Dr. John-Robert Curtin is a graduate faculty member and also professor at Indiana University. He teaches conflict management, mediation, restorative justice and human resources. He co-founded, with Tony Belak, the 4Civility Institutes in Louisville Kentucky and in Dublin Ireland. Together they have trained over 5,000 mediators worldwide. Dr. Curtin spent over 20 years in Public Television as a producer and Station President where he won a number of awards including an Emmy and two thoroughbred racing Eclipse Awards. He has an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. from the University of Louisville with a concentration in alternative dispute resolution.

Research Interests: Alternative dispute resolution, bullying (school-based/workplace), mediation, restorative justice, nonprofit management

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Louisville

Master of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing and Poetry, Syracuse University

Courses

PADM 642: Human Resources Management

PADM 648: Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Recent Publications

Curtin, J-R, Belak, A.,(2018) “Trust Leaders: A Novel Way to Address Relationship Detoxification in Organizations,” Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training, Personnel Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Curtin, J-R., (2017), “Relationship Detoxification: A Restorative Practice and Interactive Relationship Workshop,” International Institute for Restorative Practices, World Conference, Dublin, Ireland

Curtin, J-R., (2016), Legislative Brochure, “3-Part System for Addressing Bullying in K-12 Schools in Kentucky” Kentucky State Legislature

An Exploratory Study of State Anti-Bullying Statutes”, How States Can Address Bullying at the Local School Level; Suggested Model Language for State Statute Amendments Lambert Press, 2016