Mediation and Domestic Violence

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In this article, the writer notes that the issue of domestic violence has been debated for decades throughout the criminal justice system, government and society. The writer points out that because there has been a steady increase in the number of domestic violence cases over time, it has been suggested that mediation may be the solution to resolving issues, saving families and stopping the continued violence through communication. The writer discusses that mediation, however, by its very nature suggests that there are two parties that are equal and that there is a desire for there to be a solution that is equitable to both individuals. Therefore, the writer maintains that while there are many segments of society that believes that mediation is appropriate in domestic violence cases, it is evident that if equality does not exist between the parties, mediation is not a solution to the issue.

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"Although this is becoming the standard of practice in the court system, it is also not always achieved effectively because of the lack of skill in domestic violence cases that exists in the court system. Therefore, wives that have experienced domestic violence may be directed to enter mediation, even though the situation calls for other actions to be taken that would prevent further violence.
"The State of Georgia has determined that mediation can be effective in domestic violence cases if proper screenings occur prior to the onset of the mediation process. The state has placed into affect procedures in which mediation can be considered in domestic violence situations, where there is no threat to the individuals being abused and in which the mediators are specifically trained to work with domestic violence cases."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Davis, R. (1998). Domestic violence: Facts and fallacies. Westport: Praeger. Domestic violence guidelines. (n.d.). Georgia State Government. Retrieved April 1 2007, from http://www2.state.ga.us/Courts/adr/domviol.htm
• Buzwa, C., and Buzwa, E. (1992). Domestic violence: The changing criminal justice system. Westport: Auburn.
• Erickson, S., and McKnight, M. (2001). The practitioners guide to mediation: A client centered approach. New York: Wiley.
• Hague, G., Malos, E., and Wilton, T. (1998). Domestic violence: Action for change. Cheltenham: New Clarion Press.
• Hoyle, C. (1998). Negotiating domestic violence: Police, criminal justice and victims. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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