The issue of domestic violence and mediation is addressed in virtually all mediation books and training materials. In his book, Mediating Child Custody Disputes, Donald Saposnek highlights the vigorous debate on this issue. He lists the competing arguments:
Concerns of critics of mediation–power imbalance, unfairness, safety, coercion, intimidation.
Supporters of mediation–better than litigation when safety precautions used, […]

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