To impose a binding solution on the parties.

To facilitate a negotiated settlement between the parties.

To determine the legal rights and obligations of the parties.

To provide a forum for public debate on the policy issue.

Confidentiality

Impartiality

Voluntariness

All of the above

To act as a judge and decide the outcome of the dispute.

To represent one of the parties in the dispute.

To facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties.

To provide legal advice to the parties.

It is less adversarial than litigation.

It is more cost-effective than litigation.

It preserves relationships between the parties.

All of the above

When the parties have a history of working together.

When the parties are willing to compromise.

When the issues in dispute are complex and technical.

When the parties are under a tight deadline to resolve the dispute.

The parties may have strong emotions and deeply held beliefs.

The issues in dispute may be highly politicized.

The parties may have unequal power or resources.

All of the above

By building trust and rapport with the parties.

By creating a safe and confidential environment for communication.

By helping the parties to identify their underlying interests.

All of the above

Facilitative mediation

Evaluative mediation

Transformative mediation

All of the above

To provide funding for mediation programs.

To train and certify mediators.

To establish standards for mediation practice.

All of the above

By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors.

By facilitating dialogue and consensus-building.

By developing collaborative solutions that address root causes.

All of the above

Mediation may not be appropriate for disputes involving violence or criminal activity.

Mediation may not be effective when the parties have a history of conflict or distrust.

Mediation may not be suitable for disputes involving complex legal issues.

All of the above

By providing a forum for citizens to express their views.

By facilitating dialogue between citizens and policymakers.

By helping to build consensus on policy issues.

All of the above

Mediators should be impartial and avoid taking sides.

Mediators should respect the confidentiality of the mediation process.

Mediators should avoid conflicts of interest.

All of the above

By facilitating communication and negotiation between the agencies.

By helping the agencies to identify their underlying interests.

By developing collaborative solutions that address the needs of all parties.

All of the above

Preparing the parties for mediation in advance.

Creating a safe and confidential environment for communication.

Focusing on the underlying interests of the parties.

All of the above