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Family violence and family mediation in Australia

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dc.contributor.authorBagshaw, D.
dc.contributor.editorDeleuran, P.
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractIn this chapter, the author provides an overview of recent family violence research in Australia in the family law field, and implications for family mediators. She argues that family mediators need to be aware of the gendered and complex nature and effects of domestic or family violence, which is prevalent in most, if not all,cultures in the world, in particular when mediating disputes during" and after separation and divorce. Family violence occurs at all levels of society and is often hard to detect as the control aspects are often hidden, subtle and complex, and victims are too intimidated, fearful or ashamed to disclose the abuse. Family mediators must therefore be educated and trained to recognise and screen for violence and abuse in family relationships, not only prior to mediation but also during the process. If mediators decide to mediate where there is family violence, they must ensure that they have the appropriate expertise and put safeguards in place to ensure that the participants are safe and that mediated outcomes are fair and just for all involved.
dc.identifier.citationSource details - Title: Conflict management in the family field and other close relationships: mediation as a way forward, 2011 / Deleuran, P. (ed./s), Ch.6, pp.93-106
dc.identifier.isbn9788757423037
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1959.8/123866
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDjoef Publishing
dc.publisher.placeDenmark
dc.relation.fundingMargot and Thorvald Dreyers Fond
dc.rightsCopyright 2011 the Author and DJOF Publishing
dc.subjectFamily violence
dc.subjectfamily mediation
dc.subjectAustralia
dc.titleFamily violence and family mediation in Australia
dc.typeBook chapter
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9915909460601831

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