Archives: Webinars
Explaining the New Divorce Act
Recorded on August 27, 2019 – Earlier this year, the federal government passed major amendments to the Divorce Act. This webinar explores those changes, especially as they relate to how arrangements for the children will be made, in the context of family violence.
Read moreTools for helping people find good legal information: A webinar by CLEO on the Steps to Justice website
Recorded on May 8, 2019 – This webinar is designed for social workers who help users find legal information. We will outline CLEO’s work in legal information, discuss the difference between providing legal information and giving legal advice, and demonstrate how to use CLEO’s website, Steps to Justice, to find reliable,
Read moreDealing with the Children’s Aid Society: what parents should know
May 31, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m. E.S.T – Learn about changes in Ontario law concerning child protection, under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. This webinar covers the basic process when the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) gets involved with a family. As part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series,
Read moreJPP – Des outils pour aider les personnes dans la recherche de bonnes informations juridiques
Enregistré le 21 mai 2019 – Ce webinaire est conçu pour les travailleurs sociaux qui aident les personnes à trouver des informations juridiques. Nous présenterons le travail de CLEO en matière d’information juridique, nous discuterons de la différence entre fournir des informations juridiques et donner des conseils juridiques, et nous montrerons comment rechercher des informations juridiques fiables,
Read moreSupporting women with family violence and family law issues during COVID-19
April 28, 2020 – Women living in rural and remote communities face unique challenges when they decide to leave an abusive relationship, including distance, lack of services, isolation and limited access to lawyers. This webinar presents tips and strategies for supporting women who are facing these and other barriers, with a focus on women’s emotional and physical safety.
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