Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

Who provides mediation at a hearing?

1. A mediator

2. A social worker

3. The judge

4. An attorney

The correct answer is: The judge

At a hearing, the person who provides mediation is the judge. A mediator is a trained professional who helps facilitate communication and negotiations between parties, but they can only do so with the permission of the court or by referral from the judge. A social worker may be present at a hearing to provide support or guidance, but they do not have the authority to mediate between parties. An attorney may represent one of the parties involved, but they are not the designated mediator at a hearing. Therefore, the judge is the correct answer in this scenario.