WHY MEDIATION?

How does mediation produce concrete solutions? Mediation...
  • preserves or enhances relationships
  • focuses individuals on true interests
  • allows appropriate expression of emotions
  • focuses on problem-solving and education
  • provides an opportunity to resolve conflict at an early stage; it can be used before and after a formal complaint process has been started
  • allows disputing parties to maintain control over the outcome
  • allows for more timely creative agreements to be crafted 
  • can be private, confidential, and privileged