Jul 01
Article: Race, Gender, and Class: How Much Of A Role Do They Play In Mediation?
by Elizabeth Moreno
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
Elizabeth Moreno, a mediator and arbitrator in the Los Angeles area, explains what recent studies show about the different roles of race, gender, and class in mediation.
Jun 26
Article: Students Resolving Conflict Through Mediation
by Cheryl Allain-Mee, VCDS President
Source: www.venturacountystar.com
In a Nutshell
What do you do when you’re 12 years old and you can’t resolve a conflict you’re having with your best friend? Most adults would immediately think that a parent or teacher should help. It might be surprising to learn that here in Ventura County, the most effective helper may well be another 12 year old.
Jun 24
Article: Dispute Resolution Offers Relief
By Christian Hemingway
In a Nutshell
The Santa Clara County’s Dispute Resolution Program offers free assistance to all members of the community who seek the assistance of a certified mediator in resolving just about any conflict they may be experiencing.
Jun 20
Article: Marital Mediation: An Emerging Area Of Practice
by Susan K. Boardman, John Fiske, Laurie Israel, Ken Neumann
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
In this article, four renowned mediators — Susan K. Boardman, John Fiske, Laurie Israel, Ken Neumann — explain:
- What the Marital Mediation process involves
- How each of them came to this area of practice and uses their own mediation styles
- How Marital Mediation is different from both couples counseling and divorce mediation
- How Marital Mediation works
- How Marital Mediation might develop
Jun 18
Article: The Elder Mediation Process
by Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli
In a Nutshell
This article explains how the elder mediation process works, and who, besides family members, should participate in it.
Jun 16
Article: How to Become a Mediator
by New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
In a Nutshell
Written by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM), this article explains clearly and concisely what it takes to become mediator in that state.
For further information, call NJAPM at (800) 981-4800
Jun 13
Law School to Offer Family Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Starting this fall the Law School will offer a clinic designed to help low-income community members with family law issues that may be resolved through mediation or other options outside of a courtroom.
Jun 09
Article: Foreclosure Mediation Becomes Mandatory
by Douglas S. Malan
Source: Connecticut Law Tribune
In a Nustshell
A voluntary foreclosure mediation program has worked so well in the eyes of legislators that the General Assembly pushed through a measure to make the program mandatory starting July 1.
Jun 07
Article: Introduction to Restorative Justice
Source: www.restorativejustice.org
In a Nutshell
Restorative justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behaviour. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.
Jun 05
Article: What It Means To Be Sorry: The Power Of Apology In Mediation
by Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D.
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
Mr. Schneider is a professional mediator and director of Mediation Matters. Convinced that apology offers a powerful (and difficult) opportunity to repair damaged relations, he explains what mediators can do to seize that opportunity.
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