Mediation, step by step — The Courthouse · Justice
Two neighbours in the invented Rua das Flores argue about a dog that barks all night. Instead of going to court, they try mediation. Put the steps in order.
Your task
Put the steps in the right order.
- In mediation a neutral person, the mediator, helps two sides talk and find their own solution. The mediator does not decide who wins. Both sides must agree to take part.
- An invented story to learn from, not legal advice. Laws differ from country to country. For a real problem, talk to a trusted adult or a lawyer.
- Everyone is equal before the law. Nothing about you is collected.
Score
- Understanding justice — You understood how this part of justice works.
- Fairness — You treated everyone fairly and listened to all sides.
- Safe & ask for help — You stayed safe and knew when to ask a trusted adult.
In real life
Portugal has public mediation services and 'julgados de paz' (peace courts) for small disputes between people, such as neighbour problems. Many schools also train student mediators.
The Courthouse
- Who is who in court
- The order of a trial
- Jury or judge only?
- A calm and open courtroom
- Verdict or appeal?
- Your day as a witness
- Court helpers and facts
- Lost in translation
- Why the court keeps a record
- Talk, small claim or trial?
- The promise to tell the truth
- Getting a hearing ready
- A court for young people
- Reporters in an open court
- A judge with no side
Invented stories to learn from, not legal advice. Laws differ from country to country. For a real problem, talk to a trusted adult or a lawyer; in an emergency call your country's number (112 in the EU). Nothing about you is collected; progress stays on this device.
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