Program Overview

Role of the Family Justice Counsellor

Course Details

This course provides an overview of the role, functions, and duties of a family justice counsellor (FJC) in British Columbia. It includes an overview of the mandate of the Family Justice Services Division (FJSD), Ministry of Attorney General. This course also introduces the relevant policy and legislation that apply to the role of the FJC. The two FJC roles-dispute resolution and report writing-are reviewed, as well as the role FJC's play as commissioners for taking affidavits. Additionally, various functions of an FJC are discussed, including screening for violence, case management, initial needs determinations, intake assessments, dispute resolution services, and interviewing children. When providing dispute resolution, the importance of confidential, impartial service and the provision of legal information is reviewed. This course is intended for new FJCs who are completing their recruitment and individualized training (RIT) program.

Prerequisites

• None

Course Offerings

No sections are currently scheduled for this course

Related Courses

• Skills for Working With Children, Families and Community (CFAM-1150)
• Professional Ethics & Standards of Conduct - Family (FAMJ-1004A)
• Family Violence: Impact on Separation And Divorce (FAMJ-1002)
• Mediated Agreements and Related Court Orders (FAMJ-1008)
• Diversity, Family Dispute Resolution & Access to Justice (FAMJ-1018)
• Writing Children's Needs Assessments (FAMJ-1021)
• FMC Family Mediation Certification Preparation Workshop (FAMJ-1014)
• Effects of Separation and Divorce on Adults (FAMJ-1005)