Conversations with Young People in Family Mediation - by Lisa Parkinson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

'Lisa has been a pioneer for many years of innovative mediation practice involving young people This book provides convincing evidence of the power of young people's voices and the necessity that they be heard.'

Neil Robinson, mediator, consultant and trainer, Mental Health Tribunal Judge, Visiting Professor, Staffordshire University

'Lisa Parkinson's expertise of more than four decades as a mediator and her enormous experience and deep insights into child-inclusive mediation make Conversations with Young People in Family Mediation an invaluable and essential read for those interested in this topic.'

Christoph Paul, co-founder of International Mediation Centre for Family Conflict and Child Abduction, Berlin.

'There is a genius to Lisa's writing that blurs the edges between report and rapport ....it is peppered with lively examples and anecdotes.'

Glynne Davies, mediator and family lawyer, London

Conversations with Young People in Family Mediation highlights the importance of talking with young people and taking account of their views, because they have the right to be heard and they need to be involved in decisions affecting their lives. The book includes:

- Valuable advice from young people on how to talk with them in helpful ways
- Anonymised examples of young people's participation in mediation
- A chapter on Diversity and Inclusivity
- An overview of significant research findings
- Appendices including a draft code of practice and sample documents

It is an invaluable guide to this important topic for mediators, lawyers, judges, social workers and academics.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law and Mediation online services.

Review Quotes

"Lisa Parkinson's expertise of more than four decades as a mediator and her enormous experience and deep insights into child inclusive mediation make 'Conversations with Young People in Family Mediation' an invaluable and essential read for those interested in this topic." --Christoph Paul, co-founder of MiKK - International Mediation Centre for Family Conflict and Child Abduction - Berlin

"There is a genius to Lisa's writing that blurs the edges between report and rapport ...it is peppered with lively examples and anecdotes" --Glynne Davies, Mediator and Solicitor, Foreword to Lisa Parkinson 'Family Mediation', 4th ed. LexisNexis 2020

"In this book Lisa Parkinson, legendary pioneer and guiding light in family mediation, presents us with practical advice and wise thoughts about how to give children their legitimate voice in the process of mediation between their conflicting parents. I strongly recommend it." --Bernt Wahlsten, family mediator, trainer and author, Sweden

"Conversations with Young People in Family Mediation' is an incredibly timely and important contribution to our understanding of children's rights. For many practitioners, this could be the light-bulb moment. The right of the child to be consulted should be centre-stage in all out-of-court practice development." --Helen Adam, Chair, Family Solutions Group

"A timely guide giving expert attention to the needs of young people and their experience of divorce and other major changes in their lives - a revelatory call for increased participation and dialogue." --Cilgia Caratsch, International Social Service, Switzerland

"Lisa has been a pioneer for many years of innovative mediation practice involving young people This book provides convincing evidence of the power of young people's voices and the necessity they be heard." --Neil Robinson, Mediator, consultant and trainer, Mental Health Tribunal Judge, Visiting Professor, Staffordshire University

About the Author

Lisa Parkinson, author of Family Mediation (4th ed, 2020), is an experienced family mediator and an internationally recognised trainer in child-inclusive mediation.

Philippa Johnson, editor, is a mediator, trainer, family law reporter and a former Chair of the Family Mediators Association Board of Trustees.