Dear Colleagues,
I do think that establishing a mediation service to replace a harassment advisers would be a retrograde step. My view is that there are many cases of harassment where mediation is not appropriate. Mediation, at least as far as I understand, suggests that what is problematic about harassment is the relationship between harasser and harassed. This certainly may be the case in certain 'low level' harassment cases but more serious ones will require more than mediation between the parties.
I am sorry to be so negative but I cannot see the advantage of replacing the network unless for some other reason the service is not working.
Best wishes,
David
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list on behalf of Kathy Aveyard
Sent: Thu 13/04/2006 08:47
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Subject: Mediation Services
Dear Colleagues,
We are currently considering replacing a network of Harassment Advisers
with a Mediation Service. The thinking is at a very early stage and I
wondered if anyont else has gone down this route who would be willing to
share thoughts and ideas on things like:
- the role of a mediator
- the remit of the service - advocacy or facilitation
- any training provision you know of
- monitoring the uptake and successful outcomes
Any ideas would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Kathy Aveyard
Acting Head of Equality and Diversity
University of Leeds
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