27 lines
4.2 KiB
YAML
27 lines
4.2 KiB
YAML
id: "shalish-mediation"
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title: "Shalish Mediation"
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description: "A process based on the traditional shalish process for village-level mediation in Bangladesh, with modernizing improvements"
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data:
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stages:
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basics:
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community_rules:
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communityRulesText: "The rules and procedures for the Shalish mediation process are documented in a community handbook that explains the cultural tradition and modern adaptations made by the Madaripur Legal Aid Association. This handbook is translated into local languages and made available through community centers, government offices, and through trained mediators."
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shared_values:
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sharedValuesText: "Shalish mediation centers on values of community harmony, restorative justice, and cultural respect. Mediators emphasize the importance of restoring relationships, fairness to all parties, and finding solutions that strengthen the community. Decisions are guided by local cultural norms and expectations alongside consideration of basic principles of justice and human dignity."
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information_access:
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informationAccessText: "Information about specific cases is kept confidential among the participating parties and mediators. Statistical information about types of cases addressed (without identifying details) is collected for program evaluation and improvement. Participants receive copies of any agreements they reach during the process."
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process:
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process_start:
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processStartText: "One or more disputant parties ask a third-party intervenor to assist in the dispute resolution process. If only one of the parties initiates the process, the other party/parties may or may not choose to participate. In the case of the latter, the mediator may require conflicting parties to submit to the mediation process. The mediator may need to educate one or more parties about the benefits of mediation for conflict resolution. Upon the agreement of all parties to participate, the mediator schedules a meeting time agreeable to all."
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facilitation:
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facilitationText: "Upon the decision to enter the mediation process from the disputant parties, the mediator decides whether to mediate alone or co-mediate. In the case of co-mediation, the mediators determine each others' responsibilities for the different aspects of the mediation process, safety valves in case of problems between mediators, time schedules, a mediation site, the management of case records, and similar housekeeping aspects. Each party is allowed to make an initial statement. The mediators take notes throughout the entire mediation process. Mediators may choose to meet privately with one or all of the disputant parties. In the end, the mediators help the disputants write an agreement."
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ground_rules:
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groundRulesText: "Communication in the mediation follows established ground rules: 1) Speak only for yourself and in the first person, 2) Use language that does not blame or find fault with others, 3) Do not interrupt while another is speaking, 4) Use non-inflammatory words, 5) If stating a complaint, raise it as your own concern and follow it with a constructive suggestion as to how it might be resolved, 6) Attack the problems and concerns at hand; do not attack the other person, 7) Make statements about your interests and needs instead of stating your position, 8) Be respectful to others, 9) Listen to understand what each person is saying without being judgmental about the person or the message."
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outcome:
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documentation:
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documentationText: "All agreements reached through the shalish mediation process are documented in writing and signed by all parties. The agreement includes specific commitments made by each party, timelines for implementation, and consequences for non-compliance. Both parties receive copies of the signed agreement. A summary (without identifying information) is kept for program evaluation purposes."
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monitoring:
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monitoringText: "Following the mediation, there is a follow-up period of 30-60 days during which the mediator checks with parties to ensure the agreement is being implemented. If problems arise, parties can return for additional mediation sessions. The community maintains records of successful resolutions to help improve the mediation process over time." |