Mediators must have a minimum of 56 hours of mediation training, including 40 hours of basic mediation plus 16 hours of specialized training in mediating child abuse and neglect cases. Additional qualifications include family mediation training or experience, a minimum BA degree, experience with family and/or dependency mediation, observation/co-mediation requirement, and on-going continuing education.
New Mexico Children's Court Mediator Qualifications
New Mexico Children's Court Mediation Program. Jan. 1, 2010https://adr.nmcourts.gov/professional-resources.aspx