Be a Mediator not a Troublemaker
Problems or disagreements can arise anywhere whether at home, on the job, or in the street. It may not be your fault or you may not be involved, but we must be aware of this and keep an eye out if a situation starts to unfold nearby. Keeping the peace or coming to a resolution between two involved parties or between yourself and someone else is a form of mediation.
Mediators use different techniques to resolve differences, or in the case of the law, to settle a case. They range from open discussion to reach an agreement (Evaluative), controlling what can be discussed and discussing how the issue(s)can be resolved (Facilitative), or looking at the conflict as a crisis in communication (Transformative). There is also biased mediation, in which the mediator looks to protect their parties interests, as well as online mediation, which employs online technology to communicate despite distance, disability, or other barriers to prevent a direct meeting.
Of course mediation is one of many ways to settle a dispute. It is unlikely to work unless:
All parties are willing to negotiate
All parties have legal representation
All parties are of legal age
Mediators use different techniques to resolve differences, or in the case of the law, to settle a case. They range from open discussion to reach an agreement (Evaluative), controlling what can be discussed and discussing how the issue(s)can be resolved (Facilitative), or looking at the conflict as a crisis in communication (Transformative). There is also biased mediation, in which the mediator looks to protect their parties interests, as well as online mediation, which employs online technology to communicate despite distance, disability, or other barriers to prevent a direct meeting.
Of course mediation is one of many ways to settle a dispute. It is unlikely to work unless:
All parties are willing to negotiate
All parties have legal representation
All parties are of legal age