Lessons from the Street
s: Diffusing High-Conflict Disputes with Advanced Techniques Useful in All Mediations
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strong>8:30 am to 4:40 pm
New York Law School 185 W Broadway, New York, NY
Directions, Transit Info, etc.
em> 8:30 am Registratio
n, Breakfast and Networking 9 am The Interrupter Model Ricardo &ldquo
;Cobe” Williams Deputy Director, Cure Violence Cobe trains violence i
nterrupters throughout the US and the world in mediation and conflict resol
ution strategies for Cure Violence. His work was chronicled in the award-wi
nning film “The Interrupters” which premiered at the Sundance Film Fe
stival in 2011 and aired on PBS/FRONTLINE. Cobe has appeared on the TE
DX stage, and spoken before Congress, the United Nations, the American
Bar Association, the US Conference of Mayors and numerous colleges and univ
ersities. Cobe will explain the Cure Violence model for detecting and inter
rupting potentially violent conflicts. The model helps mediators recognize
the early signs of high-risk situations and use pre-emptive strategies to d
iffuse tensions. When conflicts do occur, the model includes methods for de
-escalating even the most high-risk situations. Throughout his presentation
, Cobe will discuss how these strategies and techniques can be applied to h
igh-conflict situations during divorce mediation. 11 am Break <
strong>11:15 am Insights, Strateg
ies and Techniques for Mediating Complex Family Situations (1.5 CLEs Pending) Family Law and Divorce Mediators often
encounter high-conflict situations and fear that standard mediation techni
ques are insufficient to address the needs of parties experiencing a height
ened clash. Luckily, there are many diverse professionals with specific exp
erience in addressing and diffusing high-conflict family situations, includ
ing scenarios that involve domestic violence and criminal histories. From f
irst responders to service organizations, this panel will explore various m
odels, strategies and tactics used on the front lines. Speakers will share
their lessons learned and explain how divorce mediators can incorporate som
e of their methods. Stacey Neumann, Esq. - Divorce mediator, Former K
ings County Assistant District Attorney/First Deputy Bureau Chief Patti D'Agostino - Co-founder and President of New Dawn Family Reso
urce Center, Bi-lingual Paralegal Walk-In Clinic at Pace Women's Justice Ce
nter Additional speakers to be announced. 12:30 Lunch & Net
working 1:30 Ethica
l Considerations: What are the Limits on Confidentiality in High-Conflict M
ediation? (1.5 CLE Pending, 1.5 Mental Health C
Es Pending) When dealing with sensitive, high-conflict subject matter
, there are different ethical considerations for mental health professional
s, attorneys, et al. Issues surrounding mandated reporting, conflicts, conf
identiality, and cross referrals to specialists, arise when parties have a
history of criminal activity, substance abuse, or threats to physical safet
y. This panel will discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by members of differe
nt professional spheres, featuring a mental health professional mediator an
d an attorney professional mediator.
Rachel Green Esq. –
Resolutions Mediations Services, an accredited divorce mediator and NYSCDM
Ethics Chair, will moderate this panel Dan Burns Esq. – Burns Me
diation, is an accredited divorce mediator, past NYSCDM president and forme
r judge Judie Stein PhD, LCSW – Stein Family & Mediation Cen
ter, a psychotherapist and divorce mediator 2:45 pm Break 3 pm Putting it Together: Mock
Mediations (2 CLEs Pending, 2 Mental Health CE
s Pending)
Professionals will demonstrate, via a fishbowl exerc
ise/role play, how to mediate fact patterns that involve high-conflict scen
arios including domestic violence, substance abuse, and criminal history. T
wo different fact patterns will mirror the themes of high conflict that wer
e addressed throughout the program. Attendees will be able to comment and a
sk questions after each mock session. Speakers will comment on additional s
trategies.
Helene Bernstein, Esq., Law and Mediation Office of
Helene Bernstein, PLLC Barbara Rothberg, DSW, LCSW, Therapy, Coaching
, Mediation and Parent Coordination Candi Fulop, Esq., Fulop Law Don Boice, LCSW, Boice Divorce Mediation and Counseling Rod Wells,
Divorce Mediator 4:40 pm Closing Comments, Program Ends
Super Early B
ird - Through November 23 - Members: $100, Non-Members: $125 Early Bird - November 24 – December 3 - Members: $105, Non-
Members: $130
Standard Rates - December 4-6 - Membe
rs: $115, Non-Members: $140 No Walk-ins: All regist
rations must be received by close of business Thursday, Dec. 6th
Continental breakfast and lunch are included.
Presentation materials will be available electronically.
Non-members who join NYSCDM are eligible for
member rates. <
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Questions If you have questions about the symposium content, pl
ease contact the co-chairs: Lara Traum and Mark Josephson For technical questions about you
r registration, please contact NYSCDM Executive Director: Patty Murray <
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Important Details <
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CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION: “New York State Council on Divorce Mediat
ion has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Boa
rd as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of
New York from July 25, 2018 &ndash
; July 24. 2021.” CLE credits will be earned depending on sess
ions attended. All sessions are suitable for newly app
ointed and experienced attorneys. Continuing Education credits are provided
for beginning and advanced mediators."
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP: NYSCDM’s Financial hardship policy is ava
ilable upon written request. To apply, write Connie Fraser, <
/span>95 Allens Creek Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. 123, Rochester, New York 14618
REFUNDS: For
requests received via email by November 30th, refunds will be granted as fo
llows: amount paid, less a $25 administrative fee. Thereafter, no refunds w
ill be granted.
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you need dietary or ADA accommoda
tions or have other special needs, please indicate them on the online regis
tration form or email director@nysmediate.org |