Course details – Child Protection and the law
Child Protection and the law
Gain a better understanding of child protection processes your client may be going through and learn strategies to support clients involved with child protection. An experienced child protection lawyer will show you how to provide accurate and timely legal advice on child protection matters to your client, including your client’s rights and responsibilities.
You will learn:
- Overview of the Children Youth and Families Act, including:
- Legislative basis for removal of children
- Best interests of the children
- Different types of Orders
- Time limits that may affect your client
- The process of a child protection matter through the Children’s Court
- How family violence, family law and child protection orders interact
- How to discuss child protection issues appropriately, particularly when clients may have additional barriers to justice
- Practical tips to represent and work with adult clients who are involved with child protection
Who is this for?
Community legal centre lawyers who wish to gain a better understanding of child protection matters
Details
Online training – you will be sent a Zoom link
This training runs over 2 consecutive half days.
Day 1 – 9:30am – 1:30pm
Day 2 – 9:30am- 1:30pm
Cost
$50+GST
“I now feel confident to advise clients more thoroughly regarding child protection.”
‘’Excellent practical knowledge and the experience of the facilitators made the day very engaging’’
Upcoming dates
There are currently no upcoming dates. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.