Domestic Violence and the Legal System: Family Violence and Family Law: Keeping Families Safe
In this in-depth 3-part series on domestic violence you will examine the latest developments in family law, understand the recent changes in the federal court, ensure your knowledge of media law and its implications are watertight, and consider the interaction of family and criminal law and the implications for your clients. Analyse the various legal avenues and resources available to you and your clients. Choose the session most relevant to you or attend them all and save. WEB225N23A
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
The Family Law Act recognises that family and domestic violence takes many forms. In this session you will:
- Examine the dynamics and impacts of family violence
- Identify the primary aggressor in an abusive relationship and assess risk
- Empower your client to keep themselves and their family safe
- Understand the recent changes to procedures in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for matters involving allegations of family violence
- Analyse the various legal avenues available to you and your clients
Presented by Hayley Foster, CEO, Full Stop Australia and Alicia Toberty, Partner, Bartier Perry