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What is Mediation
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Mediation is a dispute resolution process offering an
alternative method of resolving disputes prior to litigation
or during litigation. A trained mediator acts as a neutral
third party and facilitates negotiations between individuals
in conflict. The focus is on assisting the parties’ to
identify their issues, needs, and interests. The mediator
helps the disputants in determining and creating options to
promote a mutually satisfying resolution.
Mediation is a confidential voluntary process that offers a
non-adversarial environment. Although in court-annexed or
court-referred mediation programs the parties may be ordered
to attend a mediation session, any settlement is entirely
voluntary. In the absence of settlement the parties retain
their right to take their conflict before a judge or jury.
All mediators at Peacemaker are professionals specially
trained and registered by the Georgia Office of Dispute
Resolution. Additionally, they are members of the
Association of Conflict Resolution, a national organization.
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