XI. Professionalism and Relationships with Other Professionals
1. Responsibility of the Mediator Toward Other MediatorsA mediator whose assistance is being sought by one or more participants should endeavor to discover if other mediators are involved. A mediator should not intervene in an on-going mediation process being conducted by others. The wishes of the participants supercede the interests of the mediators. 2. Use of InformationA mediator should not use information disclosed or obtained during the mediation process for private gain or advantage nor should a mediator seek publicity from a mediation effort to enhance his or her position. This does not preclude the promotion of mediation as a process. 3. Relationships with Other ProfessionalsA mediator should respect the complementary relationship that exists between mediation and other social and dispute resolution services and should promote cooperation with other professionals. 4. AdvertisingA mediator should make only accurate statements about the mediation process, its costs and benefits, and the mediator’s qualifications. |