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What is Mediation? |
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“The United Nations theme for this current decade ending in 2010 is precisely Creating a Culture of Peace. I think the reasons are quite evident why this is a global mandate. The times we live in are transforming to say the least. Many systems that currently exist within the family, social and business settings need to relearn new behavior which will foster the ongoing work in creating this culture of peace. Together, we all must be willing to explore new ideologies that can help us further understand the impact of the psychological, educational and sociological needs in the practice of peacemaking. Our global society is also experiencing accelerated change for which we have been unprepared. I recall several books that were written over twenty years ago suggesting that we need to prepare ourselves for these changes. In hindsight however, it is difficult to imagine how one prepares for the unknown. One idea is certain, unless we all work to stem the tide of violence, all kinds of violence, verbal, physical, sexual, and psychological, including property damage, we won’t have a world to live in anymore, or if we do, we won’t want to live in it. Learning all of the innovative strategies that employ the use of nonviolent problem-solving is necessary. Will you choose to participate? Your children are learning these techniques at school now through many programs that have come about to address the above mentioned issues. The Peer Mediation Program is quite successful in helping to stem the tide of school based violence. Also, the trainings and workshops offered by the Anti-Defamation League in A World of Difference and topics specifically geared towards anti-bullying are springing up all over. Similarly there are also many types of programs in place now that are engaging the FBI, the CIA, police, and corporate employees.” -Dr. Deri Ronis
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Arbogast Mediation Services Phone: 952-893-0477 Fax: 952-894-7776 E-mail: Lcarbogast@arbogastmediation.com |
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“Mediation is a fair and efficient process to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an agreement. A neutral mediator assists you in reaching a voluntary, negotiated agreement. Choosing mediation to resolve employment discrimination disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and works for the employer and the employee.” - Dr. Deri Ronis |
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FAMILY MEDIATION helps those involved in family breakdown to communicate better with one another and reach their own decisions about all or some of the issues arising from separation or divorce - children, property and finance. Mediation is about directly negotiating your own decisions with the help of a third party. It is an alternative to solicitors negotiating for you or having decisions made for you by the courts. Entering mediation is always voluntary. How does mediation work? A trained mediator will meet with you both for a series of sessions in which you will be helped to • Identify all the matters you wish to consider What does the mediator do? The mediators job is to act as an impartial third party and manage the process, helping you to exchange information, ideas and feelings constructively and ensuring that you make informed decisions. The mediator has no power to impose a settlement - responsibility for all decisions remains with yourselves since you know better than anyone else what is right for your family. The mediator will not advise you about the best option either for your children or your financial affairs, nor can the mediator protect your individual interest. Will I still need a lawyer? YES. You will need a lawyer to advise you on the personal consequences for you of your proposals. You will be encouraged to engage a solicitor whom you can consult during the mediation process. At the end of mediation your lawyer will be able to advise you about your proposals and translate them into a legally binding form. Will we have anything in writing? At the end of mediation you will usually have achieved a written summary of the proposals you have reached. This is not a legally binding document and you will need legal advice about it especially if you have reached agreement on financial and property issues. How much will it cost? Each Service has their own scale of charges. They will also be able to advise you if you are eligible for publicly funded mediation, which is free. Is mediation suitable for everybody? Sometimes mediation is not the best way for you to resolve your problems. You will have a chance to discuss this in more detail at your first individual meeting with the mediator. Is mediation confidential? Firstly mediation is confidential and courts are also likely to regard the discussions as privileged Confidentiality - The Service will not voluntarily disclose to outsiders any information obtained in the course of your discussions without first obtaining your permission (unless it appears there is a risk of significant harm to adult or child) Privilege - What you say during mediation cannot be used later in court as evidence. But facts disclosed during mediation are regarded as open information and although strictly confidential may be used subsequently in court. Will the mediator talk to the children? In mediation you are regarded as the experts on your children and will have valuable knowledge and information about their needs, wishes and views. However there may be times when you both would like the mediator to consult directly with the children about your plans. In those circumstances children would be asked for their specific comments and views on your joint proposals, without having to take sides in any difference of opinion between their parents. Such a meeting needs careful planning and is confidential in so far as the mediator and children agree what the mediator will say to the parents after the meeting. What are the benefits of mediation? Research conducted by The Joseph Rowntree Foundation with Newcastle University identified that three years later couples felt that mediation had helped them to • End the marital relationship amicably
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