Conflicts and mediation at Christmas
Christmas is a time of year filled with emotions, expectations, and family gatherings. Although it's often associated with joy and reunions, it can also be a period where tensions and conflicts surface.
Violence against women… and the wound in children
By Almudena Hurtado. Yesterday, November 25th, we commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. However, today we want to remember that we cannot ignore children. Because violence against women also leaves its mark on them: sons and daughters who are… Read more
The value of mentoring in mediation training
At the Mediation School, we believe that learning to mediate is not just about accumulating theory. It's about experiencing a supportive, close, and dynamic training process. That's why those who train with us are never alone on their journey to becoming mediation professionals.
TikTok, sexuality and adolescence: an education that is still pending
A 14-year-old girl recorded a video on TikTok dancing to a viral song. She imitated her favorite influencer, who has millions of followers. It didn't seem like anything serious. However, in just 24 hours, the video surpassed 10,000 views and the comments began to multiply: some… Read more
The Importance of Mediation in Schools and Classrooms
School mediation should be a fundamental tool for managing conflicts that arise in the educational environment.
New profiles of juvenile offenders: more vulnerability, less violence
For years, the social image of juvenile offenders was associated with violence, rebellion, and defiance of authority. However, those of us who work closely in Juvenile Detention Centers (CIMI) know that this representation is increasingly distant from current reality. Today… Read more
The professional mediator: courage and awareness in the process
Becoming a mediator is not just about acquiring a technique or a qualification. It is, above all, a way of approaching conflict.
Bullying: when silence also hurts
The first time Daniel stopped talking in class, no one noticed. It wasn't a sudden change, but a silent withdrawal: he started by not raising his hand, then by sitting in the back row, and later by making up excuses to avoid going out to recess. When his teacher wanted to… Read more
The marriage between professional mediation and law firms: towards a legal culture of collaborative resolution
In recent years, mediation has ceased to be a peripheral institution of the Spanish legal system and has become a central instrument in conflict management.
The Culture of Peace: A Fundamental Pillar for Today's Society
According to UNESCO (2020), a culture of peace is based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respect for human rights, democracy, tolerance, and education for peace. It also involves promoting sustainable development, gender equality, and civic participation as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing violence and conflict.
