Find out more about mediation and Ashford Mediation Service in this video

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Find out more about mediation and Ashford Mediation Service

David Jonker, Service Development Manager at Ashford Mediation Service, talks about how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service.


We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation.

You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free here and on our website.

Location: Mediation Service, Compass House, Tufton St, Ashford TN23 1EE, UK

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