This statute authorizes the court to establish and refer parties to voluntary mediation programs for cases involving the termination of parental rights.
Rhode Island Statute 15-7-7.2: Mediation of termination of parental rights
State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Jul. 1, 1997http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/15-7/15-7-7.2.HTM