How Can Kids Participate Meaningfully in Family Law Processes: An Important Human Rights & Access to Justice Issue

Event Description

The LSS invites you to join the Family Justice Innovation Lab in partnership with Transform the Family Justice System for a discussion about amplifying the voices of children and youth experiencing parental separation and/or the foster care system.

In this LSS lunch and learn we will talk about the importance and benefits of including youth voices in these discussions, and what happens when this is neglected.

During this panel discussion, you will hear from a young person with lived experience of the BC Family Justice System, and collaborative family law lawyer, Tanya Chamberlain, KC, followed by a moderated interactive discussion.

Lunch and beverages will be provided.

Moderator: Paige Thombs, Collaborative Lead, Transform the Family Justice System
Speakers: Dani Sunshine & Tanya Chamberlain, KC, Collaborative Family Law Lawyer

Sponsored by the Transform the Family Justice Collaborative and the BC Family Justice Innovation Lab Society.

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