How mediation works
1
Request
2
Assessment
3
Mediator selection
4
Mediation session
5
Agreement
- Request — a party (or both) asks RIM or a mediator to open a mediation.
- Assessment — suitability, consent and any safety issues are reviewed.
- Mediator selection — an independent mediator is appointed or agreed.
- Mediation session — joint and, where useful, private sessions.
- Agreement — if the parties reach consensus, terms are recorded.