UDR maintains a high standard for mediators who work with our programs. All UDR Mediators on UDR’s Family and Community Rosters are qualified on the Utah State Court Roster of Mediators. As a teaching organization, UDR offers opportunities for newly trained mediators to gain the needed experience to meet the Utah Court Roster standards.
UDR’s Court Mediation Program offers opportunities for trainees of our Basic Mediation workshop to observe and conduct mediations under the direction and tutelage of experienced, Court-qualified mediators.
UDR’s Community Mediation Program uses the services of Court-qualified mediators who volunteer their time. Occasionally, a newly trained Mediator-in-Training will observe these mediations as part of their experiential learning.
UDR’s Family Mediation Program uses the services of more experienced, Court-qualified Divorce Mediators who also meet UDR’s standards for our Domestic Roster. Trained Mediators-in-Training may assist a UDR Family mediator as part of a Domestic Mentorship. However, a Court-qualified Domestic mediator is always in charge of the mediation.
Reduced Fee Mediation Program
UDR offers mediation at reduced fees for clients with financial need. Clients who elect mediation in this program do not select their mediator. Instead, they will be assigned an appropriate mediator from our panel of Court-qualified volunteers. UDR Case Managers consider the clients’ needs, the dynamics between the clients, and the nature of the dispute. Case Managers then assign a mediator whose style, personality, and knowledge would be appropriate.