Workshop: Legally Speaking | CPS - Preventing harm to children through education and awareness

For most children, New Zealand is a wonderful place to grow up in. Some are not so lucky. Childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect are a fact of life (and sometimes death) for too many of our young people.

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Workshop: Communicating With Youth (13 -17 years)

Workshop: Recognising and Responding to Child Abuse

Workshop: Preparing a Comprehensive Child Protection Policy

Workshop: Legally Speaking

Workshop:Understanding the Ripple Effects of Family Violence

Workshop: Caring for Young People with Difficult Behaviours

Workshop: Sex Offenders in the Community

Workshop: Emotional Impact of Separation and Divorce on Children

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Workshop: Legally Speaking

There are dozens of different laws that govern children’s lives, and affect how adults can support them. Gain a layman’s understanding of the laws affecting children and how to work within the legal framework.

Recognise when a child may be being abused.

Do I have to report child abuse?

Can I share information about a child?

Do I have to go to court?

How old does a child have to be to?

Is there a law to protect me?

What the workshop will cover

Privacy Act
Guardianship Act
Care of Children Act
Children Young Persons and Family Act
Domestic Violence Act and Protection Orders
The implication of these laws for adults who work with or care for children
Legal rights and responsibilities
Other para-legal matters concerning children and those who are responsible for them
How laws are made and changed and how you can influence this process

Who should register?
This workshop is particularly suitable for:

Family Support Workers
Early Childhood Educators
Family Violence Workers
School Guidance Counsellors
Health Camp Workers

Workshop Dates:

Date
Location
Code

Workshop times: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Lunch is generally at 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Fee per person inclusive of GST:

$243.00 for professional development

$143.00 for community based learning

Morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided - lunch is not provided

Cancellation and Refund Policies

CPS reserves the right to cancel any workshops due to minimum registrations. Refunds will be given to participants of workshops cancelled by CPS.

Registrations cancelled by participants after registration will incur an administration fee of $50.00. No refunds will be applicable on or after workshop start date