Some do not charge the public for their services or charge on a sliding scale based on the ability of the parties to pay or the complexity of the case. Consult the Ohio Directory of Non-Profit Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Programs and your local telephone directory for a center in your area. Step 3 Evaluate Written Materials Call or write to several mediators on your list and ask them to send you their promotional materials, resume, references and a sample of their written work. If you are using a community mediation center, ask for materials about the center itself. These materials should cover most of the following topics.
Some mediators receive formal classroom-style training.
Some participate in apprenticeship or in mentoring programs. While training alone does not guarantee a competent mediator, you should seek a mediator who has had some type of formal training. A mediator's experience is particularly important if he or she has limited formal training. Some mediators will write up notes about agreements or even draft agreements for the parties. Other mediators do not prepare written agreements or contracts.