Sentences with phrase «with family violence issues»

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Even today, when issues of sexual violence receive considerable media attention, surveys and studies indicate that the majority of ministers and seminary students know almost nothing about the dynamics of sexual and family violence and have little or no experience in dealing with it.

Guns should not be a scapegoat, but maybe if we keep guns around, we can shoot the scapegoat and deal with the real issues that cause violence, issues such as broken families, class warfare, racism, drug and alcohol addictions, violence in movies and video games, and moral issues such as envy, jealousy, greed, and rage.

Her efforts culminated in a massive silent protest outside the Presidential Palace, where women wearing white T - shirts and dresses demanded a resolution to the conflict, issuing a statement that read: «In the past we were silent, but after being killed, raped, dehumanized, and infected with diseases, and watching our children and families destroyed, war has taught us that the future lies in saying NO to violence and YES to peace!

Get help coping with equality / submission concerns, finances, family planning, parenting, in - laws, remarriage, blended families, domestic violence, sexuality problems, gender issues, health concerns, pornography, secrecy, housework, stress, cultural or racial differences, and even sleeping together.

Learn about safety in an emergency, dealing with family issues, violence, bullying, hate crimes, and more.

Elizabeth has extensive training in trauma, particularly working with children, adolescents, and families whose lives are affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to adoption.

Some parents who have joined your program are dealing with very complex issues and some of these issues such as addictions, poverty, or family violence, will need support and assistance beyond what you can offer in your Active Parenting Program.

The reasons for allowing an employee to take paid sick time include: employee's short term illness; time to deal with medical, legal or relocation issues related to domestic violence or child abuse; and to care for a family member when ill or in need of medical care.

While much of the discussion about gun reform revolves around high caliber fire arms, the Brooklyn students and their families deal with issues around smaller illegal hand guns and gang violence in their communities.

So what role is there for religiously trained people — chaplains — to be endorsed by the federal government as the only personnel that they will fund to provide advice and care to children from diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds in need — to young people struggling with issues of sexual orientation and identity, with bullying or family violence, death and trauma?

The goal is to have counterpart agencies» personnel become generally familiar with the scope and processes of handling all forms of family violence and to establish a clear channel of communications so that when a case suggests Link issues, each agency knows who to call to investigate that aspect of the case further.

Through her choice of subjects, her work was engaged with issues related to gender and racial inequality, family dynamics, labor struggles, and violence.

Call [phone] or send us an e-mail today to start with your free consultation about domestic violence and family law issues.

Liz is known and respected across the state for her expertise in managing high - conflict custody disputes dealing with significant issues; family violence, child support enforcement actions, modifications of previous orders, grandparent rights, termination and paternity issues.

Family law cases, particularly with domestic violence issues and / or children at risk, are our highest priority for representation.

Family law cases, particularly with domestic violence issues and / or children at risk, are our highest priority for full representation.

Kitsap Legal Services connects low - income residents with free (pro bono) volunteer attorneys to get critical advice, assistance, and representation in many civil legal areas to help reduce homelessness, reduced domestic violence, increase peaceful divorce and parenting plans, help with consumer issues, help with disability issues, and many more areas of great importance to individuals, families, and our community.

Hosted by the Boston Bar Foundation, the event is the largest of its kind in the Boston area, with 100 percent of the proceeds funding direct grants awarded to local organizations that serve thousands of individuals and families struggling with critical issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and various forms of injustice.

Once circumstances allow, victims of domestic violence should seek the advice of a family law lawyer to ensure their rights are protected with respect to issues such as exclusive possession of the family home, child custody and access, property division and child support.

Once circumstances allow, victims of domestic violence should seek the advice of a family law lawyer to ensure their rights are protected with respect to issues such as exclusive possession of the family home,

She has worked extensively litigating cases in the New York Family Courts dealing with such issues as child welfare, custody, permanency, and domestic violence.

• Make certain marital settlement agreements and pre - or post-nuptial agreements are properly prepared; • Identify tax issues which may affect the distribution of marital property and the payment of child, spousal or family support; • Help you effectively deal with complex legal issues involving community property laws; • Negotiate or mediate the difficult and emotional issues relating to legal separation, dissolution of marriage and child custody; • Protect clients who need restraining orders for domestic violence; • Handle matters relating to modification of child custody, spousal support or child support; • Offer a collaborative process enabling clients to resolve their issues without court intervention.

Their team of lawyers help young people from backgrounds of disadvantage that are experiencing legal issues to do with family violence, fines, interactions with authorities, debts and homelessness.

Topics addressed in the study include participants» views of and experiences with: court - attached family justice programs; hearing the views of children; issues in custody and access disputes; issues in disputes about child support and spousal support; family violence; unified family courts; and, limited scope legal services in family law disputes.

Free legal advice appointments in Vancouver for women survivors of violence with child welfare and family law issues.

Who & What: For women who have or are experiencing violence in their relationships and require legal support with the resulting family law and other legal issues.

Over that time, MLAC has also formed close partnerships with the private bar, the judiciary, the legislature, the attorney general's office, regional civil legal aid programs and other stakeholders to maximize available resources for low - income individuals and families facing potentially life - changing civil legal issues related to housing, employment, education, domestic violence, and access to public benefits.

To advocate for victims of domestic violence in all family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders; to empower immigrants with family law issues.

Young people can attend counselling sessions either on their own, or with their family to address issues around dispute resolution, grief, anxiety, depression, violence, stress and conflict, as well as sexuality and gender issues.

Who should attend: Senior and operational managers and members of steering groups considering or with responsibility for setting up a family group conference service or expanding the service to address other social issues e.g. domestic violence.

Elizabeth has extensive training in trauma, particularly working with children, adolescents, and families whose lives are affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to adoption.

There is certainly a place for litigation in the small percentage of cases where one or both parties is mentally ill or where domestic violence is an issue, but there is a large group of families in the middle who could go with either collaboration or litigation who would greatly benefit by choosing the former.

I have had the privilege of working with clients from a broad spectrum of life circumstances and issues, including community mental health patients, abuse, trauma, and domestic violence survivors, persons struggling with substance addictions, adolescents, senior citizens, school - aged and foster children, couples, and families.

Now in my 74th year, even as I continue to deal with some of those issues, I have completed seven years of work on my book, writing about my personal journey through family violence and beyond, with the hope that it will inform and inspire, especially those adults who still struggle with the effects of growing up terrified.

The issue of disempowerment, with its roots in colonisation, is identifies as a major factor in family violence, which is one of the main reasons for the cycle of homelessness among Indigenous women and their children.

You need to consult a professional family law coach or attorney if you or your co-parent have issues with substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence, physical or mental health issues, or with parental alienation (which is where one parent is acting to damage the relationship the child has with the other parent).

Inner Melbourne Community Legal run an amazing outreach program at the Royal Women's Hospital, called «Acting on the Warning Signs ``, which aims to identify and intervene early in cases of family violence and to train healthcare professionals to identify and refer women with legal issues to the legal clinic.

At subsequent visits, social workers assessed multiple domains individually using SEEMAPS (social, economic, environmental, mental health, activities of daily living, physical health, and strengths) and screened for possible issues with substance abuse, domestic violence, and depression to obtain a holistic picture of family strengths and needs.

In addition to divorce - related services, we assist with family law issues such as grandparents» rights, responding in cases of domestic violence, estate disputes and estate planning.

Vincent Shin is based at The Grange Secondary School and is helping students and their families deal with issues ranging from migration law and transport fines to family violence and evictions.

Family Violence Prevention: A Toolkit for Stakeholders (PDF - 4,567 KB) National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families & Center for Family Policy and Practice (2013) Provides a toolkit with information and resources to assist stakeholders in incorporating domestic violence and child maltreatment awareness into service provision, including information that will increase service providers understanding of these issues and will also help them identify other beneficial resources or referrals in the community that may support their efforts to institute healthy relationship policies and prViolence Prevention: A Toolkit for Stakeholders (PDF - 4,567 KB) National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families & Center for Family Policy and Practice (2013) Provides a toolkit with information and resources to assist stakeholders in incorporating domestic violence and child maltreatment awareness into service provision, including information that will increase service providers understanding of these issues and will also help them identify other beneficial resources or referrals in the community that may support their efforts to institute healthy relationship policies and prviolence and child maltreatment awareness into service provision, including information that will increase service providers understanding of these issues and will also help them identify other beneficial resources or referrals in the community that may support their efforts to institute healthy relationship policies and practices.

My background includes working with those who have been afflicted by sexual abuse, domestic violence, family conflict, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, and various others.

Professional counsellors can help you with issues relating to parenting and relationships, from settling, feeding and tantrums to separation and family violence.

Allie holds a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy and has extensive experience working with parents, children and young people around issues such as improving communication, parenting and relationship skills, separation, family violence, mental health and substance mFamily Therapy and has extensive experience working with parents, children and young people around issues such as improving communication, parenting and relationship skills, separation, family violence, mental health and substance mfamily violence, mental health and substance misuse.

Skills to manage risks that may arise for children of different developmental stages and / or ages from contact with the visiting parent, including parental and / or family conflict, abuse and / or neglect, substance abuse, family violence, mental health issues or interruption of contact

The contributors to this issue of Zero to Three illustrate the diverse settings and situations that early childhood professionals confront in their work with young children and families: A busy morning in a pediatric clinic; the traumatic aftermath of domestic violence; guiltridden parents worried about the health of their infant; mothers with severe psychiatric disorders; reflective supervision in an early intervention program; and peer - group support for enhancing social and emotional development in child care settings.

He works collaboratively to engage with and understand clients» perspectives, and his diverse skill set helps to support clients around issues they are experiencing, including those related to mental health, trauma, drugs and alcohol, family violence risks and homelessness.

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It is now being piloted with our family dispute resolution (FDR) services, to support those families impacted by family violence and complex issues who would otherwise not be able to participate in dispute resolution.

Through Relationships Scotland it would give those who have experienced family conflict that has developed into inappropriate behavior, including some level of violence and abuse, the opportunity to explore issues (at an individual meeting) prior to making a decision about whether or not to go ahead with mediation.