Northern Courts Education Seminar 2022
This joint seminar of the Supreme Court of Yukon, the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories and the Nunavut Court of Justice covered a variety of topics relevant to the work of the courts: hearing children’s evidence, case management in criminal law, the impact of intimate partner violence on children, settlement hearings, and strategies for furthering the goals of reconciliation.
Number of Participants: 15
Overview
This joint seminar of the Supreme Court of Yukon, the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories and the Nunavut Court of Justice covered a variety of topics relevant to the work of the courts: hearing children’s evidence, case management in criminal law, the impact of intimate partner violence on children, settlement hearings, and strategies for furthering the goals of reconciliation.
Objective
The objectives of the seminar were to enhance participants’ awareness of key jurisprudential developments in criminal and family law, specifically issues related to intimate partner violence and children’s evidence; to develop practical skills in interviewing children and build mediation or settlement skills; and to develop a better understanding of the initiatives currently being taken to advance the goals of reconciliation and the impact on courts.
Summary
Led by experienced judges and legal academics, this seminar used a combination of lectures, discussion and small group work. Participants were provided an opportunity to practice their mediation and case management skills. Participants also gained a greater understanding of the impact of intimate partner violence on children and how they can address this impact in their courtroom. The seminar included a moderated discussion about the courts role in advancing the goals of reconciliation.