intermediación (en este contexto)
English translation: intermediary/intermediation
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| 05:29 Apr 13, 2019 |
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|  Selected response from: patinba Argentina Local time: 11:48 | ||||||
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| 3 +3 | facilitation |
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| 4 +2 | intermediary/intermediation |
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2 hrs confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +3
peer agreement (net): +3facilitation Explanation: I think your idea is right. Mediation, in the field of abuse, generally denotes an alternative to a judicial process. But "facilitate" is used in this specific area for making court proceedings less intimidating for children and helping to create conditions in which they can effectively testify. Here is an American document on child-friendly courtrooms. There's a section on anatomically correct dolls to "facilitate" children's testimony, which indicates the sense of the word in this context. Then we find the following (pp. 20-22 of the file) on the role of "facilitators", beginning before the trial: "iii. The Courthouse Tour A pre-trial tour of the courthouse is an effective way to introduce the child to the trial process in a neutral, relaxed manner. [...] Facilitators may allow the child to explore the room and become familiar with the jury box and witness stand. [...] A courthouse visit is also a prime opportunity for the facilitator to address the child’s fears regarding his upcoming testimony. [...] i. Introduction to the Court Process Protective caregivers play a key role in facilitating the child’s experience as a witness. [...] Adults should be introduced to the court facilitator and should view that person as a responsive contact within the courts to whom questions and concerns may be directed. [...] Many children’s advocacy centers and prosecutorial offices appoint a facilitator in the form of a victim advocate or liaison to work with the child and her family during the court phase of the case. Courts can ensure that the child is equipped with appropriate support and adequate information in anticipation of trial through the appointment of this single facilitator. Facilitators serve as a reliable point of contact for questions and concerns for the child and her family, and can play a crucial role in orienting the child to the court process while ensuring that the child’s family remains invested in the process. [...]" https://www.cactx.org/public/upload/files/general/CACBenchBo... Although the precise nature of the "intermediación" in your case is not entirely clear (because you are not able to quote extensively from your document), I have the impression that there's a considerable overlap with "facilitation" in the American context, as descibed here. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 hrs (2019-04-13 10:57:04 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- As I say, mediating or acting as an intermediary, which would normally be the obvious translation, doesn't seem to me to be applicable here, because it would mean a neutral agent helping to bring two opposing parties to an agreement. Your reference to "acompañar a niños víctimas de crímenes sexuales" suggests to me that the role here is to provide support and assistance to the children, along the lines of the facilitators referred to in my source. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 hrs (2019-04-13 11:13:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Another official paper on children in legal proceedings, this time from Ireland, which uses the term "facilitator" and explains what it means: "Unlocking Children’s Rights Strengthening the capacity of professionals in the EU to fulfil the rights of vulnerable children Training Materials for Facilitators [...] The course is designed to be useful to anyone who works with children, including all professionals/practitioners supporting children and young peoplein residential and detention settings, as well as legal and other professionals and practitioners who interact with children in the context of judicial proceedings (civil, criminal or administrative law)." https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/law/childlawclinic/UCRF... |
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