The law has struggled to keep up with society’s changed attitudes towards and perceptions of family violence and its impact on families. The criminal system is largely State based and there is a disconnect between Commonwealth and State laws and their application and enforcement. The civil system permits of property settlement proceedings, usually upon the […]
This presentation looks at the resisting, refusing and rejecting behavior of a child towards a parent which is commonly referred to as parental alienation. Parental alienation can cause stress, trauma and irreversible psychological damage to children and the whole family. Participants will gain a greater knowledge and understanding on what parental alienation is including the […]
We can usually recognise family violence but can we recognise coercive control? How coercive control manifests in family law proceedings may not be as immediately apparent as other forms of family violence and practitioners should be careful not to be complicit in it. A consideration of family violence and how coercive control is treated in […]
The SOS of Wellness looks at the importance of self-care, Organisation, and Support as foundations to create your own well-being – both personally and professionally. The discussion will include practical tips and ideas about how to implement your own SOS program and provide some thought-provoking questions about what wellness might mean for you. Click here […]
