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About the Author:
This research report on Opportunities in the ADR Field in Georgia was compiled by Jennifer Matte. Ms. Matte is Vermont Law School graduate. During law school, she completed an externship with the Consortium for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Her work with The Center for Legal Solutions, Inc. has primarily focused on the emergence of specializations within the ADR community.
Questions and comments regarding this research may be directed to jmatte@vermontlaw.edu. |
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Opportunities with Elder / Family Caregiver Mediation
Elder Mediation is generally used as a means of resolving family or caregiver disputes while preserving the autonomy of the older party
Specifically, guardianship mediation programs utilize mediation in situations where family members or friends have already petitioned for guardianship of an older person
Mediation may provide an alternative means of addressing the issues prompting the guardianship petition
(desire to find an alternative that addresses the issues of concern
without taking away the rights of the older person to make all or most of the decisions about their life)
GA has a specific elder mediation program known as Family Caregiver Mediation
And has developed the National Elder Mediation Network to handle current issues in elder mediation
The program is available due to a grant to the GA Division of Aging Services and the Center for Social Gerontology
Serves Georgians aged 60 and older
Uses Mediation to assist frail older persons and their family caregivers to address and resolve problems and disputes which arise when families face the emotional, physical, and financial demands of providing long term care to an older family member
Who administers the program?
Who is the director and what is their title?
Family Caregiver Mediation:
Maria Greene director of Division of Aging Services, GA Dept of HR
Contact: (404) 657-5337
Who performs the mediation?
How is this determined?
Generally, elder mediation is performed by a private mediator selected by the elder and his or her caregiver
What are the requirements for training in order to mediate these disputes?
How much experience is suggested or required?
Training recommendations and programs have been developed by the
Center for Social Gerontology
(nonprofit research and training organization designed to promote the individual autonomy of older persons and advance their well-being in society)
Training:
2.5 day training programs for experienced mediators who wish to extend their practice into guardianship/family caregiver mediation
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40 hour general mediation training
16 hour adult guardianship/caregiver training
10 hour internship
Course Curriculum:
Mediation Preparation and Process (basics)
Ethical Issues focused on protecting the respondent
Instruction on guardianship law and practice
Where is this type of mediation performed?
Mediations are held at local community dispute resolution centers or in locations that are convenient and accessible to both parties
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