Back to school: Build your knowledge on parent-child-contact problems
As the new school year gets underway, it’s a great time to learn something new, strengthen your professional skills, and deepen your understanding of the issues facing survivors navigating the family court system.
Our free e-learning course on Parent-Child-Contact Problems (PCCP), also referred to as “parental alienation,” is now accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.
Designed for lawyers, law students, and service providers supporting survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), this self-paced course provides evidence-based, practical learning grounded in legal and frontline experience.
Learn about parent-child-contact problems
Developed and presented by Pamela Cross and Dr. Peter Jaffe, the course explores the increasing use of parental alienation claims in family court, particularly in cases involving IPV.
Participants will gain critical insight into:
- How PCCP issues arise in family court proceedings
- The potential impacts of these issues on survivors and children
- The intersection of PCCP claims and IPV
- How legal and service professionals can recognize and respond to these issues effectively
The course is an opportunity to build foundational knowledge or deepen existing expertise for anyone working at the intersection of family law and gender-based violence.
New: Law Society of Ontario Accreditation
The course is now accredited by the Law Society of Ontario, making it an even more valuable professional learning opportunity for Ontario lawyers and law students.
Participants are eligible to receive:
- 15 minutes of Professionalism Hours
- Up to 1 hour and 45 minutes of Substantive Hours
While the course was developed with Ontario family law lawyers and law students in mind, its content is also highly relevant for service providers who work directly with survivors of IPV as they navigate the family law system.
Make learning part of your back-to-school routine
Whether you’re heading back to campus, returning to your regular professional routine, or simply looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge this fall, this course is an accessible way to add meaningful learning to your schedule.
It’s free, online, and self-paced, so you can complete it whenever and wherever works for you.
Ready to get started?
Already have an account on our training website? Self-enroll today!
If you don’t already have an account, please email us from your work or school email address to request one.
Learn more about our e-learning courses and find additional opportunities to build your knowledge and skills.
This back-to-school season, make professional learning part of your routine, and help strengthen responses to gender-based violence within the family law system.