Rethinking Family Mediation: The Role of the Family Mediator in Contemporary Times

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Rachael Blakey (University of Warwick)

Rethinking Family Mediation

The Role of the Family Mediator in Contemporary Times

Rachael Blakey (University of Warwick)

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Bristol University Press
26 February 2025

Series: Perspectives on Law and Access to Justice

Over several decades, policies have made mediation a key part of the English and Welsh family justice system. As the process faces increasing demand from a diverse and complex client base, some argue for a return to a fully funded court system. However, this dominant view overlooks the longstanding problems with the court process, as well as the potential value of mediation.

This book, based on original research, highlights the evolving role of mediators who assist families without legal support. By doing so, it reveals a contemporary vision of family justice that addresses some of the challenges in today's landscape.

By: Rachael Blakey (University of Warwick)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529232967
ISBN 10: 1529232961
Series: Perspectives on Law and Access to Justice
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 26 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

1. Introduction Part 1: Tracking Family Mediator Practice 2. The Rise of Family Mediation in Law and Policy 3. The Limited Mediator 4. The Flexible Mediator Part 2: An Empirical Study Into the Flexible Mediator 5. The Four Mediator Functions 6. Flexible Mediators and Family Justice 7. The Wider Barriers to Family Mediation Reform 8. Conclusion

Rachael Blakey is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick.

Reviews for Rethinking Family Mediation: The Role of the Family Mediator in Contemporary Times

“A vital addition to the literature tracking mediation’s increasingly central role in contemporary family justice. Its original empirical evidence and analysis provide new, valuable insights and greater conceptual understanding of the ‘flexible’ family mediator.” Anne Barlow, University of Exeter ""A welcome attempt to add to evidence-based understanding of the practice of family mediation."" Mavis Maclean, University of Oxford