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Issues covered include: Ethics for criminal lawyers, dementia, crime, post-sentencing, intellectual disability, trauma, adverse childhood exerpience
In this intensive and in-depth program you have an opportunity to develop skills to better handle individuals who have experienced a mental health issue, severe trauma or when you are confronted with a difficult ethical decision about what you ought to do. With the spectrum of clients extending, and an aging population these types of tough situations will arise more frequently which is why it is important consider how you and your practice will respond.
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair/Facilitator: Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers
1.15pm to 1.20pm Opening comments by the Chair
1.20pm to 2.20pm: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Criminal Lawyers
Presented by David PH Jones QC, Lorne Street Chambers
2.25pm to 3.25pm: Dementia and Crime
With an ageing population in the criminal justice system, the incidence of dementia concerns have increased. Increasingly, lawyers are expected to have greater awareness and appreciation of a wide range of neurodegenerative conditions, which may have implications for a defendant’s fitness to stand trial, culpability and sentencing. The over 65 years age group is now the largest growing sector in the custodial setting, suggesting dementia is also highly relevant post-sentencing.
Presented by Michael Bott, Barrister, Heretaunga Law
3.30pm to 4.30pm: Developing a Trauma Informed Practice
You frequently work with clients who have high rates of adverse childhood experiences.
Presented by Kirsty Dempster-Rivett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Learning Objectives