This book is only available in PDF format

Chair: Garry Collin. Authors: Alex Ashmore, Clive Banks, Dr Justine Cornwall, Anthony Dickson, Michelle Duggan, Her Hon Judge Sarah Fleming, Kiri Hannifin, Heather Henare, Dr Rachel Irwin, Insp Brigitte Nimmo, Sharyn Otene, Emma Parsons, Margaret Powell, Praveen Singh, Dr April Trenberth, His Hon Judge John Walker, Tania Williams Blyth
Published: 28 November 2014
Pages: 130

From the Chair

Acting for children as their advocate is an important, privileged role. Since the recent law changes we must not only express children’s views, but must advocate for their welfare and best interests in the way we determine is best for them. This requirement, together with the cost contribution regime, makes the work we undertake for our child clients more open to scrutiny and criticism than at any other time.

We have endeavoured to put together a programme that will appeal to all lawyers acting for children, and to provide up-to-date discussions on a range of relevant and topical issues. Please join with us to update yourself on the recent law changes, discuss the way violence impacts on children, consider how to incorporate cultural considerations and our role as their advocates.

Content outline

• New Zealand, Domestic Violence and the Role of Lawyer for Child
• Children: the Issue of Risk
• Cultural Considerations
• Self-representation
• Representing Children in Care and Protection Cases/Working Effectively with CYFS
• Practical Toolbox/Interviewing Children
• The Role Post Reforms