Do you have to go to court to resolve disputes?

Going to court can be lengthy, expensive and leave people feeling dissatisfied with the outcome. Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Frederick Way who is a Senior Dispute Resolution Consultant, Mediator and Trainer the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). He tells us ·      the alternative ways to resolve disputes ·      How mediation works·      How people can be encouraged to work together to solve problems·      Cases where children are involved and how their voices are heard·      How young people are trained in schools to do peer mediation with their classmatesWhen Frederick was 10, he was really into drama and acting and was a child actor in London, doing professional shows.  He was in a musical called The Sound of Music, playing the youngest Von Trapp -  a boy called Kurt!Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.References and ResourcesFrederick WayCEDRThe CEDR Mediation AuditCivil Mediation CouncilPeer Mediation https://civilmediation.org/peer-mediation/Child Inclusive MediationSEND mediation for children with special educational needsIf you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!