Inaugural meeting of the Jersey Family Justice Council
20th June 2024
Image: Advocate Barbara Corbett
Advocate Corbett has been invited by the Court to attend the inaugural meeting of the Jersey Family Justice Council and to join as a member for the first term.
"Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae said through consultation and research, the JFJC could "improve and modernise safeguarding and the administration of family justice".
He said: "The primary purpose of the JFJC is to improve co-operation between and increase awareness across various courts and agencies involved with children and families, so that we can all better understand what obstacles stand in the way of good outcomes for our children."
issues the independent body is expected to focus on are:
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How best to encourage feedback and participation from children and adults involved in family proceedings
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Ensuring the process of family proceedings considers issues of trauma and and avoid retraumatising children or families
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Identifying what training may be required to improve practice across the court proceedings
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Exploring the feasibility of introducing a specialist court for parents and carers struggling with addiction issues - subject to funding
Council created in bid to improve Jersey family court system - BBC News
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