Course Registration Opens November 30:
Love, Sex, Violence and Crime: An overview of Criminal Law and Violence Against Women
A 4-module, completely self-directed online course, for front line workers in the VAW Sector
To register visit http://learning.springtideresources.org
This self-directed online course will provide participants with an increased ability to provide support and advocacy for women who have experienced physical or sexual violence, or criminal harassment, and who are, or are considering becoming involved with the criminal court and/or related systems. These systems include the police, the Crown, victim services such as Victim Witness Assistance Program, legal aid and quasi-legal systems such as professional colleges and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.
Course Content developed by Pam Cross
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be provided with information about criminal law, court processes and services that are relevant to and reflective of the experiences, realities and needs of women who have experienced physical or sexual violence or criminal harassment and who are engaged or may become engaged with the criminal system, whether as a victim/complainant or as an accused in cases of dual or counter charging.
The course will provide an intersectional analysis for the teaching, that acknowledges the very different social locations of women, especially those women who are marginalized for one or more reasons, and the impact this has on their interaction with the legal system and related services and supports.
Legal information provided will be current, accurate and realistic.
The course will make clear the difference between legal information and legal advice and will establish that this information is NOT a replacement for legal advice and representation.
The course is organized into 4 units. Each unit uses a variety of teaching/learning techniques, including video lectures, links to online and print resources, self-directed quizzes, and case studies. This self-directed course provides 6 weeks of access to all the material and participants can work according to their own schedule and pace during that time frame.
To register visit http://learning.springtideresources.org