Anne Barlow is Professor of Family Law and Policy at the University of Exeter and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Jan Ewing is Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

“This study is of great importance for child and family law professionals. Children find it cathartic to talk with a family mediator and when parents listen to their children's views and suggestions, arrangements work better and relationships are strengthened." Lisa Parkinson, Family mediator, trainer and a Vice President of the Family Mediators Association

• 1. Introduction 2. Children’s Right to be Heard? Points of View from Relationship Professionals and Children3. Entering Child-Inclusive Mediation: Barriers to Uptake4. Experiences of Child-Inclusive Mediation5. Outcomes of Child-Inclusive Mediation6. Conclusions

Anne Barlow is Professor of Family Law and Policy at the University of Exeter and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Jan Ewing is Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

“This study is of great importance for child and family law professionals. Children find it cathartic to talk with a family mediator and when parents listen to their children's views and suggestions, arrangements work better and relationships are strengthened." Lisa Parkinson, Family mediator, trainer and a Vice President of the Family Mediators Association

• 1. Introduction 2. Children’s Right to be Heard? Points of View from Relationship Professionals and Children3. Entering Child-Inclusive Mediation: Barriers to Uptake4. Experiences of Child-Inclusive Mediation5. Outcomes of Child-Inclusive Mediation6. Conclusions

Anne Barlow is Professor of Family Law and Policy at the University of Exeter and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Jan Ewing is Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

“This study is of great importance for child and family law professionals. Children find it cathartic to talk with a family mediator and when parents listen to their children's views and suggestions, arrangements work better and relationships are strengthened." Lisa Parkinson, Family mediator, trainer and a Vice President of the Family Mediators Association

• 1. Introduction 2. Children’s Right to be Heard? Points of View from Relationship Professionals and Children3. Entering Child-Inclusive Mediation: Barriers to Uptake4. Experiences of Child-Inclusive Mediation5. Outcomes of Child-Inclusive Mediation6. Conclusions