"如果不去基层，我无法真正理解什么是'用群众的方法做群众的工作'。"回忆起2011年前往颛桥司法所 的决定，姜慧萍的话语朴实而坚定。彼时，她告别熟悉的机关工作，面对的是听不懂的方言、排名落后 的工作局面，还有"最多干不过一年"的质疑。 但慧萍没有退缩，而是调整心态、贴近群众，深信"只有改变自己，才能服务好基层"。她与村民交流 时，放慢语速、耐心倾听，逐渐从"语言不通"走向"读懂人心"。她还积极对接地方政府，推动法治建设 融入区域发展。"如果有问题我没看出来，那是我的能力问题；而有问题我不去看，就是我的责任问 题。"这是姜慧萍常挂在嘴边的话。2016年起，她逐本审阅颛桥镇的执法卷宗，设计专用"审核表"列出 问题，用较真劲推动执法规范化建设，使昔日问题清单逐步"清零"。 在姜慧萍的带领下，颛桥司法所在全区考核中从倒数第一跃居榜首，颛桥镇亦获评上海市法治建设示范 街镇第一名。 传帮带教 2022年，姜慧萍回到闵行区司法局。次年，"姜慧萍工作室"成立，成为司法行政系统人才培育的"孵化 器"。针对队伍梯队建设需要，工作室创新推出"理论点拨+实践探索+头脑风暴"培养模式，打造"身边榜 样"微党课系列，组织主题教育研讨班， ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the role of retired individuals, referred to as the "silver-haired force," in mediating disputes and alleviating the burden on the judicial system in Yichang City, showcasing how traditional values of virtue and community engagement can effectively resolve conflicts and promote social harmony [2][10]. Group 1: Role of Retired Mediators - Retired individuals in Yichang, with backgrounds as managers and civil servants, have become effective mediators, resolving over a thousand disputes annually [2][3]. - The mediators employ various techniques, such as empathy and indirect approaches, to facilitate understanding and resolution between conflicting parties [3][5]. - The team currently consists of six members, whose life experiences and communication skills contribute significantly to their mediation success [5]. Group 2: Alleviating Judicial Pressure - The mediation efforts of the "silver-haired force" help to mitigate the pressure on the judicial system, where courts face a rising number of cases, with a 13.23% increase in cases received in 2025 compared to the previous year [6][9]. - The average workload for judges is high, with some handling approximately two cases daily, leading to significant stress and extended case resolution times [8][9]. - Mediation serves as a proactive measure to resolve disputes before they escalate to formal litigation, thus maintaining social stability [9]. Group 3: Promoting Social Values - The mediation process not only resolves conflicts but also promotes values such as tolerance, integrity, and mutual understanding within the community [10]. - Participants in mediation report improved communication and relationships, indicating a positive impact on business and personal interactions [10]. - The initiative reflects the embodiment of traditional cultural values, emphasizing the importance of virtue in maintaining social harmony [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the dedication and impact of Qu Shiwei, a retired people's mediator in Changchun, Jilin Province, who has successfully resolved over 230 disputes over two decades, emphasizing the importance of legal education and community service in conflict resolution [3][4][5]. Group 1: Mediation Work - Qu Shiwei has been involved in people's mediation since 2003, transitioning from a mediator at Mingzhu Judicial Office to the founder of the "Heyue" mediation studio, maintaining her commitment to community harmony [4]. - In a notable case, Qu resolved a conflict between a resident and their stepmother regarding property inheritance and social security funds, ultimately facilitating an agreement where the stepmother received long-term housing rights and the resident returned 57,000 yuan in social security funds [4][5]. - Qu emphasizes that mediation is not merely about compromise but involves resolving both legal and emotional conflicts, often requiring multiple sessions to achieve understanding and agreement [4][5]. Group 2: Legal Education and Community Engagement - Qu has innovated a "mediation + legal education" model, integrating legal awareness into the mediation process, which helps prevent future disputes [5][6]. - She developed a unique "Five Steps and Six Hearts" method to make legal concepts more accessible, ensuring that parties involved in mediation understand their rights and responsibilities [5]. - Qu actively engages in community legal education, conducting workshops and seminars to address various legal issues, thereby enhancing the community's understanding of the law [6]. Group 3: Recognition and Legacy - Qu Shiwei has received multiple accolades for her mediation work, including being named one of Jilin Province's "Most Beloved People's Mediators" and a "Gold Medal Mediator" in Changchun [6]. - Her mediation studio has become a teaching practice base for Jilin University Law School, where she shares her extensive experience with law students, fostering the next generation of legal professionals [6]. - Qu's efforts have led to the cultivation of over ten "legal literate" individuals in her community, establishing a legacy of legal knowledge and mediation skills [6].

Group 1 - The province has established 18,493 People's Mediation Committees and trained over 80,000 mediators, with more than 16,000 being full-time mediators, achieving a grassroots conflict resolution rate of over 85% [1] - At the village level, the "villager evaluation and discussion points" have been implemented to cover all administrative villages and communities, successfully resolving over 141,000 conflicts in the first three quarters of this year [1] - The county level has enhanced conflict resolution quality through technology and professional support, establishing a remote video mediation system across four levels, and creating 115 expert mediation databases for complex disputes [1] Group 2 - The city level focuses on industry-specific mediation organizations, having established over 1,200 related mediation organizations covering more than 20 key industries, effectively resolving industry-related conflicts [2] - The city level continues to deepen the integration of mediation mechanisms, enhancing the connection between litigation, visits, and police mediation to strengthen the grassroots conflict resolution framework [2]

Group 1: Legal and Judicial Developments - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen significant advancements in the construction of a rule-of-law China, with a focus on high-quality legislation to support high-quality development [5][6] - A total of 36 new laws were enacted, 63 laws were amended, and 35 decisions on major legal issues were made from 2021 to the present [5] - The number of effective laws in China currently stands at 306, with over 14,000 local regulations in place [4][5] Group 2: Judicial Efficiency and Case Management - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," national courts accepted a cumulative total of 189.74 million cases, with a significant increase in case quality and efficiency [8] - The first-instance conviction rate for criminal cases reached 98.03%, indicating a high level of judicial effectiveness [3][8] - The number of cases handled by the courts has increased by 41.5% compared to 2020, with 46.02 million cases filed in 2024 alone [3][8] Group 3: Environmental and Social Justice - The prosecution of ecological and environmental public interest litigation has seen 348,000 cases handled, with 90% being administrative public interest lawsuits [7] - The People's Mediation Committees have resolved over 79 million disputes with a success rate exceeding 95% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [10] - The arbitration sector has processed 2.27 million cases, with a total value exceeding 4 trillion yuan, highlighting its role in economic dispute resolution [11] Group 4: Future Legal Framework and Reforms - A new round of planning for the construction of a rule-of-law China is underway, focusing on enhancing the judicial system and ensuring effective oversight [13] - Reforms will include the separation of trial and execution powers, as well as improvements to the judicial responsibility system [13] - The Supreme People's Court aims to address social issues such as online violence and false accusations through enhanced legal provisions [14]

Core Viewpoint - Liaoning Province is actively enhancing its mediation system to address emerging industry developments and public needs, achieving significant progress in professional and refined mediation work [1] Group 1: Mediation System Development - Over 1,200 industry-specific mediation organizations have been established across more than 20 fields, including intellectual property, ecological protection, and finance [1] - More than 20,000 disputes have been resolved this year through these mediation efforts [1] Group 2: Institutional Support - The Liaoning Provincial Justice Department has collaborated with the provincial court and civil affairs department to issue guidelines aimed at strengthening industry-specific mediation work [1] - Various institutional documents have been introduced to address medical disputes, labor disputes, commercial disputes in private enterprises, and family crisis interventions, providing a solid institutional foundation for mediation work [1]

Core Viewpoint - The event "Marriage and Family Dispute Mediation Competition" held in Ordos City showcased the skills and knowledge of mediators, emphasizing the importance of both legal expertise and emotional intelligence in resolving family disputes [1][6]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition took place from July 16 to 18, organized by the Women's Federation and the Justice Bureau of Ordos City, featuring 10 teams and 30 mediators [1]. - The event aimed to enhance the capabilities of mediators through practical exercises and knowledge assessments, fostering a collaborative environment for learning [1][6]. Group 2: Competition Structure - The competition consisted of three main components: a written test, a simulated mediation, and a knowledge quiz, each designed to evaluate different aspects of mediation skills [2][4]. - The written test assessed the participants' understanding of legal principles and mediation processes, serving as a foundational evaluation [2]. - The simulated mediation involved real-life scenarios where mediators had to apply legal knowledge and emotional intelligence to resolve conflicts effectively [2][4]. Group 3: Learning and Development - Experts from Inner Mongolia University provided guidance, translating complex legal concepts into relatable stories, enhancing the mediators' practical skills [4][6]. - Participants expressed that the competition was not just an endpoint but a starting point for applying learned skills in real mediation situations [6]. Group 4: Awards and Recognition - Awards were given for individual and team performances, including one first prize for individuals and one for teams, highlighting the achievements of the participants [6]. - The event was recognized as a significant step in promoting the "Fengqiao Experience" in modern mediation practices, aiming to improve community harmony [6][7].

Group 1: Core Achievements - In the first half of the year, Suzhou's judicial administration achieved significant results in reform, service development, public welfare, and safety stability, contributing to high-quality economic and social development [1] - The city implemented the second batch of the "comprehensive inspection once" scenario list, conducting over 10,000 joint inspections and reducing inspections by 15,000 [1] - Suzhou introduced the first local regulations on grassroots legal construction in the country and increased the number of legal professionals in judicial offices to 163 [1] Group 2: Service Development - Suzhou selected 86 foreign-related lawyers to form a "stabilizing foreign trade" legal service team and drafted five key country-specific legal service guidelines [1] - The city hosted an innovative low-altitude economy legislative promotion meeting and established 31 commercial mediation organizations, resolving over 30,000 commercial disputes [1] Group 3: Public Welfare - Suzhou added 60 new legal aid workstations and standardized 24 existing ones, enhancing the "one village (community) one legal advisor" initiative [2] - The city launched a themed practical activity attracting over 2,000 participants and the "Suzhou Law Treasure Small Theater" series of legal education videos surpassed 1.02 million views [2] Group 4: Safety and Stability - Suzhou implemented a special governance initiative to resolve conflicts and maintain social stability, establishing three new industry-specific mediation organizations [2] - In the first half of the year, local mediation organizations resolved 98,000 disputes, and a two-year action plan to improve community correction quality was initiated, involving 37 social organizations [2]