Designed for Ontario family law lawyers and law students. However, the material will also be of interest to service providers who support survivors of intimate partner violence involved in the family court system. For lawyers, the course contains 15 mins Professionalism Hours and is eligible for up to 1 hr 45 min Substantive Hours.

Presented by Pamela Cross and Peter Jaffe, explores why children may not want contact with a parent, the intersection of this allegation with family violence, Canadian case law and strategies for lawyers and the courts.

The course covers:

• A better understanding of why the term ‘parent-child-contact-problem’ is a more appropriate term than ‘parental alienation’
• Context around the mis/use of PCCP allegations in family law cases
• Insight into the intersection of PCCP claims and family violence
• Relevant case law examples
• Strategies for supporting clients facing PCCP claims

Whether you are looking to build foundational knowledge or deepen your expertise, this self-paced module offers practical, evidence-based content grounded in legal and lived experience.

Fee: FREE.

Please contact Training@LukesPlace.ca using your work or school email address.