Description
The aim of family mediation is to promote the well-being and quality of life of children, who are often drawn into conflicts as pawns, whilst safeguarding their emotional bonds with both parents, who are supported in actively negotiating agreements regarding the reorganisation of family relationships. It therefore offers parents going through separation and/or divorce the opportunity to take a responsible leading role in decisions concerning their children.
It is a neutral meeting space provided to seek, together and in the presence of qualified family mediation staff, concrete and satisfactory agreements in the best interests of the children. The process involves around 10–12 sessions attended by both parents; children do not participate in the sessions.
Who is it for
The service is aimed at parents who are separating and/or divorcing and who wish to reach an agreement on decisions concerning their children.
Accessing the service
There are two ways to access the family mediation service:
- The local social services of the Valley Communities and the Val d’Adige region for residents within their area, through their own qualified staff or contracted professionals, at designated local offices, by contacting the social welfare service office.
- A.L.F.I.D. (Associazione Laica Famiglie in Difficoltà), which is available to residents of the province, regardless of their area of residence.