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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 reach their own solution.

Other Rhode Island Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

Q: Is Mediation Voluntary?
A: It works for people who want to resolve their conflicts.
Q: Is Mediation Confidential?
A: The mediators never talk to others about what happens in mediation. Any notes taken are destroyed immediately following the mediation.
Q: Is Mediation Impartial?
A: Mediators are trained not to take sides in the disputes.
Q: Can Mediation Fix Any Problem?
A: Mediators help guide the parties through the problemsolving process, but can only work if both parties want to reach a solution.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Sub-categories

Arbitration

Mediation