{"id":91,"date":"2018-07-10T13:38:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T17:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/mediation-studies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:38:51","slug":"mediation-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/programmes\/mediation-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediation Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;54365f91-7ae2-4431-ae72-e2b0eeb6c82d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">The Mediation Studies programme is a new programme which was initially started in 2003, a<span>s a response to local community requests made\u00a0for training in mediation services.\u00a0 This initiative was then developed through the collaboration of the Social Work Unit of the Department of Behavioural Sciences and the University of Denver.<\/span> The programmes include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Mediation (2003), a Master\u2019s in Mediation (2006) and public training. As of 2009, all programmes are certified by the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago. Mediation studies play a key role in building networks of experts in mediation who can then serve as trainers, teachers and supervisors in establishing the conflict resolution field and education\/training services in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\">Mission Statement<\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">To create a network of experts in the field of Mediation and Conflict Resolution to enhance occupational and social environments by developing competencies in core areas of Conflict Resolution, ADR and Mediation processes in students.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\">Vision Statement<\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">To be the number one (1) provider of Conflict Resolution skills and services in Trinidad and Tobago and in the Caribbean Region.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\">Aims and Objectives<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">To educate professionals in the theory and practice of mediation<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">To equip programme participants with the requisite skills base for effective practice<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">To promote a culture of peaceful, non-violent, solution-seeking approaches to disputes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">To develop expertise and capacity in the mediation field<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">To facilitate the growth of the knowledge base required for ongoing training and supervision in Mediation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\">Programmes Offered<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><a href=\"\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/node\/143\">MSc Mediation Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><a href=\"\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/node\/142\">Diploma Mediation Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\">Academic Staff<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/dr-wendell-c-wallace\/\">Dr. Wendell C. Wallace<\/a> &#8211; Programme Coordinator<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/behaviouralsciences\/mrs-ann-diaz\/\">Mrs. Ann Diaz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Mediation Studies programme is a new programme which was initially started in 2003, as a response to local community requests made\u00a0for training in mediation services.\u00a0 This initiative was then developed through the collaboration of the Social Work Unit of the Department of Behavioural Sciences and the University of Denver. The programmes include a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":67,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3>Overview<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">The Mediation Studies programme is a new programme which was initially started in 2003, a<span>s a response to local community requests made\u00a0for training in mediation services.\u00a0 This initiative was then developed through the collaboration of the Social Work Unit of the Department of Behavioural Sciences and the University of Denver.<\/span> The programmes include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Mediation (2003), a Master\u2019s in Mediation (2006) and public training. As of 2009, all programmes are certified by the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago. 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