Mediation Program (MP)
Your Road Map to Solutions
Mediation is a process of resolving conflict in which an impartial person meets with the participants to facilitate mutually agreed upon solutions. The mediator does not take sides and keeps the focus on the process of problem solving. The participants retain control over the decisions and agreements. The mediator helps develop options and explore alternatives but does not impose decisions on the participants. Mediation is available at the Hub Monday through Thursday 8 AM-9 PM or Friday 8 AM-5 PM.When do you mediate?
- When parents or caregivers feel their child is becoming beyond their control.
- When parents or caregivers need help in resolving conflict with children.
- When students are struggling in school.
- When parents need assistance making decisions regarding child custody.
- When parents and their children need to discuss co-parenting concerns.
- When you are a victim of a crime.
- When a youth wants to take accountability for their offense.
Who Participates?
- Youth in crisis
- Parents or Caregivers
- Teachers
- Case workers
- Juvenile offenders
- Counselors
- Community members
Why Participate?
- Participants have input in resolving problems.
- The environment is cooperative and focused on problem solving.
- This process saves the participants time.
- The setting is less formal and more inclusive.
- The opportunity for a win/win situation.
What to Expect
- A safe environment.
- An Impartial Facilitator.
- Active involvement in the solution process.
- An opportunity to be heard.
- Individual pre-mediation meeting.
- Mutually agreed upon solutions.