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Rethinking Family Mediation


Rethinking Family Mediation

The Role of the Family Mediator in Contemporary Times
Perspectives on Law and Access to Justice 1. First Edition

von: Rachael Blakey

CHF 43.00

Verlag: Bristol University Press
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 26.02.2025
ISBN/EAN: 9781529232974
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 256

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<p>Over several decades, policies have made mediation a key part of the English and Welsh family justice system. As the process faces increasing demand from a diverse and complex client base, some argue for a return to a fully funded court system. However, this dominant view overlooks the longstanding problems with the court process, as well as the potential value of mediation. </p>
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<p> This book, based on original research, highlights the evolving role of mediators who assist families without legal support. By doing so, it reveals a contemporary vision of family justice that addresses some of the challenges in today’s landscape.</p>
<p>1. Introduction</p>
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<p> Part 1: Tracking Family Mediator Practice</p>
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<p> 2. The Rise of Family Mediation in Law and Policy</p>
<p> 3. The Limited Mediator</p>
<p> 4. The Flexible Mediator</p>
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<p> Part 2: An Empirical Study Into the Flexible Mediator</p>
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<p> 5. The Four Mediator Functions</p>
<p> 6. Flexible Mediators and Family Justice</p>
<p> 7. The Wider Barriers to Family Mediation Reform</p>
<p> 8. Conclusion</p>
Rachael Blakey is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick.
<p>Presents a contemporary vision of access to justice that integrates court processes, mediation and other methods to meet modern day challenges;</p>
<p> Features original empirical research, providing unique insights into the evolving role of family mediators;</p>
<p> Highlights family mediation’s potential to address the shortcomings of the traditional court system.</p>