Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
Haviland is a city in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The population was 612 at the 2000 census. It is home to Barclay College. Haviland is known for meteorite finds connected to the Haviland Crater and for an annual meteorite festival held in July. The festival includes food, contests, treasure hunts, corn pits, raffles, meteorite digs, concerts, and star-gazing.