Detailed Description
Aim:
We aim to understand how the challenges for the justice system and how it can let down children and young people; to consider how we can improve the experiences of children and young people; and to promote practitioner understanding and confidence.
Objectives:
We will contextualise the issues with a mock trial, hear about the lived experiences of children and young people, share thoughts about current practices and innovations, and agree actions.
Confirmed speakers include:
HHJ Stephen Wildblood KC and Dr Freda
Gardner, Gardner Wildblood LLP
Amanda Weston KC, Garden Court Chambers
Dr Charlotte Edney, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Members of the FJYPB
Julia Pennington and Sosa of Dignifi Trauma-Informed Practice
Leigh Zywek, Bath and North East Somerset Council
John Traynor, Cafcass
Professor Helen Stalford, University of Liverpool
Cost:
UWE is making a significant financial contribution towards the cost of this event and is not profiting from it. Private sector delegates are being asked to pay a fee of £50 plus VAT per person to cover costs. There is no fee for public sector delegates and third sector delegates.
Venue:
Venue: University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
X Block, Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
