Since 2011, Luke’s Place has led training for Ontario’s FCSWs, funded originally by the Ministry of the Attorney General and now by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. FCSWs play a critical role in supporting survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) as they navigate the family court system.
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Lawyers representing survivors of intimate partner violence often face situations where time is critical. When safety is at risk, waiting weeks or months for a regular court date is simply not an option.
That’s why Luke’s Place has added a new module on emergency motions to our Effective lawyering with clients leaving abusive relationships course.
When a woman and her children are facing an immediate safety concern, the legal system can feel overwhelming. In urgent situations, timely access to the right legal tools can make a critical difference.
Our NEW Emergency Motions course is designed to help Ontario service providers understand how to support survivors of intimate partner violence when an urgent family court order may be needed.
At the 13th Annual Gathering, Luke’s Place Legal Director Emily Murray sat down with Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lanark County, to discuss the vital role of Family Court Support Workers (FCSWs) in supporting survivors of gender-based violence as they navigate the complex family court process.
Their conversation shed light on how these workers provide trauma-informed guidance,
As fall settles in, it’s a great time for Ontario family law lawyers and law students to dive into professional development.
If you’re looking for professional or substantive hours this season, we offer meaningful training opportunities designed to strengthen your skills and deepen your understanding of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the context of family law.
Deepen your understanding of the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (PCCP) in Family Law!
Are you a lawyer or service provider working in the family law system? Our FREE e-learning course on the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation) is available anytime on our training website, and it continues to be a valuable resource for professionals across Ontario and beyond!
Luke’s Place held its 12th Annual Family Court Support Worker (FCSW) Gathering this past November. Over two impactful days, 54 FCSWs from across Ontario, representing 35 organizations, came together to connect and learn.
Since 2011, Luke’s Place has led training for Ontario’s FCSWs, funded originally by the Ministry of the Attorney General and now by the Ministry of Children,
Our Staff Lawyer, Min Jin, and Program Manager, Phebe Quaye, facilitated the second of a two-part webinar series via CLEO Connect on February 15, 2024. This webinar series provided community workers with practical information and resources for supporting client who are seeking to relocate with children or who have received notice of relocation following amendments to the
Our Staff Lawyer, Min Jin, and Program Manager, Phebe Quaye, facilitated the first of a two-part webinar series via CLEO Connect on February 8, 2024. This webinar series provided community workers with practical information and resources for supporting client who are seeking to relocate with children or who have received notice of relocation following amendments to the Divorce Act in 2021.
We offer opportunities for Ontario women to learn about family law. These sessions are currently provided by video conference. Our workshops are free and confidential.
Early information session
Our early information session is a two-hour session. This session is for women who are in the early stages of their family law process dealing with violence in their current or former relationships.
