Mediation is a process that has much in common with advocacy but is also crucially different. It parallels advocacy in so far as it tends to involve a process of negotiation, but differs in so far as mediation involves adopting a neutral role between two opposing parties rather than <span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>taking up the case of</b> </span>one party against another. At times, particularly in very complex situations, the processes of advocacy and mediation can overlap, perhaps with very problematic results, as one loses clarity over his or her role. It is therefore important, if not essential, to maintain a clear focus in undertaking advocacy or mediation in order to ensure that the roles do not become blurred and therefore potentially counterproductive. For example, a mediator who ‘takes sides’ is likely to lose all credibility, as is an advocate who seeks to adopt a neutral position.

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take up the case of

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More context would be useful. g. complaint, legal dispute) on behalf of someone else.

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More context would be useful.
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complaint, legal dispute) on behalf of someone else.

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GPY answered . 13 years ago

More context would be useful. It may mean to pursue a matter (e.g. complaint, legal dispute) on behalf of someone else.

Contraposition answered . 13 years ago

Mediation is a process that has much in common with advocacy but is also crucially different. It parallels advocacy in so far as it tends to involve a process of negotiation, but differs in so far as mediation involves adopting a neutral role between two opposing parties rather than taking up the case of one party against another. At times, particularly i

GPY answered . 13 years ago

OK, then it's as I said.

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