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Mediation is a process where an impartial third party helps two or more parties discuss a dispute and work toward a solution that is acceptable to all parties. Participation is voluntary. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, the mediator does not decide the outcome of the dispute. Mediated agreements tend to succeed because they result from a process that allows parties to create their own solutions.

Why is it used and when?

Mediation works in situations where the parties are willing to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the dispute. It is particularly valuable when there is an on-going relationship among or between the parties.

Mediation can be used in many areas:

• Commercial
  Resolving debtor/creditor problems, partnership or company disputes, contract disputes, wrongful dismissal or other civil matters.

• Family
  Resolving issues of financial support for a spouse or children, parenting plans, division of matrimonial property and disputes regarding estates.

• Organizational
  Planning or intervening in labor/management collective bargaining, resolving workplace conflict and harassment or grievance disputes.

• Victim/Offender
  Working out agreements that satisfy the victim while meeting the needs of the offender.

• Public Policy/Environmental
  Resolving expropriation and other land use disputes and issues regarding the development or implementation of public policy.

• Community
  Resolving neighbourhood disputes, zoning conflicts and community development issues.

• School
  Resolving teacher/student, teacher/parent and student/student disputes.

• Cross-Cultural
  Resolving conflicts between or among participants from different cultures.

Is mediation the right process for me?

Mediation is not appropriate for every person or situation. Mediated agreements tend to result from meetings where participants are willing to express themselves while demonstrating respect for the other party. A skilled mediator can help parties assess their situation to determine if the mediation process would be an appropriate way to resolve the dispute.