A Mediación como Ferramenta Metodolóxica para os Asistentes Sociais na Resolución de Conflictos
Melania Coya García1 and Juan Carlos Jaramillo Sevilla1
1 ISCET – High Institute of Business and Tourism Sciences, Porto, Portugal
To cite this text:
García, M. C. & Sevilla, J. C. J. (2009), A Mediación como Ferramenta Metodolóxica para os Asistentes Sociais na Resolución de Conflictos, Percursos & Ideias, Vol. 1, pp. 217-228.
Abstract
In the last years mediation has been one of the most interesting issues for professionals who work in Social Work themes. It is a preventive method to cope with conflicts, a new way to understand interpersonal relations. Mediation is based on the acceptance of individuals’ differences, through self-determination and responsibility, conducting to a more co- operative and pacific sociability. It is, definitively, a culture of peace in which communication, dialogue and consensus assume a leading role. The finality is to create a better development of individuals and an adequate social integration.
Keywords
Social service, Conflicts resolution, Mediator, Community mediation, Family mediation, School mediation, Communication.