sovittelija
Sovittelija is a person who facilitates negotiations between conflicting parties to help them reach a voluntary settlement. The term comes from the Finnish verb sovitella, to reconcile, and related words such as sovitus (settlement) and sovittelu (mediation). A sovittelija is typically neutral and independent, without authority to impose a decision.
The mediator's role includes guiding discussions, clarifying interests and positions, identifying options, and drafting or reviewing
Mediation is used in civil disputes, labor relations, family matters, and community or school conflicts. In
Process and confidentiality: discussions in mediation are confidential, and records are usually sealed to encourage frank
Qualifications: sovittelija may be a professional mediator with training in conflict resolution, law, psychology, or social