Mediation, the facilitated discussion of disputes and conflicts, is a flexible approach that can be used at all levels of intervention to move us toward a global peace that is both inclusive and fair. This volume,  edited by Jan Marie Fritz, brings together mediators, scholar-practitioners, and a veteran diplomat to discuss the life and times of mediation in very different settings.

1 Introduction by Jan Marie Fritz.- 2 Cultural Considerations by Jan Marie Fritz.- 3 Creativity by Jan Marie Fritz.- 4 Mediation Models, Theories, and Approaches by Jan Marie Fritz.- 5 Community Mediation in the United States - Cheryl Cutrona .- 6 Police and Mediation: Natural, Unimaginable or Both - Maria R. Volpe.- 7 Intervening in Special Education Cases - Jan Marie Fritz.- 8. Problem-Solving Mediation in Israel - Ariella Vraneski.- 9 The Art of Facilitation - Jan Marie Fritz.- 10 Conflict Intervention on Behalf of Widows: Notes from Enugu State in Nigeria - Eleanor Ann Nwadinobi.- 11 Promoting Positive Peace One Block at a Time: Lessons from Innovative Community Conferencing Programs - Lauren Abramson and David B.Moore.- 12 Capacity Building in Conflict Management on a Community Level: The Case of Burundi  - Jenny Theron Kervarrec and Jerome Sachane.- 13 UN Security Council Resolution 1325, Inclusive Peacebuilding and Countries in Transition - Jan Marie Fritz.- 14 The Role and Effectiveness of Non-governmental Third Parties in Peacebuilding - Diana Chigas.