F02, Restorative Justice in Florida – Sandra Pavelka, Ph.D. (1.5 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00An Introduction to Restorative Justice in Florida will provide an introduction to the principles of restorative justice, the difference between restorative justice and mediation, and the use of restorative justice in Florida with an emphasis on Florida Statutes and case law.
F03, Don’t Be Blinded By the Sun: Ethically Navigating Through Confidentiality and Sunshine Law – Guilene Theodore, Kerry Raleigh Tipton (1.5 CME Credits Ethics)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00As guardians of the mediation process, mediators of governmental disputes have a special interest in addressing the natural tension that exists between confidentiality of the process and the public interest considerations behind Florida's Sunshine laws. Mediators face ethical obligations and practical considerations as they navigate through governmental mediation. Sunshine law may play into more than traditional disputes involving governmental entities. The Sunshine Laws may apply to mediation of disputes involving labor unions, private organizations, and even individuals to whom decision-making authority has been delegated. This workshop will: 1) Provide an overview of the Sunshine Law; 2) Provide an update of Sunshine Law issues in traditional mediation and mediation within the Collaborative Law framework; and 3) provide practical tools for complying with Sunshine Law requirements in traditional mediation and meditations within the Collaborative Law framework. Additional information may be requested.
F04, So You Want To Be An Employment Mediator – Marvin Frazier, Risette Posey (1.5 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Claims of workplace discrimination are at an all time high. In Fiscal Year 2011 the EEOC received a record 99,947 charges of employment discrimination and obtained $455.6 million in relief through its administrative program and litigation. Although the number of discrimination charges dropped in 2014, that decline has been attributed to the governmental shutdown in October, 2013. Florida had the 2nd largest number of charges (7,528) falling slightly behind Texas (8,035). Due to these statistics, the need to resolve workplace disputes and claims of employment discrimination continues to be in great demand, and of great concern to both employers and employees. The skills of an effective mediator who is knowledgeable about employment-related issues and the pertinent applicable laws can aid in the management and decline of these disputes and at the same time afford mediators an opportunity to utilize their skills in the ever growing field of Employment Mediation.
F05, For Your Family’s Sake – Collaborate – Brenda London (1.5 CME Credits Family)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Collaborative Law Workshop for the Mediator. For Your Family's Sake - Collaborate. Families no longer want the traditional model of litigation to solve their family issues. They want more than the traditional courtroom model, they deserve more, and Collaborative Law delivers results. Collaborative Law offers privacy, control, self-determination, economy, and efficiency. Learn about the Collaborative Law Process, the nuts and bolts of interest-based negotiation, and the role of the Collaborative Law Mediator when the team needs help.
PL1, Opening Plenary and Keynote – Homer C. La Rue (2.1 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00
PL2, Afternoon Plenary: Mindfulness, Spirituality and Mediation – Zena Zumeta (1.5 CME Credits General)
Price range: $15.00 through $18.00Experience how mindfulness, and a focus on energy and depth can transform a mediation from rote settlement to warm neutrality and a caring connection. Revitalize yourself and bring your whole self to the process.