Training Session on Family Reconciliation and Mediation

Al Hoceima – The Al Hoceima Local Council of Ulema organized a training session on family reconciliation and mediation on Tuesday at the Habous religious, cultural, and administrative complex.

Organized in coordination with the Provincial Delegation of Islamic Affairs, this session is part of the annual training and mentoring program. It also addresses the growing interest in family issues, given their importance as a foundation of society and the need to promote family stability, as well as the values ​​of understanding and tolerance, in order to facilitate the amicable resolution of disputes and prevent conflicts.

Led by Abdelhamid El Boukri, a judicial delegate and social worker at the Al Hoceima Court of Appeal, and Hanane Touzani, a teacher and pedagogy trainer, this meeting featured presentations highlighting the importance of family mediation in resolving disputes and preventing their escalation, thereby limiting their negative impact on social cohesion.

In a presentation entitled “The Role of the Social Worker in Implementing Family Mediation: From Diagnosis to Developing Solutions,” Mr. El Boukri emphasized the role of social work in addressing family conflicts, particularly through identifying the root causes of disputes, understanding their psychological and social dimensions, and facilitating dialogue to reach appropriate and lasting solutions that take into account the specific circumstances of each situation.

He also called for strengthened coordination and complementarity among the various stakeholders, including judicial institutions, the council of Islamic scholars, and civil society organizations, emphasizing the importance of clearly distinguishing between situations that can be resolved through reconciliation and mediation and those requiring protective measures, particularly in cases of domestic violence.

For her part, Ms. Touzani presented the concept of marriage counseling and its objectives in improving communication within couples, highlighting the role of the marriage counselor in supporting spouses and finding solutions to their difficulties, while respecting the limits and ethical rules of professional practice.

This meeting was intended for members of the local council of Islamic scholars, female religious guides (mourchidines and mourchidates), and preachers in the province, with the aim of strengthening their practical skills in reconciliation and family guidance, while promoting the religious values ​​of tolerance, benevolence, and marital harmony.