16 Oct 2008 - AChiPPP Training Day: Expert Witness Skills and the Family Court
Sheffield - 17th October 2008 - 9.30am – 4.30pm.
The training day will focus upon the work of the Family Court. It is an introductory course and also builds on previous courses AChiPPP has run on Expert Witness Skills.
The day will include:
- Working in family courts
- Report writing skills – what information do others need to know?
- Skills, including cross examination
- Aspects of family law
Speakers and facilitators
Jill Troy from No 6 Barristers Chambers in Leeds - a barrister with more than twenty years experience specialising in family law. Within this role Jill represents Local Authorities, parents and children in public law (care) proceedings.
Patrick Troy family solicitor - an advanced member of the Law Society Family Panel and a member of Resolution. He is also a Deputy District Judge.
Professor Jane Ireland - University accredited expert witness and represents on the Family Justice Interdisciplinary Committee and Experts Subcommittee at the Royal Courts of Justice. She is also the Chair for the BPS advisory committee on expert witnesses. Professor Ireland also provides accredited postgraduate training on expert witness skills and legal report writing
Jacqueline Siner - chartered educational psychologist and managing director of JSA Psychology, a company providing child and family psychological reports for Family Court in care proceedings and contact/residence disputes.
Dr Lorna Selfe - child psychologist and former Principal Educational Psychologist for Herefordshire.
Costs
Costs are £125 for AChiPPP members and £185 for non-members.
Membership of AChiPPP is £45 giving a £15 discount for those renewing membership. For non-members who meet the membership criteria there is a benefit/ saving in applying for membership.
Booking options
Member Option 1 - You are a member of AChiPPP and just want to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £125
Member Option 2 - You are about to renew AChiPPP membership and want to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £170 (£125 for the Training Day + £45 for Membership Renewal)
Non-member Option 1 - You are not a member of AChiPPP but are a practising child psychologist and would like to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £185
Non-member Option 2 - You want to attend the Training Day and would also like to apply for ACHiPPP membership as a new member
Total cost: £170 (£125 for the Training Day + £45 for Membership)