A mediação como instrumento de conciliação no judiciário na redução de conflitos

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Abstract: This study analyzes the importance of mediation and conciliation as instruments for improving the efficiency of the Brazilian justice system and for promoting access to justice. Initially, it examines the high volume of cases that overloads the Judiciary and compromises the effectiveness of judicial services, highlighting the need for alternative mechanisms for conflict resolution. In this context, the theoretical foundations of access to justice are presented, especially based on the contributions of Mauro Cappelletti and Kazuo Watanabe, who advocate the adoption of a multi-door model for the appropriate treatment of disputes. The research then addresses the legal concepts of mediation and conciliation, as well as their distinctions within the Brazilian legal system, based on Law No. 13.140/2015 and the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code of 2015. It also analyzes the fundamental principles that guide mediation, such as confidentiality, autonomy of the parties’ will, impartiality of the mediator, and procedural informality, which ensure legitimacy, legal certainty, and active participation of the parties in building the solution to the conflict. The study further examines the practical application of these mechanisms within the Judiciary, highlighting the role of the Judicial Centers for Conflict Resolution and Citizenship (CEJUSCs) and the institutional incentives promoted by the National Council of Justice through Resolution No. 125/2010. It also discusses the impact of digital platforms in conducting mediation and conciliation sessions, expanding access to consensual methods and contributing to the modernization of the justice system. Finally, the research analyzes the effects of mediation and conciliation on reducing the number of lawsuits, increasing procedural speed, and improving the satisfaction of the parties, as well as their role in promoting a culture of cooperation, dialogue, and social pacification. It concludes that the consolidation of these methods represents an important step toward building a more efficient, participatory, and accessible justice system. Keywords: Mediation; Conciliation; Access to Justice; Dispute Resolution; Just