Tuesday 27 January 9am – 10am
For Mediators
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Interpreters play a key role in aiding communication when those involved in a mediation do not speak the same language, but it can be difficult to have a third party in the mediation room translating what is said by all. During this webinar, you will hear from three mediators of their experiences of working with interpreters, and how they prepare for and conduct mediations effectively when an interpreter is required.
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Katy Harris is an accredited Family and Civil Mediator and founder of Mediation Matters Midlands Ltd and The London Mediation Company. She is known for her calm, highly skilled facilitation of complex cases and for helping clients move from entrenched positions into realistic, child-focused outcomes. Katy specialises in child-inclusive and trauma-informed practice, drawing on her background as a Child Development Consultant to bring developmental insight and safeguarding awareness into the mediation room. Her work supports parents to move from blame and escalation into practical proposals that reduce future conflict and create long-term stability for children. She is an international trainer and speaker and leads youth early intervention work through the Resolve Enrichment Programme, teaching young people negotiation, emotional regulation and de-escalation skills before conflict escalates into crisis. Katy is also Conference Host of Bridging the Gap, a major international conference in London focused on improving outcomes for separating families. |
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Janet has been a consultant mediator for Reunite International Child Abduction Centre since 2015 and is also the PPC for the service. Janet conducts approximately two international child abduction mediations per week and regularly these mediations require the use of interpreters, sometimes for both parties. Janet has trained mediators in Japan, Brazil and Italy where simultaneous translation was used.
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Romina Kamran is dedicated to helping families find resolution and understanding as a fully accredited family mediator and member of the Family Mediation Council. Her career in mediation is built on a foundation of exceptional interpersonal skills honed during a successful corporate career in commercial sales and partnership development for technology companies in the digital communication and security industry. Over the years, Romina has handled many cases, including complex family mediation scenarios involving parental disputes and civil or workplace conflicts. Her empathetic yet pragmatic approach ensures that parties feel heard and supported as they work toward mutually agreeable solutions. In addition to her mediation practice, Romina is also a qualified PPC (Professional Practice Consultant) a role that enables her to train and mentor aspiring mediators seeking accreditation. This leadership role highlights her dedication to raising the standards of the mediation profession and sharing her expertise with the next generation of mediators. Romina is the founder of Ark Mediation, a practice specialising in family mediation services. |
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Tawhid ar-Rahman is a practising family mediator and the founder of Salam Mediation, with over five years’ experience working with separating and divorcing families. Before moving into family mediation, he spent much of his professional life in the creative industry, working as an art director in advertising and later as a documentary photographer. He holds a BA in Visual Communication and a Master’s degree in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, and has worked across a range of communities through his international work. Through Salam Mediation, Tawhid supports families from diverse backgrounds, offering a multicultural approach and working bilingually and, where appropriate, trilingually. His practice focuses on early engagement, constructive communication, and helping families address conflict in a way that keeps children at the centre. |
