MEDIATION AND CHILD PROTECTION |
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| Authors: | Gerry K. McNeilly |
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| Affiliation: | Gerry K. McNeilly is a lawyer and mediator. He is chair of the Board of Inquiry (Human Rights) in Ontario, Canada. He also has functioned as a mediator for the courts and was the manager of the Unified Family Court in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
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| Abstract: | Mediation as a means of resolving disputes in child welfare (protection) proceedings is relatively new. Mediation as a process has been gaining recognition in almost every area of conflict or contest. It is not surprising, therefore, that its movement into taboo areas such as child welfare matters has occurred. This article focuses on how mediation in this once forbidden area is not only feasible but beneficial. Based on actual case mediations and comments, it will be shown that mediation in this area is necessary and long overdue. A blueprint and criteria will be provided to practitioners in this area as guidelines to be followed. |
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