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Reconciliation and Mediation: Building Peace and Understanding

Reconciliation means finding a way to fix broken relationships by focusing on peace, justice, truth, and kindness. All these qualities are needed to create lasting peace. It’s a process where people build trust, learn to get along, and work together. This can happen between individuals, in communities, or even across entire countries.

Mediation helps with reconciliation. A mediator, who is neutral and skilled, helps people talk face-to-face, understand each other, and solve problems peacefully. Instead of fighting or blaming, the mediator guides both sides to reach fair and respectful agreements.

Mediation improves communication, reduces conflict, and leads to healthier relationships. It’s a better choice than arguing or going to court, creating solutions that work for everyone involved, including children if they’re part of the situation.

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Mediation and mindfully getting in the middle

United States Institute of Peace (USIP) https://www.usip.org/public-education-new/reconciliation-truth-justice-peace-mercy

United States Institute of Peace

Why it is so hard to live in the present

PeaceBuilders Opinion 1

Mediation is a Smart Choice

Mediation is a way to solve problems peacefully, where everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts in a safe and fair space. The goal isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about finding a solution that works for both sides, even if they don’t agree on everything.

A mediator helps people talk and figure things out but doesn’t take sides or make decisions. Lawyers, on the other hand, argue for what their client wants and often take problems to court, where a judge decides.

Court cases take a long time, and many family problems are sent back to mediation anyway. Starting with mediation saves time, money, and stress. It also helps families and friends, especially kids, feel better because the process is calmer and more understanding.

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Author's Opinion 1

"Mediation is when two persons with a conflict sit down with a neutral third party in an attempt to come to a peaceful resolution of that conflict." (Kessler 1978 )

In the mediation interest-based model, the goal is to find common ground and solutions that satisfy everyone involved.

It starts with each person sharing their needs and concerns.

The mediator helps clarify issues and encourages open communication.

Then, both parties work together to brainstorm solutions, considering each other's interests.

It's a cooperative process that aims to reach agreements that benefit everyone and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting fairness and understanding.

Author's Opinion 2

https://www.usip.org/public-education-new/reconciliation-truth-justice-peace-mercy

Reconciliation: Peace, Justice, Truth, Mercy.

Questions to ask yourself and reflect on:

Peace:

Do you seek harmony?

Is it always important to show respect to everyone?

Do you favor the underdog?

Can you have peace without justice?

Are you for the benefit of only certain people?

Justice:

Is equality important to you”

Are you always right?

Can you have justice without peace?

Should one have equal opportunity and is it realistic?

Truth:

Do you cause conflict?

Is honesty important?

How many truths are there?

Mercy:

Is it important to you to forgive, forget, and move on?

Do you cover things up?

Why is it so difficult for many people to like you?

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Updated: November 2023

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