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Who facilitates the mediation session?

The mediator, a third party trained neutral, facilitates the process. The mediator will be an impartial third party, with no personal interests in the resolution and no preconceived bias as to how the dispute should be resolved. Mediators help parties clarify the issues in the dispute, identify interests, and explore potential solutions acceptable to all. Mediators must ensure confidentiality, which includes destroying all written notes taken during the process. Mediators have no authority to make or impose a decision or judge the merits of the dispute.

Last Modified: May 31, 2023