Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Mediation in Aboriginal communities: familiar dilemmas, fresh developments
Other Titles:	Indigenous law bulletin
Authors:	Kelly, Loretta
Keywords:	Restorative justice;Indigenous issues
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales
Citation:	5 (14), January 2002
Notes:	Assesses the applicability of mediation in a contemporary Indigenous context. Discusses the difficulty of finding neutral mediators, the questionable voluntary nature of attendance by the parties, the difficulty in maintaining confidentiality, and the desire to mediate disputes involving domestic violence and substance abuse. As these issues that comprise Western notions of mediation are problematic in Aboriginal communities, the author attempts to find common ground, such as impartiality or even-handedness rather than neutrality. Recommends a culturally appropriate model that does not replace existing traditional dispute resolution mechanisms, is flexible, operated by respected community members, and specific to that community.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15788
ISSN:	1328-5475
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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