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Rhode Island Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Is mediation voluntary?
  It works for people who want to resolve their conflicts.
• Is mediation confidential?
  The mediators never talk to others about what happens in mediation. Any notes taken are destroyed immediately following the mediation.
• Is mediation impartial?
  Mediators are trained not to take sides in the disputes.
• Who reaches an agreement?
  Mediators do not judge guilt or innocence, nor do they decide how a dispute should be settled. Mediators are there only to guide the process and help the disputants … more
• Can mediation fix any problem?
  Mediators help guide the parties through the problem­solving process, but can only work if both parties want to reach a solution.

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