Advanced Issues in Mediation
This interactive institute will include a discussion of a variety of issues, dynamics, techniques, and approaches that have impacted mediation practice. Topics will include: family-focused mediation, addressing differing parenting styles, PCCP, the role of GALs, protocols and safe practices in cases with IPV dynamics and others! The panel will introduce Settlement Week, a court managed program that has reduced court backlog through mediation and offer tips for setting up such a program in other jurisdictions. From niche solutions to case management to AI, learn also about the next wave of technology tools to adapt and integrate into mediation practice.

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* 1. Based on the content of this session, I am able to (1=Strongly disagree, 5=Strongly agree):

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1. Identify at least 2 techniques for a family-focused mediation approach.
2. Discuss the purpose of integrating other professionals into the mediation process and specific sessions.
3. Discuss the Ohio Settlement Week Program and how to develop a similar program in other jurisdictions.
4. Identify protocols and tools for assessment for maintain safety during the mediation process.
5. Review technology tools that have and will impact mediation practice, including the use virtual sessions and AI.

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* 2. Please rate moderator: Marya Cody Kolman, JD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 3. Please rate presenter: Christy Cumberlander Walker, MPA (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 4. Please rate presenter: Wendi Stern, MBA (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 5. Please rate presenter: Amy Armstrong, LISW-S (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 6. Please rate presenter: Gary Doernhoefer, JD (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 7. Please rate presenter: Magistrate Larry McQuain (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 8. The content of the presentation was consistent with the abstract in the symposium brochure

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* 9. Please rate this session presentation overall (1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

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* 10. How much did you learn as a result of this CE program? (1=Very little, 5=Great deal)

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* 11. Information presented in this session reflected the most current evidence on this topic (1=Disagree, 5=Agree)

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* 12. How useful was the content of this CE program for your practice or other professional development (1=Not useful, 5=Extremely useful)

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* 13. Additional Comments

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