What is Mediation?
Definitions
Mediation is a confidential dispute resolution process.
A mediator is a trained facilitator who creates a safe place for the conflict to be discussed and resolved.
Mediation in conflict resolution this refers to the process whereby the mediator is able to help resolve a dispute or conflict between various people or parties.
Conflict management strategies are the techniques employed by the mediator to help successfully resolve the issues and disputes discussed.
What happens at a mediation?
The parties to a conflict come together and agree to honor guidelines for a civil discussion.
Each party is given a chance to:
identify the issues as they see them
state their concerns
suggest outcomes they could live with
and work towards a solution that they can live with.
What's so great about mediation?
Mediation is usually a faster, more economical method for resolving conflicts than the courts can provide and doesn't require a legal proceeding to be effective.
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