Five new recruits at Family Mediation

Friday 26 October 2018

Family Mediation Jersey has recruited five new mediators to support more islanders with their property, financial and childcare matters following a separation or divorce.

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands provided funding for the recruitment, training and supervision of the mediators.

Family Mediation Jersey (FMJ) is a not-for-profit advice-giving organisation, affiliated to National Family Mediation.

Last year, 46 couples had initial assessments and 113 joint mediation sessions were held. Additionally, during the first six months of this year, mediators have facilitated 60 assessments with individuals and 71 joint mediations. 

Mike Cutland, FMJ Chairman, commented: “We’re delighted to be able to provide this enhanced level of service to our community. The training curriculum is co-ordinated and delivered between UK specialists and our own qualified mediators. As a result, we’ve been able to equip our team with a high level of skill in order to best support families faced with difficult decisions.”

Jo Le Poidevin, Executive Director, Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands, added: “Family Mediation Jersey provide an essential service to Jersey’s community.  The value of mediation for families when they are facing difficult and challenging situations is not to be under-estimated. We are proud to be able to support the charity in its ongoing work and allow for more islanders to benefit from the expert work of their growing team.”