Ok, I am thinking of mediation, but how does it work? What is the mediation process? Well, usually the process begins with a one-on-one consultation with each disputant to discuss and assess the issues in dispute. Also, the mediator will try to get a better understanding of the dispute and the personalities involved in the dispute. In this preliminary consultation, the mediator may screen for violence or other potential power imbalances. This is especially true for the family mediation process.
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