coordination in strengthening the justice system.
Day-1: Foundations of Mediation
The first day focused on the foundations of mediation and the role of DRCs. Sessions were conducted by Mr. Akhtar Ali Shah, former Inspector General of Police, who provided comprehensive insights into ADR concepts, principles of mediation, communication and negotiation skills, and ethical standards including neutrality and confidentiality. The day also covered gender-sensitive and rights-based mediation, ensuring inclusive and fair approaches to dispute resolution.
Day-2: Practical Mediation Skills
Day-2 emphasized practical mediation skills. Participants received guidance on handling family, property, and community disputes, as well as managing power imbalances and cases involving vulnerable groups. Interactive role plays and mediation simulations, conducted by Ms. Faryal, District & Sessions Judge and Director Instruction KPJA, provided hands-on experience and strengthened participants’ practical understanding of dispute resolution processes.
Day-3: Record Keeping and Referral Coordination
The final day focused on standardized case intake and registration, documentation formats, case tracking, data protection, and confidentiality. Participants were also briefed on effective referral pathways to police, courts, and social services, reinforcing the importance of coordinated institutional responses.
The program concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, attended by representatives of KP Police and UNDP. Addressing the participants, DG KPJA appreciated their active engagement and reiterated the importance of mediation in promoting social harmony and strengthening access to justice. Certificates were distributed by Mr. Jehanzeb Shinwari, marking the successful completion of the training.
The three-day program significantly enhanced the professional capacity of DRC members, equipping them with practical tools, ethical frameworks, and standardized procedures to ensure effective, transparent, and community-centered dispute resolution.