Dispute Resolution: Mediator Discretion in IPV Cases: Protecting Vulnerable Parties
 

Join Professor Michaela Keet for a discussion on her paper, "Mediator Discretion in Cases Involving Intimate Partner Violence,": https://commons.allard.ubc.ca/can-j-fam-l/vol35/iss1/5/. This presentation explores the crucial role of mediators in family law, focusing on intimate partner violence (IPV) and the increasing attention to coercive control. Drawing on interviews with mediators, lawyers, and social workers, Professor Keet will discuss how mediators screen for IPV, address power imbalances, and navigate the delicate balance between impartiality and protecting vulnerable parties.

As coercive control approaches criminalization and the Supreme Court considers whether family violence can be grounds for civil claims, this presentation stands to be relevant not only to mediators but also to lawyers. It highlights the need for legal professionals to understand the complexities of family violence and its influence on settlement negotiations, ensuring that both mediation and legal strategies effectively address the risks and vulnerabilities involved.
 

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 |12:00 - 1:00 pm (SK) | Zoom 
Speaker: Professor Michaela Keet, U of S College of Law
Section Chair: Neil McPhee, Lakefield LLP
Cost: Free for CBA Members
 

This program qualifies for 1.0 Ethics CPD hours under the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Policy.