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Families Able to Resolve Situations (FARS)

The Family Mediation Program (FARS) provides mediations for youth who are in severe conflict with their family. After an initial session of problem identification from both the parent and child view point, trained mediators help families craft written agreements on issues. The positive results demonstrate that families in severe conflict when engaged in parent/child mediation are able to establish new behavior patterns.

 

The goal of Family Mediation is to assist family members so that they can resolve their own conflict through enhanced communication skills.

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When surveying participants who participate in FARS:
95%
return for a second mediation.
Over
85% 
of participants reported no further contact with authorities regarding conflict.
When surveyed 6-9 months after FARS:
70% 
of participants reported reduced family conflict and increased communication skills.
*This survey was conducted using an instrument developed by UCLA/RAND for CYS.
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