Case Notes, Family Violence and the Law

This training is delivered in partnership with Women’s Legal Service Victoria. Women’s Legal Service Victoria provides legal advice and representation to women experiencing disadvantage, advocates for law and policy that respects and promotes the rights of women. WLSV is the state-wide provider of family violence legal education, training and professional development.

What will I learn?

• The purpose of case notes
• What information is recorded
• Guidelines for the structure and style of case notes specific to family violence work
• Documenting risk
• Privacy, confidentiality and legal issues
• Subpoenas and how to respond to them
• How to appear as a witness in court

Who is this training for?

Family violence specialist practitioners and leaders.