Family Dynamics, Abuse and Control for Lawyers and Mediators is being offered this year, for the 4th time, by Abundant Solutions Inc. with the consent of Continuing Legal Education (CLE).

This course provides 24 hours of credit towards Family Mediation Canada Certification and towards BC Mediator Roster - Family requirements. It has 3 hours of child development and divorce and 21 hours of family dynamics and violence. There will be numerous opportunities to practice the skills that are taught.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1, Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Morning:
Family Dynamics, Children and Divorce

Afternoon:
Introduction to violence, abuse and power imbalance in intimate relationships
Cultural & Racial dimensions of abuse

Day 2, Thursday, October 25, 2007
Morning:
Theories of violence and control
Screening
Role Play

Afternoon:
Gender-specific perspectives
Characteristics of survivors and abusers
Role Play

Day 3, Friday, October 26, 2007
Morning:
Violence in the Context of Mediation
Ending mediation safely
Role Play

Afternoon:
Preliminary Conferences
Continuous Checking
Role Play

Registration fee includes lunch and a signed copy of Deb's book ~ Preparing For Mediation - A Dispute Resolution Guide.