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What is required to become a mediator in Missouri?
People of all backgrounds and educational attainments can become mediators. Currently Missouri does not license this profession. There is no "certification" of mediators in the state. (The national Model Standards prohibit a mediator from claiming to be certified when there is no official program for certification). Some guidelines for mediators require specific educational background. It is advisable to check with specific programs and organizations about their training and experience requirements.
Mediating for the Court: Mediators taking referrals from our courts must meet the training requirements of Supreme Court Rule 17 for civil mediation generally and Supreme Court Rule 88 for domestic relations mediation (see the rules at www.courts.mo.gov). The Missouri Bar maintains a list of mediators who meet the Supreme Court requirements. An application form may be obtained from The Missouri Bar. There is no charge to be included on the 'Rule 17 List.
Where to get Core Training in Missouri:
"Core" (basic) mediator training is available from numerous trainers. Depending on the type of mediation, core training involves from 12 to 40 hours of instruction and role-playing. The following organizations and trainers offer periodic core training in Missouri:
COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER (Independence, MO) offers core mediation training. Contact: 816.833.4300 ext. 227
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Kansas City) offers a 26 hr core mediation training course every Spring, Summer, and Fall. Contact: 913-469-2323 or www.centerforbusiness.org
MARCH MEDIATION INC. (statewide) offers a 40 hr family mediation training and continuing education. Contact: 88.595.9750 or www.marchmediation.org
MARTA PAPPA (St. Louis) offers core training in family mediation. Contact: 314.862.0202
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (Springfield) offers a 40 hr mediation training course twice a year in conjunction with Washington University. For information: The Center for Dispute Resolution: www.missouristate.edu/cdr
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (Columbia) Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution offers a 16 hour civil mediation training and a 40 hour family mediation training. For information: www. missouri.edu/csdr.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (St. Louis) also conducts training at the St. Louis campus. For information: www.law.wustl.edu/ADR
Where to get mediation experience?
A newly trained mediator will require experience to build skills, gain confidence and become proficient. The Association of Missouri Mediators offers monthly forums and periodic role play exercises. Plans for a mentoring program are being discussed.
The Seventh Circuit invites newly trained mediators to observe and mediate for the Small Claims Mediation Program. Call The Office of Dispute Resolution Services at 816.736.8400
MARCH Mediation Inc. works with newly trained mediators to develop skills in domestic relations mediation. For information: www.marchmediation.org
Continuing Education
Mediators are encourage to participate in continuing education every year. The AMM Annual Conference and the bi-annual Heartland Regional Conference of Mediators are excellent sources for advanced training. The Heartland College of Mediators recognizes mediators for various levels of achievement in advanced training. Go to our "Training" page for information about upcoming opportunities.
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