Bearded dragons, Nerf Guns and Snakes!

Free Workshop for family lawyers, mediators and arbitrators.

Presenter:      Bobbi Poushinsky 

Bobbi Poushinsky Mediation Services Inc. and Hear the Child Society Board Member

This workshop is designed to explore practical and ethical issues arising from Hear the Child reports through a series of Vignettes.

Vignette 1 – we will meet “Olivia” and consider the pros and cons of a Hear the Child (HTC) report; discuss the differences between a HTC report and a s.211 report. We will consider ethical issues involved in interviewing children.

Vignettes 2, 3, and 4 – will introduce the issues of influence, alignment, coaching, and alienation.  The vignettes will provide three scenarios. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the concepts of influence, alignment, coaching, and alienation. Discussion on ethical issues involved with interviewing children will continue.

Vignette 5 – provides an excerpt from an interview with a six year old. The session will conclude with information on ages and stages and tips when interviewing children.

When:            May 11, 2017, from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm including Q&A.

Where:           Barristers Lounge, 5th FLoor, 850 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC.

For more information and registration please contact Jayne Embree at 250-590-8106.

Seating is limited and must be reserved.

CPD Credits: Law Society of British Columbia, Hear the Child Roster.