Introduction to Mediation

The Allegheny County Law Library will host a free Mediation Workshop, Thursday, October 7th, 2023 from 12 PM (noon) to 2 PM in support of the Mayor’s initiative of Months of Peace and Non-violence August – October 2023.

Mediation Workshop

Presenter: Shanon Hughes from Narrative Justice, Just Mediation Pittsburgh and Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania

  • Intro
  • What is conflict?
    • Who is responsible for what in conflict?
    • What are some common pitfalls in conflict?
  • What are some forms of conflict intervention?
  • What is mediation?
    • What are some different forms of mediation?
  • Transformative process
  • Legal mediation
  • Helpful de-escalation techniques
  • Where to get help