Domestic and sexual violence
Free Training programs
Juripop offers multiple free training programs to lawyers, jurists and other professionals on domestic violence, post-separation violence, and sexual violence.
If you have any questions about our training programs,
you can contact our team at formation@juripop.org.
General training
Juripop’s general training program on domestic and post-separation violence are offered in four (4) separate sections. This allows lawyers, jurists, and other professionals to develop skills and strategies to better receive, accommodate and support victims throughout their legal proceedings.
Follow the blocks that interest you, or complete all the general training program to join our list of Specialized Lawyers.
BLOCK 1 - CONJUGAL VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING BETTER TO ACT BETTER
This course is designed to teach you how to better identify diverse problematics within conjugal violence and coercive control, the different forms of post-separation violence, as well as its consequences that affect the ability of victims to deal with the legal system. Offered by a criminologist with more than 20 years of experience, this course encourages professionals to develop a form of practice that is safe, kind and considerate.
with Claudine Simon, criminologist
Duration : 6 hours
BLOCK 2 - CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PRACTICES THAT RESPECT THEIR NEEDS AND PARENTAL AGREEMENTS TAKING RISK INTO ACCOUNT
This course focuses on the realities of children who are exposed to domestic and post-separation violence. It explores the consequences for children, the elements that can increase risk or create a need for greater protection. It will allow professionals to adopt attitudes and behaviors that respect the needs of children exposed to domestic violence.
with Geneviève Lessard, PhD, and Peter Jaffe, PhD
Duration : 6 hours
BLOCK 3 - THE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAW: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
This course addresses the roles of various socio-judicial actors who may be involved during civil proceedings, in addition to taking a critical look at the notions of the best interests of the child, co-parenting, parental capacity and parental alienation. With this course, professionals will develop a nuanced reasoning that considers the reality of the victims.
with Simon Lapierre, PhD
Duration : 6 hours
BLOCK 4 - THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: CONCRETE TOOLS AND GOOD LEGAL PRACTICES
This course, given by two experienced lawyers, will better equipped lawyers in order to practice family law and civil law in context of domestic violence, from drafting procedures to closing arguments. It aims to encourage legal professionals to improve their plead in domestic violence cases. The course also highlights the strategies, skills, and attitudes that promote the bond of trust and collaboration between the lawyer and the victim, while respecting and considering their reality.
with Me Suzanne Dame, Legal Services Commission, et Me Nathalie Lefebvre, Montreal Legal Aid
Duration : 6 hours
Continuous training and podcasts
Juripop’s continuing training courses and podcasts enable lawyers and other professionals to improve their practice by exploring topics in greater depth and highlighting critical issues through discussions with experts and activists.
To be informed of new training courses, click here.
General training
Juripop’s general training program on sexual violence allows lawyers, jurists, and other professionals to develop skills and strategies to better receive, accommodate and support victims and survivors throughout their legal proceedings.
To be informed of new training courses, click here.
Continuous training and podcasts
Juripop’s continuing training courses and podcasts enable lawyers and other professionals to improve their practice by exploring topics in greater depth and highlighting critical issues through discussions with experts and activists.
To be informed of new training courses, click here.
This project is entirely funded by the Ministère de la Justice du Québec and is made possible by the availability of trainers, speakers and guests who share our desire to offer quality training to jurists and professionals.