D02 – Domestic Violence and Mediation: The Elephant in the Room – Susan Marvin (2.1 CME Credits Domestic Violence)

This interactive workshop will provide an intermediate to advanced level of information about what constitutes domestic violence; factors to consider in deciding whether a case is appropriate for mediation; how a mediator may recognize domestic violence in mediation from the time the mediator accepts the case until mediation is completed; which of the Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators the mediator particularly needs to be aware of and may need to apply during the mediation; how to protect the mediation process, parties and participants by applying the rules; and provide the presentation attendees with scenarios to discuss in small groups.