Everything You Need To Know About Court But Were Afraid to Ask
Presentation Tuesday May 1, 2007 by
Ontario Court of Justice
MADAM JUSTICE JUNE MARESCA
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Section 1 - Introduction and Court Background (13:53 Minutes)
Section 2 - Education In The Court System (23:20 Minutes)
Section 3 - Basic Principles of the Candian Court System (16:02 Minutes)
Section 4 - What's a Mental Health Professional to Do? (11:45 Minutes)
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Description:
Would you do a mental health assessment on a five year old without understanding basic child development? Would you evaluate the relationship between a child and a parent without knowing something about attachment theory and bonding? Why would you present evidence before a court without understanding the basic principles of the court system? Courts welcome information from infant mental health professionals when making decisions. Understanding the fundamentals of the court process will enable experts to get their evidence across in a powerful and persuasive way.
Educational Objectives:
- To appreciate why knowledge of the legal system is important.
- To understand some basic principles of law which affect the receiving of evidence. how to use this understanding to better advocate for young patients.