Research
Bibliographic Summary of Cost, Pace, and Satisfaction Studies of Court-Related Mediation Programs, 2nd edition
Jennifer Shack. 2007
This is an annotated bibliography of evaluations of court-related mediation programs. It provides information on the methods and findings of more than 70 studies of civil, family, small claims, workers' compensation, appellate, victim-offender, and bankruptcy mediation programs. Most focus on time, cost, and satisfaction of the participants.
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Accessing Justice through Mediation: Pathways for Poor and Low-Income Disputants
Susan M. Yates. 2007
This study examines barriers to and supports for the use of mediation to enhance access to justice for poor and low-income disputants in Illinois. It ends with a blueprint for creating such a system.
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