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About Mediation Services
Mediation is a confidential process in which two or more parties in dispute meet with a neutral third person, a mediator
The role of the mediator is distinct from that of a judge or arbitrator in that mediators are not empowered to make decisions but only to guide the parties toward resolution of the dispute. The goal of mediation is to resolve conflicts while providing a forum for active participation and control by the parties themselves, with or without assistance from parties' attorneys.
Mediation of criminal cases is different from family and civil court cases in that the starting point is not neutral or blameless.
In mediation of criminal disputes, an offender is expected to admit having done something wrong before mediation can begin. From that point forward, the mediator is neutral towards the parties as they work towards determining the best way for the offender to make amends. To learn more, call Jill at 843-819-0557.
Jill is a co-founder of the Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2008 dedicated to providing quality, accessible dispute resolution and training. The MMCC offers pro bono and reduced rate mediation services. For more information, visit the Center's website: https://www.mediationcentercharleston.org.
