Scandinavian Mediation Research 2016-2017
The main goals of the project that runs from January 2016 to June 2017 are:
- Map the state of the art of mediation research in Scandinavia. This encompasses theoretical, institutional, practical and regulatory aspects of different types of mediation (e.g. court-connected mediation, family mediation, restorative justice, juvenile delinquent mediation, community mediation etc.)
- Disseminate existing research results to policymakers, legislators, trainers and practitioners in Scandinavia and Europe as well as making research results accessible to an international research community
- Identify future research areas and methodologies
- Develop future research projects across borders and disciplines
Also, we hope to lay the foundation for a multi-disciplinary network of Nordic researchers.
To achieve these ambitious goals we have planned two explorative workshops for all participants and one working workshop for a subgroup of participants. Also, we have planned a publication presenting state of the art of mediation research in Scandinavia with all participants in the project as potential contributors. In addition, a subgroup will be working on one or two journal publications and a project website.
The project is funded by NOS-HS.