The Quiet Revolution Comes to Kentucky: A Case Study in Community Mediation

The evolution of the informal dispute resolute alternative to unassisted negotiation & litigation is examined through case study analysis of the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. Topics addressed include: (1) origins of the mediation program; (2) court referral rules & procedures, including...

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Published in:Kentucky law journal 1992-07, Vol.81 (4), p.855-958
Main Author: Stipanowich, Thomas J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Conflict Resolution
Disputes
Evolution
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Summary:The evolution of the informal dispute resolute alternative to unassisted negotiation & litigation is examined through case study analysis of the Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. Topics addressed include: (1) origins of the mediation program; (2) court referral rules & procedures, including court-mandated mediation & the circuit court mediation rule; (3) mediation center rules & procedures, including the role of the mediator, attorneys, & preservation of confidentiality; (4) mediator qualifications & training; (5) small claims mediation; (6) funding & support; (7) evaluation of mediation efforts, including procedures, settlement rates, reasons for failure to settle, & satisfaction with the mediation process; (8) mediation center outreach & educational efforts; & (9) the future of the mediation community. D. Generoli
ISSN:0023-026X