FASD and Justice Videos
As part of the 'Understanding FASD - a guide for justice professionals' project a series of 5 short videos and an overview video have been produced. The videos were launched on 29 April 2015 by the Hon. Chief Justice of Western Australia Wayne Martin AC. Read the Chief Justice's speech.
Photo: Professor Carol Bower Telethon Kids Institute, Associate Professor Raewyn Mutch Telethon Kids Institute, The Hon. Chief Justice Wayne Martin AC, Ms Heather Jones Telethon Kids Institute, Professor Jonathan Carapetis Telethon Kids Institute
FASD and Justice Videos
Overview - Issues in the Justice System
FASD and the justice system
Awareness of FASD
Representing clients in the justice system
FASD and the judiciary
Protection and care proceedings
We would greatly appreciate your comments on the videos.
Please send us a brief email or complete the 5 question feedback form.
On-line Continuing Professional Development Module for Lawyers
The module incorporates the videos developed as part of this project and includes additional information, references and readings. Participants are required to answer a series of questions and complete a final test.
WA lawyers can get free access by contacting Rhys McVicker via email or phone 9261 6384.
Acknowledgements
We acknowledge the work of the Legal Practice Development - Legal Resources and Content team at Legal Aid WA for their assistance with the development of this module and hosting it on the Train-N-Track website.
Acknowledgements
The 'Understanding FASD - a guide for justice professionals' project has been a collaboration between the Telethon Kids Institute and many stakeholders, particulary WA judicial officers and Legal Aid WA.
The Telethon Kids Institute would like to acknowledge the expertise, contribution and commitment of the project Steering Group:
- Magistrate Catherine Crawford (Perth Children's Court)
- Ms Trish Heath (Office of the Commissioner for Children & Young People)
- Ms Anna O'Connor (Legal Aid WA)
- Ms Claire Rossi (Legal Aid WA)
- Ms Julie Waud (Aboriginal Legal Service WA)
- Ms Robyn Williams (Community representative)
We would also like to thank everyone who appeared in the videos whether as a key presenter or in a cameo role and those who assisted with the filming especially the staff of the Perth Children's Court.
Our thanks to (in alphabetical order)
Children's Court of Western Australia
Magistrate Andrée Horrigan, Rachael Moffitt, His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds, Ryan Small, Amanda Ugle, Magistrate Stephen Vose
Commissioner for Children and Young People
A/Commissioner Jenni Perkins
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Chief Justice Western Australia, The Honourable Wayne Martin AC
Department for Child Protection and Family Support
Emily Ohayon
Department of Corrective Services
Mark Fredericks, Jarred Wall
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Sean Stocks, Tracy Weston
Legal Aid Western Australia
Travis Cranley, Shivaun Hughes, Kyle Martin
Telethon Kids Institute
Professor Carol Bower, Heather Jones, Associate Professor Raewyn Mutch
Young Actors
Toby Freeman, Lucie O'Sullivan