What does NMAS Mean?

NMAS is an acronym for National Mediator Accreditation System.

It is a voluntary industry standard for mediators to show that they have been trained, assessed for competence, have demonstrated that they are of good character and have insurance.

To maintain their NMAS Accreditation they need to participate in continuing professional development and be doing mediation work.

Using a mediator who is not NMAS Accredited risks getting someone who does not uphold the ethical standards and who may not even be trained in mediation.

Our recommendation is don’t work with someone who says they are a mediator but has not bothered to become NMAS Accredited.