Download or read book Mediation in Context written by Marian Liebmann and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its small beginnings in the UK 15-20 years ago, mediation has become well-known as a more positive method of resolving conflict than the adversarial methods we have been accustomed to using. Reflecting the range of contexts in which mediation is now used, this book includes chapters on: history of mediation in the UK mediation with divorced and separated couples peer mediation in schools resolving neighbour disputes in rural and urban settings victim-offender mediation and conferencing resolving workplace and industrial disputes commercial mediation dealing with patients' complaints about doctors elder mediation environmental mediation and consensus building international mediation. Drawing on their own experiences as mediators, the contributors to this book discuss the benefits and drawbacks of mediation in particular settings and use case studies to illustrate how mediation works in practice. This book provides a comprehensive overview of mediation for those wanting to find out more, or those beginning in the field, as well as containing useful information and advice for anyone involved in mediation.
Download or read book Art of Mediation written by Mark D. Bennett and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-08 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook is designed for basic mediation training. Authors Scott Hughes, Mark Bennett, and Michele Hermann take NITA's performance-based training for trial lawyers and adapt it to training for mediators. The authors have used these materials extensively in their mediation training classes at law schools and in programs open to the public. The Art of Mediation, Second Edition, sets the mediation process in context, provides basic definitions, contrasts mediation with other forms of dispute resolution, describes varieties of mediation, and lays out roles and functions of the mediators. The book contains forms that illustrate sample agreements to mediate and final mediation agreements, plus a section containing hypothetical situations for performance training. Reviews "I have used the first edition of The Art of Mediation in my classes for almost a decade and I definitely intend to use the Second Edition in the future. Students like the book because it is so practical and easy to read. I like it because it presents a variety of perspectives so that students learn that there is no one right or easy way to mediate." — John Lande, Associate Professor and Director, LL.M. Program in Dispute Resolution, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law Columbia
Download or read book Mediation written by John W. Keltner and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because the intervention of a neutral third party is currently gaining favor as an alternative form of dispute resolution, this book explores the process of mediation in the context of managing struggle and examines some of the characteristics of mediators, their training and ethics, and the techniques and skills of good mediation. The theory section of the book contains three chapters dealing respectively with basic concepts and contexts, origins and development of mediation, and the mediator. The chapters in the section on practice are as follows: (1) "The Mediator in Action"; (2) "Phases in the Mediation Process"; (3) "Mediator Behaviors: Relationships, Processes, and Strategies"; (4) "Power and the Mediator"; (5) "You Are the Mediator: a Summary of Suggestions"; and (6)"Helping the Parties Use Mediation." The five appendixes include simulated cases for mediation, mediation analysis and evaluation forms, special exercises for mediators-to-be, a section on special projects, and a sample agreement between parties coming to mediation. Eighty-one references are included. (Skc).
Download or read book International Negotiation and Mediation in Violent Conflict written by Chester A. Crocker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays situates the study and practice of international mediation and peaceful settlement of disputes within a changing global context. The book is organized around issues of concern to practitioners, including the broader regional, global, and institutional context of mediation and how this broader environment shapes the opportunities and prospects for successful mediation. A major theme is complexity, and how the complex contemporary context presents serious challenges to mediation. This environment describes a world where great-power rivalries and politics are coming back into play, and international and regional organizations are playing different roles and facing different kinds of constraints in the peaceful settlement of disputes. The first section discusses the changing international environment for conflict management and reflects on some of the challenges that this changing environment raises for addressing conflict. Part II focuses on the consequences of bringing new actors into third-party engagement and examines what may be harbingers for how we will attempt to resolve conflict in the future. The third section turns to the world of practice, and discusses mediation statecraft and how to employ it in this current international environment. The volume aims to situate the practice and study of mediation within this wider social and political context to better understand the opportunities and constraints of mediation in today’s world. The value of the book lies in its focus on complex and serious issues that challenge both mediators and scholars. This volume will be of much interest to students, practitioners, and policymakers in the area of international negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and international relations.
Download or read book The Practice of Mediation written by Douglas Frenkel and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exceptional, all-original book is the first to fully integrate text and video. it combines sophisticated textual analysis of the mediation process with a six-hour DVD illustrating the stages of the mediation process, The skills of effective mediators And The role of lawyers representing clients in the process. Designed for clinical or simulation courses, The Practice of Mediation: A Video-Integrated Text is sure to become the mediation skills text of choice. This text is the ultimate integration of theory and practice in that : each volume contains unscripted, high quality video depicting nine professional mediators, Of different backgrounds and orientations, mediating three different disputes, with very different results the DVD extracts are fully integrated with the text, enabling students to “see” what they are studying as they read, and enabling instructors to save precious classroom time by assigning DVD extracts to be viewed and analyzed outside of class the mediations depicted on the DVD — a child custody case, a small claims consumer dispute, and a premises liability suit filed by a tenant against his former landlord-are based on real cases, selected for their varied contexts and dispute characteristics the DVD illustrates a wide range of mediator and lawyer conduct and includes an extended comparative example of facilitative and evaluative mediation of the same matter Accessible and conversational in style, The text draws on the most recent research in the field and : explores and recognizes all of the major approaches to mediation, helping students, As prospective neutrals and client representatives, analyze how the characteristics of a dispute And The context of the mediation setting might affect what mediation approach(es) will best suit each case sets out a model of mediation, from information gathering through persuasion, that can be applied in community and court settings, and in disputes ranging from family and employment to small claims and large commercial matters examines in detail all the major ethical and role issues that mediators and lawyers representing clients in mediation encounter Unique in its approach and designed to maximize the classroom experience, this is an outstanding teaching package. The carefully crafted Teacher's Manual includes : sample syllabi and teaching suggestions for how the book can be used in a variety of course configurations short classroom exercises, games, role-plays and longer simulations, debriefing notes and references To The leading books and articles in the field a website for adopters will facilitate the exchange of teaching idea
Download or read book Global Trends in Mediation written by Nadja Marie Alexander and published by Kluwer Law International B.V.. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its first edition, Global Trends in Mediation was the first book to concentrate on mediation from a comparative perspective - reaching beyond the all-too-familiar Anglo-American view - and as such has enjoyed wide practical use among alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioners worldwide. This new edition has not only been updated throughout; it has also added two new jurisdictions (France and Quebec) and a very useful comparative table summarising the salient points from each of the fourteen jurisdictional chapters. Each jurisdictional chapter addresses critical structural and process issues in alternative dispute resolution such as the institutionalisation of mediation, mediation case law and legislation, the range and nature of disputes where mediation is utilised, court-related mediation, mediation practice standards, education, training and accreditation of mediators, the role of lawyers in mediation, online dispute resolution and future trends. All the contributors are senior dispute resolution academics or practitioners with vast knowledge and experience of dispute resolution developments in their countries and abroad.
Download or read book Mediation and Governance in Fragile Contexts written by Dekha Ibrahim Abdi and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces an innovative, practical approach to resolving an enduring issue: How can conflicts be resolved in polarized societies and fragile states?"--
Download or read book Narrative Mediation written by John Winslade and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-01-28 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, John Winslade and Gerald Monk -- leaders in the narrative therapy movement-introduce an innovative conflict resolution paradigm that is a revolutionary departure from the traditional problem-solving, interest-based model of resolving disputes. The narrative mediation approach encourages the conflicting parties to tell their personal "story" of the conflict and reach resolution through a profound understanding of the context of their individual stories. The authors map out the theoretical foundations of this new approach to conflict resolution and show how to apply specific techniques for the practical application of narrative mediation to a wide-variety of conflict situations.
Download or read book Mediation written by Carrie J. Menkel-Meadow and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mediation: Practice, Policy, and Ethics provides a comprehensive and current introduction to the world of mediation, including an overview of conflict, perspectives on justice, and dispute resolution processes to handle disputes in a variety of contexts. The book has chapters on negotiation theory and practice, as well as law and policy, case examples, and practice guidelines for mediators and attorney representatives. Leading scholars and award-winning teachers in the field present descriptions of the various forms mediation takes and mediation’s place in the panoply of dispute resolution processes. Both critiques of mediation and descriptions of its promise and potential are included. Chapters on advising clients on process choice, dispute process design, international and complex mediation, facilitation, and hybrid processes are also offered. The practical, problem-solving approach includes both analytical and behavioral approaches in varying gender, race, and cultural contexts. The text can be used for lawyer-mediators, lawyer-representatives in mediation, and non-lawyer mediators. New to the Third Edition: Streamlined text designed to be more student-friendly New updates to time-tested problems and cases have to keep the book up-to-date Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive current coverage of mediation including: Law and policy, case examples, and practice guidelines for mediators and attorney representatives Authors that are leading and award-winning scholars, teachers, and practitioners in this area Clear presentation of the advantages of mediation as well as critiques and concerns A practical, problem-solving approach that includes: Both analytical and behavioral approaches Varying gender, race, and cultural contexts Key excerpts from some of the most renowned scholars in the field Text that is applicable across the field of mediation with coverage of: Lawyer-mediators Lawyer-representatives in mediation Non-lawyer mediators
Download or read book Bringing Peace Into the Room written by Daniel Bowling and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-09-30 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing Peace Into the Room examines the personal qualities that make a mediator effective. The eminent authors of this volume go beyond traditional descriptions of academic training, theoretical orientation, and refinement of technique to confront issues related to personal temperament and the crucial psychological, intellectual and spiritual qualities of the mediation professional— qualities that are often the most potent elements of successful mediation. In this comprehensive resource, Daniel Bowling and David Hoffman bring together a stellar panel of practitioners, academics, teachers, and trainers in the field— Michele LeBaron, Kenneth Cloke, Robert Benjamin, Don Saposnek, Sara Cobb, Peter Adler, Jonathan Reitman, Lois Gold, Marvin Johnson, and others— ¾who share their personal experiences as mediators. Each contributor demonstrates that at the very heart of conflict resolution is the subtle interaction between the parties and the mediator's personal and authentic style.
Download or read book Reel Mediation written by Helen Leah Lightstone and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some might concede that the seminal legal drama 12 Angry Men might have something to teach us about conflict resolution. Might the same be said, though, of Danny DeVito’s 1989 black comedy, The War of the Roses? What could Clint Eastwood’s 2008 drama, Gran Torino, teach us about mediating disputes? In this exciting and original work of nonfiction, veteran mediator Helen Lightstone takes these and other questions seriously, asking what movies might offer as teaching tools when it comes to alternative dispute resolution. Designed with students of Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution’s advanced mediation course, “The Quintessentials,” in mind, this book is broken down into five major chapters—each of which relies on a film or set of films to explore a major area of dispute resolution. First, 12 Angry Men will introduce you to basic concepts, before the historical drama The Tenth Man provides a more complex look at processes of negotiation. The period piece Woman in Gold takes you through the arbitration process, and the documentary Music From the Big House and thriller Colonia review process design in more depth. War of the Roses offers a thorough look at advanced mediation and finally, Gran Torino examines conflict resolution across cultural difference. Overall, this groundbreaking work is perfect for anyone interested in all forms of alternative dispute resolution—especially those looking to build on their pre-existing knowledge through practical and entertaining examples drawn from popular films.
Download or read book Mediation Theory and Practice written by Suzanne McCorkle and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Mediation Theory and Practice introduces students to mediation, the research and theory that underlie it and the foundational skills that a mediator must possess in any context.
Download or read book Accessing the Public Sphere written by Ana Marta González and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Possibility of Popular Justice written by Sally Engle Merry and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1995-05-18 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVCan popular justice ever be a real alternative to the violence and coercion of state law? /div
Download or read book Argumentation in Dispute Mediation written by Sara Greco Morasso and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The context of mediation immediately highlights the importance of argumentation as a means to reasonably handle conflict. Argumentation in dispute mediation tackles this topic providing both theoretical insights and detailed empirical argumentative analysis. Its goal is twofold: to explore mediation as a real-life context of argumentation and to show how an increased argumentative awareness could improve conflict resolution. Particular emphasis is accorded to mapping mediation through an interdisciplinary reasoned review of existing accounts. The outline of a conceptual framework of mediation constitutes a solid basis for the study of argumentation in mediation. The argumentative analysis of a corpus of mediation cases, based on the pragma-dialectical account and the Argumentum Model of Topics, shows the mediator’s moves which actually help conflicting parties discuss reasonably. The mediator’s topical potential plays a crucial role in this relation at the levels of issue selection, evoking of cultural-contextual premises and choice of argument schemes.
Download or read book Conflict Mediation Across Cultures written by David W. Augsburger and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believing not only that conflict is inevitable in human life but that it is essential and can be quite constructive, Augsburger proposes a shift to an "international" approach in resolving conflict. Augsburger focuses on interpersonal and group conflicts and provides a comparison of conflict patterns within and among various cultures.
Download or read book Mediation in Family Disputes written by Marian Roberts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the authoritative textbook on family mediation. As well as mediators, this work will be indispensable for practitioners and scholars across a wide range of fields, including social work and law. It draws on a wide cross-disciplinary theoretical literature and on the author's extensive and continuing practice experience. It encompasses developments in policy, research and practice in the UK and beyond. Roberts presents mediation as an aid to joint decision-making in the context of a range of family disputes, notably those involving children. Mediation is seen as a process of intervention distinct from legal, social work and therapeutic practice, drawing on a distinctive body of knowledge across disciplinary fields including anthropology, psychology and negotiation theory. Incorporating empirical evidence, the book emphasizes the value of mediation in mitigating the harmful effects of family breakdown and conflict. First published in 1988 as a pioneering work, this third edition has been fully updated to incorporate legal and policy developments in the UK and in Europe, new sociological and philosophical perspectives on respect, justice and conflict, and international research and practice innovations.
