By Steve Rolls, Portsmouth Mediation Service. Back in 2015, Portsmouth Mediation Service took a bold step and redefined our purpose through what we came to call our Restorative USP. (unique selling point) We recognised that when people needed Mediation the situation had already gone too far. We understood the toll that conflict takes, the anxiety,…
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By Sue Austin, Portsmouth Mediation Service. I was asked whether our service could support a situation following an incident at a primary school, where one boy had been harmed by another. Initially, the boy responsible received a short suspension and then returned to school. The boys were kept apart, as the boy who had been…
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By Gail Mann, Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Portsmouth. Practitioners and volunteers working with the public are dealing with emotional situations and sometimes there are not enough spaces to reflect on or share these experiences. Creating space to share experiences provides emotional support and kindness, enabling people to listen to and empathise with each other,…
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Portsmouth Mediation Service (PMS) in collaboration with Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Portsmouth and the University of Portsmouth has secured further funding through Wessex Health Partners to build on our CPAR findings of how conflict impacts our health and wellbeing. Our research team of Laura & Nadiya are gathering data to build a case to…
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Just over a year after Portsmouth Mediation Service extended its restorative work into Winchester, following the closure of Winchester Mediation Service – the initiative has gathered remarkable momentum. Operating under the name Solent Restorative Partnership (SRP), we have connected with a number of dedicated professionals who have embraced the restorative approach and formed a steering…
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Following on from the findings of our Community Research (CPAR) into the impact of everyday conflict on peoples health and wellbeing, it was very timely for Steve & Sue to make a presentation to social prescribers in Portsmouth. They are pictured here with these key people from the Island City Network and the Portsdown Group.…
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Everyone within PMS believes in the young people of our city who are investing in further education. We want to serve this generation of future movers and shakers and help them to succeed in leadership and enterprise, which is one of the reasons we have collaborated with the Student Union and Law Department to facilitate a Peer Mediation…
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After an exciting and groundbreaking year-long journey, Laura and Nadiya successfully presented their key research findings at a special Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) event in London. In the morning, they showcased their poster, delivered a compelling pitch, and engaged thoughtfully with audience questions. In the afternoon, they presented their findings on the impact of…
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A youth engagement programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour on Portsmouth and Southsea’s seafront is set to make an even greater impact, thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner. Donna Jones has awarded almost £15,000 to Portsmouth Mediation Service (PMS) to pay for two outreach workers to work with young people throughout the…
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After over 18 years of long and loyal service Tina Downie (centre front) stepped down from her role with Portsmouth Mediation Service. At a special lunch friends and colleagues came together to celebrate everything Tina has brought to the Mediation & Assessment Service and indeed the valuable legacy she now leaves behind. Tina is widely…
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