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Frequently Asked Questions
What is mediation?
Answer:
Mediation is a process for people to have face-to-face conversations about the issues important to them. Mediators are impartial and will not make decisions for you. They help people in conflict communicate and support their own decision-making. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process.
How is mediation different than arbitration?
Answer:
A core value of mediation is party self-determination. Praxis Conflict Centre’s mediators facilitate the conversation between parties so that they can make decisions that are important to them. Arbitration is a quasi-judicial process where the arbitrator hears the evidence from both sides and makes a binding decision.
What happens if one party refuses to mediate?
Answer:
Mediation is voluntary and a session can only be scheduled if both parties agree. The Center respects the decision of each party in choosing whether mediation is right for him/her.
Do I need a case pending in court to request mediation?
Answer:
No. Anyone can call the Center to request mediation.
Can youth request mediation?
Answer:
Yes.
How do I know mediation will be fair?
Answer:
Mediators are impartial. The mediator does not take sides and is always there for both of you. The mediator doesn’t ever make any decisions for you; you work out between yourselves what proposals you want to accept. Either of you can stop the mediation process at any time; mediation will only go ahead if both of you want it to.