Now more than 450 U.S. schools have them, says Tom Kosakowski, university ombuds for the Health Sciences Campus at the University of Southern California.

What the Ombuds Offers. The Ombuds office provides a range of informal services to help with communication issues, conflict resolution, and questions about policies and procedures: One-on-One ...

Ombuds provide a safe where individuals can think through decisions and there can be a candid conversation about their fears and concerns. In my experience, many take the courageous step of reporting.

The regulatory authority that oversees doctors in Washington will create an ombudsman's office in an effort to improve communication with the public.

After a nationwide search, the City of Spokane announced Tuesday that Lissa Mascio was hired as the new Deputy Police Ombuds.