CBFM & Ongoing Training (Osaka)

The Voice of the Child
in Cross-Border Family Mediation
MiKK Ongoing Training at Osaka University, Japan
Friday, 31st January – Saturday, 1st February 2025, in Osaka, Japan
Place: Osaka University, Toyonaka Campus www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/access/top
Fee: 35.000 Yen The fee must be paid before December 24th, 2024.
Registration:
Osaka University MIFA Project
E-Mail: mediation-office.law@office.osaka-u.ac.jp
TEL: +81-6-6850-6603 FAX: +81-6-6850-5146
Website: www.law.osaka-u.ac.jp/mifa/english.html
Content
This two-day ongoing training for international family mediators and other professionals in the field of Cross-Border Family Mediation will be conducted in English and will consist of presentations, interactive discussions, and practical exercises led by experienced international trainers. The following topics will be covered:
● Principles and Structure of Mediation
● MiKK’s 4B model
● Tools and Methodologies
● Legal framework and specifics of mediating Hague Convention cases
● The voice of the child, children’s rights, and the well-being of children
● Meeting with children in mediation
● Role-Plays
Instructors


Dr. Lesley Allport
Mediator, Trainer, Specialist for the Voice of the child in Cross-Border Family Mediation. Lesley has a long career in mediation spanning the last 35 years and began training mediators 25 years ago. She sits on the Family Mediation Standards Board and was part of the working group that drew up national standards for child inclusive working in the UK. https://ladr.net/

Dr. Eva Schwittek (online)
Lawyer, Notary and Mediator (BM, BAFM). She conducted a research project at Kyoto University, 2006-2007, and Tokyo University, 2009. Mediator Qualified at Heidelberg Institute for Mediation, 2014. https://maypartner.de/
Past MiKK Training in Japan
♦♦♦ 2024 ♦♦♦
Cross-Border Family Mediation (CBFM) Training
at Osaka University, Japan
– in English –
26th – 28th January 2024
The CBFM Training was preceded by the course Introduction to Mediation, from 19th – 21st January 2024.
Programme and Registration (click here)
The training was organised by the University of Osaka – if you have any questions, please send an e-mail to:
mediation-office@law.osaka-u.ac.jp
The MIFA Project at the University of Osaka and MiKK were delighted to jointly host the annual “Cross-Border Family Mediation Training” in Osaka in 2024. This milestone event marked the 10th MiKK Training in Osaka, a testament to the ongoing commitment to advancing expertise in cross-border family mediation.
The 20-hour advanced training course provided in-depth coverage of key legal aspects of international family conflicts, including differences in national family legislation, the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions, and the Brussels IIa Regulation. The program also emphasized the importance of the child’s best interests and ensuring their voice is heard in mediation.
Participants explored practical tools and methods for mediating high-conflict cases and engaged in discussions on the unique challenges of mediating across cultures. The course drew upon the extensive expertise of the trainers and the diverse experiences of participants, creating a rich and dynamic learning environment.
Lawyers from ASEAN countries who practiced mediation or handled international family law cases were among those invited to participate, further enriching the exchange of knowledge and perspectives.
Learn more about cross-border family mediation trainings in Japan in previous years here.