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Family Mediation: State & local examples
Family mediation programs have been implemented in several jurisdictions. The following resources describe how to develop and implement such programs and discuss evaluation findings of demonstration projects.
The Essex County Child Welfare Mediation Program: Evaluation Results and Recommendations (PDF - 6794 KB)
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Technical Assistance Bulletin, 5(4), 2001
Interim evaluation based on 129 mediations completed in 2000.
Introducing Child Permanency Mediation in New York State: Planning and Implementing a Multi-Site Pilot Project
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (2006)
Describes implementation process; intended to aid future implementation efforts of child permanency mediation programs.
Mediation: Why Should You Go? What Should You Say?: A Guide for Parents and Guardians About Participating in Mediation (PDF - 116 KB)
The Children's Court Mediation Program, New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (2007)
Discusses why parents should participate in mediation, the role of participants in the process, topics that should be discussed, the timeline for mediation, and tips for preparing for mediation.
Mediation in Child
Protection Cases: An Evaluation of the Washington, D.C. Family Court Child Protection Mediation Program (PDF - 444 KB)
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (2005)
Evaluation results of case outcomes for child abuse and neglect cases that were randomly assigned to mediation and a comparison group of cases that were handled through the traditional hearing process.
Mediation in Juvenile Dependency Court: Multiple Perspectives
Edwards, et al.
Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 53(4), 2002
View Abstract
Representatives from each party or interest in the juvenile dependency process in Santa Clara County, California, offer their perspectives on mediation.
Permanency Planning Mediation Pilot Program Evaluation Report (PDF - 515 KB)
Michigan State University School of Social Work (2004)
Examines mediation used at a variety of points in the child protection and legal process in Michigan, from pre-adjudication through finalized adoption.