To what extent do alternative dispute resolutions – particularly mediation – affect outcomes for those involved? What works, for whom, to incentivise and deliver positive and sustainable outcomes?
Background
We want to improve the way people are supported in their interactions with the justice system, to target timely and efficient resolutions that lead to positive and sustainable outcomes for all parties involved.
Next steps
We can be contacted at the following email address: evidence_partnerships@justice.gov.uk.
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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