Class,
What do you do with this outward expression of Bill’s implicit bias, as well as Mary’s?
According to IAT Corporation (2011) I was neutral in the test/study I took; therefor, I believe I
could participate in this mediation.
I would stop the session immediately and caucus with Bill
because regardless of the “good cop”, “bad cop” technique being used, statements of prejudice
are not allowed under any circumstances.
I would then speak to the parties and apologize for the
conduct of my co-mediator.
Do you ask to caucus with Bill?
I would caucus with Bill to address his violation of mediation standards.
He violated the
standards of conduct by siding with a party and making a prejudice statement.
“A mediator shall
conduct a mediation in an impartial manner and shall avoid conduct that gives the appearance of
partiality toward or prejudice against a party.” (American Arbitration Association, 2005, p.4).
Do you terminate the mediation because the issue may not be able to be addressed fairly?
Do you caucus with Joe to suggest he discontinue the mediation and think about having
every worker at the restaurant attend a sensitivity training?
