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Family

Violence

201

Family Violence 201

Nilufa Husein

verified 2.0 CPD (Ethics)
play_lesson 2 hours of content
local_offer CA$350

Family violence 201 is 2-hour course which provides lawyers with substantive advice and practical tips in how to effectively represent and manage client files where family violence is involved.

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Effectively represent and manage files where family violence is involved

Over three modules, the course covers different aspects of a family law file from the initial screening for family violence to preparing for court.

The course provides tips on file management and discusses how to best manage challenging clients, while managing self-care and professional boundaries. It also highlights the importance of collaboration between lawyers and support services.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

1

ondemand_video Instructor Bio and Land Acknowledgement

2

Defining Family Violence

ondemand_video Family Violence Definition
description Should I Have Just Stayed?
psychology_alt Reflection Question
quiz Check for Understanding

Complicating Factors in Family Violence Cases

3

ondemand_video Complicating Factors
description Barendregt v. Grebliunas, 2022 SCC 22
description L.A.R v. E.J.R., 2014 BCSC 996
description K.M.N. v. S.Z.M., 2024 BCCA 70
description J.K.S. v. M.L.L.A., 2022 BCSC 2238
quiz Check for Understanding

Practical Tips in File Management

4

ondemand_video Practical Tips
description Screening For Various Types of Family Violence
psychology_alt Reflection Question
description Best Practice

Rise Collaboration

5

ondemand_video Collaboration and Mentorship

Feedback

6

About the Instructor

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Nilufa Husein (she/her) received her B.A in Psychology from York University in 1992 and her Law Degree from the University of Ottawa in 1995. After law school, she Articled with the Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Children’s Lawyer from 1995-1996, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997.

In 2017 Nilufa commenced her own private practice in North York, Ontario working primarily in the areas of family law and often advocating for victims of domestic violence in family court. She is a Member of the Area Committee, Legal Aid Ontario, Legal Aid’s Domestic violence, Certificate and Duty counsel panels.

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