The topic of mediation?is awash in texts that explain how to mediate effectively, profitably, spiritually, sensitively, and cross-culturally. But guidance in mediating ethically is in short supply. This book was written to help conflict resolution professionals traverse the disorienting landscape of ethical decision making with greater clarity and deliberateness. In its case studies and commentaries, the book describes the often murky ethical terrain that mediators are likely to encounter and offers guidance on how to navigate it. This book is a trail-guide; it wont always tell you where to go, but it will assess the allures and dangers of various off-road itineraries. After reading this book, it is unlikely you will suffer vertigo when handling the swiftly changing scenery and hair-pin turns that ethical challenges can present.. You will become more adept at spotting potential roadblocks,? and reasoning through your various options. Even on those occasions when all your options seem bad, this book will help you become more deliberate about your own??mediation orientation and forge a path that honors the important values at stake. In the?book's chapters you will hear from both?the author?and other professionals in the field. In the first chapter,?the author?discuss mediations underlying values, its regulatory codes, and emerging models of practice. The subsequent chapters will introduce various ethical dilemmas, exemplified by both easy and hard cases.