Resolution · Flagship course
Child Inclusive Mediation
Because children's voices matter in every language.
A comprehensive, evidence-based training programme equipping you to include children's voices in parental separation and divorce mediation. Umugisha prides itself in multilingual training for diverse African and international practice settings — the course covers theory, legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, practical techniques, and the ethics of practice.
- ✦90-day access
- ✦6 sections, 45+ slides
- ✦Quiz-gated (80% pass)
- ✦Certificate on completion
- ✦Mobile-first learning
Because children's voices matter
in every language.
Inside the course
What's included.
6 comprehensive sections with animated slide content
45+ slides covering theory, law, practice & ethics
9 quiz assessments (MCQ, True/False, Scenario, Short Answer)
Trauma-informed practice framework (Saini et al., 2025)
Multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks: Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya + international
Safeguarding & domestic violence protocols
PDF Certificate of Completion
90-day self-paced access
Mobile-optimised learning experience
Six sections
Course outline.
01
Introduction to CIM
- ●What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
- ●Prof McIntosh's definition
- ●Benefits: confidential, voluntary, communication-building
- ●Children's right to be heard (UNCRC, ACRWC)
- ●Counter-arguments & rebuttals
- ●Multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks
02
Theories & Types of CIM
- ●Capabilities Approach (Nussbaum, Sen)
- ●Private vs Court-Annexed Mediation
- ●Child-Focused vs Child-Inclusive distinction
- ●Direct vs Indirect hearing of the child
- ●Forensic vs Therapeutic purposes
- ●Role of the Child Consultant
03
Factors Before CIM
- ●Parental Reflective Capacity assessment
- ●Safety screening & abuse detection
- ●Child's age, developmental stage, maturity
- ●Language & cultural matching
- ●Disability provisions
- ●Trauma-informed practice (4 pillars)
- ●Pre-session screening protocol
- ●Safeguarding & domestic violence protocols
04
Factors During CIM
- ●Opening orientation for child participants
- ●Parenting plan topics across jurisdictions
- ●Play therapy technique selection
- ●Managing wishes vs best interests
- ●Avoiding decision-making burden on children
- ●Feedback loop from consultant to parents
05
Factors After CIM
- ●Non-violent communication of child's needs
- ●Drafting the Parental Responsibility Agreement
- ●Post-18 parental responsibility
- ●Child's inheritance rights
- ●Embedding psycho-developmental needs
- ●Post-session follow-up protocols
- ●Closing the loop with the child
06
Conclusion & Way Forward
- ●Lessons from international CIM practice
- ●Recommendations across African and global contexts
- ●Public education needs
- ●Mediator training standards
- ●Final comprehensive assessment
- ●Certificate of Completion
Invest in children's voices.
One-time payment. 90 days of access. Certificate on completion.
KSh 51,600
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