Exploring the Alligator River

My friends at LEADR posted this in preparation for the upcoming National Conference

Once upon a time... there was a woman named Abigail who was in love with a man named Gregory. Gregory lived on the shore of a river. Abigail lived on the opposite shore of the river. The river which separated the two was teeming with man-woman eating alligators. Abigail wanted to cross the river to be with Gregory. Unfortunately, the bridge had been washed out. 

So, she went to ask Sinbad, a river boat captain, to take her across. He said he would be glad to, if she would consent to go to bed with him preceding the voyage. She promptly refused and went to a friend named Vana to explain her dilemma. Vana did not want too be involved at all in the situation. 

Confidentiality and the integrity of mediation

Should there be more legislation to mandate mediation confidentiality?

Or...should the focus be placed on mediator quality assurance and consumer protection through National Accreditation rather than further than punitive measures?

Again - this is not to be considered legal advice... read on.