CEDRS («Center for Effective Dispute Resolution Services») is a
private mediation organization serving attorneys, the courts, businesses, government entities, and the general public in settling cases and resolving disputes.
The result of the efforts was the 1984 Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation («1984 Model Standards») which have served as a resource document for state and
national mediation organizations.
She also serves on the board of the National Wildlife Refuge Association, the National Parks and Conservation Association, and on the boards of the nonprofit
environmental mediation organizations RESOLVE and the Consensus Building Institute.
Fred Hertz introduced the keynote speakers; Steve Schrey introduced a survey of the Bay Area mediation landscape; Patricia Prince reported
on mediation organizations; Marc Fong discussed issues of concern to private mediators; and Claudia Viera facilitated the panel about diversity.
Other
mediation organizations also recognized that their current standards of practice for family mediation also needed review in light of developments in mediation practice since they were promulgated.
The Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation were subsequently adopted by AFCC, the American Bar Association, the Association for Conflict Resolution, and numerous state and
local mediation organizations.
Dr. Barbara Landau — a psychologist, lawyer, mediator, president of the Toronto -
area mediation organization Cooperative Solutions, and co-author of The Family Mediation Handbook — agrees.
As the oldest
professional mediation organization in Massachusetts, we provide educational and networking opportunities for our members in addition to standards of practice and certification.
MCFM was the first organization to certify family mediators in Massachusetts, and MCFM is one of the few state or
national mediation organizations that offer an opportunity for experienced and trained family mediators to maintain a status of Certified Family Mediator.
This was indeed a fascinating discussion and it was very interesting for me to participate as part of
a mediation organization from BC.
Woody also offers customized consultations for mediation trainers and teachers, professional practice groups, and
mediation organizations.
More than 20 organizations were invited to participate in an informative afternoon of speakers, panel discussions and networking to share information about issues of concern to courts,
mediation organizations and businesses, private mediators, and community mediation providers.
Additionally, Larry is a Founding Member of the national family mediators» and
mediation organization, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (AFPM).