Training in Criminal Law
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program: A Support for Women Victims of Violent Crime
Recorded on February 21, 2013 - In this webinar in the series on Family Law Education for Women (FLEW), the V/WAP program to support victims and witnesses going through the criminal court process is discussed. Looking at how women complainants of sexual assault and domestic violence may receive support as the victim or witness in the trial process, Carol Nicholson, a Victim/Witness Support...
Understanding the Children's Aid Society Process - From the Inside
Recorded on January 23, 2013 - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series covers the basics of how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) system works, to give service providers and families an understanding of how they may take part in the process. For this discussion, METRAC's Legal Director, Tamar Witelson, is joined by Vicky Lowrey, a Senior Service Manager at the Children'...
The Crisis of Aboriginal Women Entangled in the Criminal Law
Recorded on October 31, 2012 (72 minutes) - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the high and increasing rate of Aboriginal women in prison, some root causes, and best practices for supporting Aboriginal women involved in the criminal law process. Hosted by Tamar Witelson, Legal Director, METRAC, joined by Christa Big Canoe, Legal Advocacy Director,...
Introduction to Criminal Law in a Violence Against Women Context
Recorded on May 3, 2012 - This webinar is designed for community workers who support women who have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or criminal harassment, and are involved with the criminal court system. It looks at roles of key players within the criminal system, common charges...
Sexual Assault and Harassment
This webinar is part of a series presented by Zahra Dhanani, the Legal Director of Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC). It looks at legal and social aspects of sexual assault and sexual harassment, legal options for women who experience violence, and the changes needed to end it.
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Identity Theft: An Overview
Part I of a two-part series on identity theft and presented by Dan Chometa from Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, this webinar gives an overview of identity theft, including how it happens, how to prevent it, what the signs are that show you may be a victim, and what to do about it. For Part II see:...
Reporting Peer to Peer Violence in Schools
This webinar, presented by Zahra Dhanani of the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC), is an overview of Bill 157, legislation that creates obligations to report and respond to serious incidents in Ontario schools. It focuses on what youth workers and other service providers need to know about the bill and how the new requirements may impact the work...
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
A victim of a violent crime may be eligible for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) award. This webinar, presented by Sharon Powell from the Community Advocacy & Legal Centre in Belleville, is an overview of the CICB process, including who is eligible, how to apply, common myths, timelines, the hearing process, offender notification, award amounts, and reasons to apply.
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