To learn the steps of a mediation process and see that it is just a more formalized way of doing the basic steps of problem-solving Put the word "conflict" on the board. Hand out paper and pencils.

Instead of the adversarial nature of the courtroom, a mediation session fosters open and effective communication between spouses. Mediators encourage the parties to express their thoughts and feelings ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A consultant tasked with assessing whether there’s potential for compromise on Nicholas County schools construction is recommending a more formal mediation process. The consultant ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The return to the classroom is on hold for students in the School District of Philadelphia. The plan was to bring a limited number of students back into classrooms this coming ...

Effective advocacy at mediation is both an art and a science. At bottom, you are trying to probe whether settlement is possible—in other words, is there something that both sides would agree to. The ...

“We didn’t want that event to define who we are,” the Rev. David Bennett said of the tragic events of February 7, 2008, when Charles Lee “Cookie” Thornton opened fire in a Kirkwood City Council ...