Source [[The Mediation Process 4th ed by Christopher W Moore]] #mediation People have a range of options from "Conflict Avoidance" to "Violence" to resolve disputes. ![[Screenshot 2022-02-17 at 4.11.10 PM.png]] - The left is more win-win, while right is win-lose. - Mediator does not have authority to make or impose a decision on those involved. - Towards the right end of the spectrum, there will be more coercion from external party to force opposing party. Nonviolently or violently into submission. - [[What is the definition of a dispute]] - [[What is the difference between negotiation and mediation]] - [[What type of disputes are suitable for negotiation process]] - [[When to use mediation]] - Mediators are "outside" of the context of the disputes. No stakes in the disputes. Impartial. No authority over the parties. (Page 24) - [[What is the difference between Arbitration and Judicial proceeding]] - Extralegal approach - methods that are outside legal or institutional structures - non-violence - civil disobedience demonstration, fasting, boycott, making the situation difficult for the other party to force a concession. - violence - physical coercion, convince the opposing party that they will use power