Family-law practitioners and academics explore restorative justice

An early initiative explored community-based mediation and restorative approaches for family-law conflict.

Family-law practitioners at Fraese Aymont Family Lawyers explored an initiative that would divert some family-law disputes from the courtroom to a community-based mediation process. The early concept brought together legal practitioners and academics interested in more constructive responses to family conflict.

Restorative approaches in family matters require careful screening, informed participation, and attention to safety and power imbalances. Heather D. Fraese, a family lawyer and certified mediator called in Alberta and British Columbia, works with families using structured dispute-resolution processes. Anyone considering a process in a current family-law matter should obtain advice about their rights, deadlines, and available options.