Mediation in child protection: facilitating the resolution of disputes

The province of Nova Scotia undertook to design a mediation program, train mediators, and prepare child protective service agencies so that mediation could be implemented on a provincewide basis. This article discusses the program, as well as aspects of the experience that other jurisdictions should...

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Published in:Child welfare 1995-05, Vol.74 (3), p.743-762
Main Authors: Savoury, G.R, Beals, H.L, Parks, J.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arbitration
Canada
child abuse
Child Neglect
Child Placement
Child Protection
Child Safety
Child Welfare
conflict
Disputes
Employment training programs
family problems
Foreign Countries
Government agencies
laws and regulations
Mediation
Mediation Techniques
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Canada
Professional Education
Social services
social workers
State Legislation
State Programs
Training
TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN CHILD WELFARE
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Summary:The province of Nova Scotia undertook to design a mediation program, train mediators, and prepare child protective service agencies so that mediation could be implemented on a provincewide basis. This article discusses the program, as well as aspects of the experience that other jurisdictions should consider in developing similar programs.
ISSN:0009-4021