Tuesday 27 January 4pm – 5pm
For Local Family Justice Board Members
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A webinar covering the benefits of mediation for families, the principles of mediation, case examples of how and when mediation can help, and practical information about referring to mediation.
A 40 minute presentation explaining what mediation is, how it works and how families can access this, with examples of the impact this has had for families provided by an FMC accredited mediator. Q&A to follow.
This session will help you to understand:
- What family mediation is and who it is for
- The benefits of family mediation
- How the mediation process works, including MIAM and assessment for domestic abuse
- How a mediator will help participants explore options for resolving disputes
- How and why the voice of the child should be heard in mediation
- The importance of choosing a mediator on the FMC register, and how to do so
- Funding options: legal aid and the voucher scheme
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Jan Coulton is an FMCA mediator, PPC and director of the Family Mediation Council. Jan is a recognised name in the field of mediation and is an experienced trainer approved by the Family Mediation Council. It is her extensive knowledge of the subject that has gained her invitations to lecture and present at conferences worldwide. She also writes and delivers bespoke training courses and provides Professional Practice Consultancy (PPC) to professional mediators who are accredited or working towards accreditation. Nationally recognised for her 30 years of work in family mediation, Jan has received the National Mediation Awards two years running. She has a solid legal background, having qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Jan is a partner at Ataraxy Family Mediation, delivering FMC approved mediation courses. |
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Helen Anthony is the Chief Executive Officer of the FMC. Helen is a non-practising solicitor, and has a background in family law and policy development. Helen has worked on out of court dispute resolution issues in personal injury, defamation and other civil law contexts, and has worked for the Family Mediation Council for over ten years. |
