Mediation is a conversation among the people who have an interest in a conflict.

A mediator helps balance and encourage the conversation.

A mediator does not make decisions about -
  • who participates
  • what they talk about
  • what options they consider
  • what solutions they choose
Mediation works best when there is -

    COOPERATION

    Working together to schedule, prepare for and attend mediation.

    INCLUSION

    Everyone who wants to talk about solutions is encouraged to participate.

    EARLY INTERVENTION

    Mediation is requested at the first indication of conflict.

    COMMITMENT

    Solutions take time . . . MEDIATION is a process, not a single event.

    ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

    Parties, advocates and decision-makers are present at mediation.
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Robert Hughes
What is Mediation?
    Conflict is part of personal and social growth and development.

    Conflict can be managed to benefit everyone involved.

  • empowers individuals
  • enables a range of possibilities
  • builds trust and understanding

    Mediation is different than adversarial systems that focus on self interest and rely on
    force and/or professional influence peddlers (lawyers, lobbyists, propagandists) to win.
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