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.
Fort Thompson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,375 at the 2000 census, making it the largest settlement on the Crow Creek Reservation.