Parker Mediation Gifts for Teens

Parker Mediation is accepting gifts suitable for middle and  high school aged children. Donations may be made at our Worcester offices through
December 21. All gifts will be delivered to local teens in need of a little joy  this holiday season. Please drop by anytime Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM to  drop off your gifts.

Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. Adolescents and children in the  juvenile justice system or in foster care need your support.

This age group is often neglected during the holidays,  partly because teens are hard to buy for! Some great ideas for teens are gift  cards, sweat shirts, phone accessories, hair products, nail polish, alarm  clocks, cameras, sunglasses, hats, scarves, gloves, bean bags, snow goggles,  earrings, T-shirts, picture frames, jewelry holders, flash drives, flip camera, hoodies, art supplies, or maybe some ear buds. Check out these earmuff  headphones! Happy Holidays and happy shopping!

Special Provisions for Cases Involving Children

Traditional litigation is embracing some of the core aspects and advantages of the mediation process.  The Probate and Family Court recently issued standing order 1-10 “Special Provisions for Cases Involving Children,” which becomes effective May 5, 2010.  The pilot project in Hampshire County provides for a child-focused procedural model to develop parenting plans.   It will encourage and facilitate non-adversarial parenting planning.  The child-focused model will provide opportunities for parents to obtain information about the adverse effects hostile litigation may have on children.  The process will explore and create a problem-solving atmosphere in which parents are encouraged to experiment with parenting plans and determine the best solutions for their children and the parents.

Approved Mediation for Massachusetts Juvenile Court

Parker Mediation is approved by Juvenile Court  Chief Justice Michael F. Edgerton to provide mediation services in the Juvenile Court.   Parker Mediation continues its long standing commitment to the children and families of Massachusetts by providing quality mediation services to families involved in the Juvenile Court system.  Parker Mediation is honored to be acknowledged by Chief Justice Edgerton as an approved court-connected dispute resolution service.

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