Sligo Community Mediation Service
Resolving Conflict through Mediation
ABOUT MEDIATION
How does it work?
Typically the mediation process takes a number of meetings along the following lines:
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Pre-mediation/Initial meetings with both parties separately
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Agreement to mediate signed by parties involved
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Mediation process - Joint or separate meetings with parties as appropriate
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Process may include a review of the situation after mediated agreement
Mediaton Process
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Ground rules agreed
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Both sides of the story are told
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Issues are identified, clarified and prioritised
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Solutions explored by parties
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Agreement written and signed
"It was so supportive in having a difficult conversation, it provided a safe place to talk"
Who is it
for?
Benefits of Mediation
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The process is simple and can be relatively quick
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Parties are directly involved in coming up with a mutually agreed solution to the dispute
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It is a creative and compassionate way of settling disputes
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It can help build better post-conflict relationships
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It is a proven, effective way to resolve conflict
The Community Mediation Service was established to serve the needs of those in Sligo’s communities who may be in conflict or experiencing disputes.
Mediation can be used by anyone involved in:
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Disputes or conflict arising within a community or voluntary organisation
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Separating Couples
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Family Mediation
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Elder Mediation
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Workplace Mediation
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Family Farms Mediation
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Disputes involving Residents Associations
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Disputes between neighbours
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Disputes involving any aspect of intercultural misunderstanding
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Disputes involving racism and sectarianism
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Disputes involving Statutory Bodies
Sligo Community Mediation
Our Service is:
Confidential &
Professional