Böcker av Pamela K Struss

As an introduction to the practice of mediation, this textbook is designed to acquaint the student with a basic knowledge of the anatomy of disputes, conflict, and mediation. Students using this text will learn to understand the sources and nature of conflict; conflict styles and their own personal conflict style; mediation concepts and different styles of mediation; and appropriate resolution methods. Students will be able to recognize the styles of conflicting parties; prepare and conduct a mediation session; provide an orientation to mediation for the parties; facilitate a meaningful exchange between the parties; help the parties recognize their positions; facilitate the parties in finding their best alternatives to a court rendered judgment; and act as a scribe for the parties when they reach an agreement.The 4th edition has been substantially revised to update with new information and laws particularly around mediating in the virtual world. Additionally, the role-plays have been enhanced to provide more information and techniques. This text complies with all the materials specific to meet the Supreme Court of Virginia's mediation certification requirements and includes all the basic skills of mediation throughout the world. it meets the knowledge and skills required of anyone wanting to be a mediator.

Overview of the Virginia Judicial System, 1st Edition outlines Virginia's court system from historical and practical perspectives. Court formation history, understanding of the roles in the judicial system, and court procedures are just some of the valuable chapters in this edition. Mediation students gain understanding of the Virginia judiciary's history, its operations, each court's jurisdiction and how mediation interacts with the court system. Students will emerge with a knowledge of the judicial system, understand how to avoid practicing law, ethical practice and how the courts, supporting personnel and mediation work together for society's benefit.Pamela K. Struss, Alexander B. Pais, and Anna Maher are part of George Mason University's School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Also available from Struss and Pais is Practice of Mediation in Civil Court and in the Commonwealth of Virginia: Introduction to Mediation, Process, Skills and Problem Solving, 3rd Edition (Mason Publishing, 2018).