The Elder Mediation Center's Ethical Model of Mediation is based upon five principles:

Autonomy

The notion that every participant has a voice in the process and that participants are not coerced (i.e. the notion of free will).

Beneficence

The notion that the participants are working towards a resolution that will be helpful and will ultimately do good.

Do No Harm

The notion that the participants should not be worse off as a result of the mediation process and any resolution that may be achieved.  There is no downside to the mediation process.

Fidelity

The notion that the mediator is faithful to his or her clients, to ethical principles and to the mediation process.

Fairness to All

The notion that the participants have an equal opportunity to participate in the process and have an opportunity to be heard.  They have their "day in court."

The Elder Mediation Center of New Jersey
P.O. Box 8017
Princeton, NJ 08543
Phone: 908-232-7755
Toll Free 888-609-6565