Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Misidentification

Misidentification of the victim survivor as the predominant aggressor (or Respondent) is a common issue lawyers see in family violence cases. It often causes lasting and devastating impacts for the client. This training will equip lawyers with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to misidentification within a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach.

Details:
Day 1: 3 June 9:30am - 1:30pm online
Day 2: 5 June 9:30am - 1:30pm online

At the end of the training, you will:

• Understand what misidentification is, how it occurs and the impacts on your client, including intersections with other legal issues

• Identify misidentification, and respond effectively

• Apply legal frameworks and know options available to your client

• Understand the roles of Victoria Police and the Courts in cases of misidentification

• Apply trauma-informed practices

• Use an intersectional and culturally safe approach in responding to the impacts of structural inequality and misidentification within certain population groups

• Recognise the role of non-legal supports in strengthening misidentification advocacy and client support

• Use non-collusive practice when working with people using violence in instances of misidentification
  
  Who is this training for?
  This training is for generalist lawyers employed in community legal centres. Participants will need foundational knowledge of identifying and responding to family violence risk and of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic). If you do not have this knowledge, we strongly recommend that you first either:

• Attend our Family Violence and the Law training which covers key family violence legislation, and identifying and responding to family violence risk

• Complete the VLA Client Safety Framework modules 1 to 3 which cover identifying and responding to family violence risk.
  
  Important booking instructions

• Please include the details of the person taking the training on this booking (their name, email etc), as we use the information in this form to set up their account.
• Booking is to be made by credit card. Unfortunately, we cannot make an invoice for you.
• Refunds for this training will not be given within 72 hours of training.