Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)’s Post

https://lnkd.in/gvScnyjm I am happy to share my publication on "Exploring legal Aid Provision for Victims of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO)" in Latest Laws "This paper outlines the main obstacles to receiving legal aid, such as a lack of knowledge, the financial limitations that legal aid providers must deal with, social stigma, and cultural differences. The paper examines the complexities surrounding the determination of compensation quantum and draws attention to the repercussions of it. A way forward to all the current prevailing problems to improve the standard and accessibility of legal aid is also discussed in this article. This is a common duty that cannot be disregarded."

Do you know a woman who is being abused? A legal rights handbook Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Preparing to leave Part 3: Next steps Part 4: The criminal process Part 5: The criminal trial Part 6: Protecting yourself Part 7: Your rights under family law Part 8: Immigration issues Part 9: Issues affecting Indigenous women Part 10: Legal and community resources in Ontario Part 11: Glossary terms View entire documents

🚨 Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence Requires More Than Just Legal Support! 🚨 ✨ Proud Partnership Spotlight: Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic ✨ For the past 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with the incredible team at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, an organization that offers a lifeline to victims of domestic violence. The clinic provides holistic services that not only address the immediate legal needs of survivors but also their emotional and social well-being, ensuring they receive comprehensive support during one of the most challenging times in their lives. The services offered include: Legal Representation: Advocacy in family, criminal, and immigration law matters, helping survivors navigate complex legal systems and secure their rights. Counseling: Trauma-informed therapy and emotional support to aid healing and recovery. Safety Planning: Providing essential tools and strategies to protect survivors and their families from further harm. Crisis Support: Immediate intervention to help survivors escape dangerous situations and access emergency resources. Advocacy & Referrals: Connecting clients with essential community resources like housing, financial aid, and child care, helping them regain control of their lives. Every client’s journey is different, but the holistic approach ensures that no matter their need—be it legal, psychological, or practical—there is a tailored support system in place to help them recover and rebuild. I’m honored to have partnered with the clinic for the past eight years, ensuring clients receive the compassionate and expert support they deserve.💜 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #BarbraSchliferClinic #HolisticServices #CommunityPartnership #Empowerment #AntiOppression #LegalAdvocacy #CounselingSupport

As a Centre that is committed to, and experienced in, the provision of Family Law and Family Violence assistance, including assistance to migrant women and those on temporary visas, we understand and feel the structural barriers to service delivery caused by short-term funding approaches.   As such, we support the recommendations of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report to Parliament, including the recommendation of a move to funding models that provide more certainty through longer funding periods. Community Legal Centres Australia Federation of Community Legal Centres

Specialist early intervention and crisis response legal services like the Domestic Violence Unit are critical to achieving enduring safe and positive outcomes for victim-survivors of gender-based violence.

This piece might be of interest to our new UK AG and Minister of Justice. There is much to be done to improve access to justice that affects the poor and people experiencing disadvantages eg disability, discrimination, and poor mental health and housing insecurity. I have ideas on how we can improve legal services with a better way of using existing funding and long overdue evidence based effectiveness in holistic responses. See below https://lnkd.in/e2FxpNsG

📢 We need legal practitioners to join our focus group on legal responses to reproductive coercion and abuse We're still looking for legal practitioners to participate in vital research on reproductive coercion and abuse in a legal context. Your participation in our short focus group can make a huge difference to future legal responses. Register now to contribute your expertise. Why participate? • Share your valuable experiences and insights • Shape future legal responses to combat reproductive coercion and abuse • Help improve practitioner training and identify effective interventions • Contribute to improving legal responses and support for victims If you're a legal practitioner with experience in a family law, family violence, victims of crime/sexual assault or immigration law, your insights are crucial in advancing our understanding of reproductive coercion in the legal context. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference. ✍️ Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gkC6Qefq #ReproductiveRights #LegalResearch #ReproductiveCoercionAndAbuse #RCA

Excited to share our blog post: "Access Denied: Understanding Crisis of Legal Aid Cuts in the UK," authored by myself, Michelle Suryo, and Anand Krishna in collaboration with Lawyers Without Borders Student Division at UofG. In this blog, we dive into the pressing issue of legal aid cuts and their far-reaching implications on access to justice. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gYwMenik #legalaid #UofG

“The system is in a precarious state and ultimately the ones who will suffer are those trying to seek justice." This is Nick Emmerson speaking out on the news that changes to the legal aid means test have been delayed until 2026. The legal aid means test (which determines someone's eligibility for legal aid) has not been updated in line with inflation since 2009. Since then, prices have risen by 40%. This means fewer people are eligible for legal aid each year and may be unable to access justice. Research by the The Law Society shows that people on incomes below the minimum standard are being excluded from legal aid, meaning families living below the poverty line are failing to meet the extremely restrictive thresholds to get legal aid. Another barrier to getting justice is the value of people’s home being taken into account in the means test assessment, even though they cannot access this money. Civil legal aid providers are questioning their ability to stay in the profession with 40% of providers telling the government that they will actively leave the sector. We see first-hand the challenges that domestic abuse victims-survivors face in accessing legal aid to help them to secure a civil protection order. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home - shouldn't they? #legalaid #civilinjunction #legalsupport #WEPROTECT #domesticabuseawareness #SayNoToDomesticSilence

In a landmark decision that echoes the wisdom of Solomon in a modern context, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa recently navigated the complex terrain of international child abduction in the case of C.A.R v Central Authority (737/2023) [2024] ZASCA 103 (21 June 2024). This case, which involved the application of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, highlights the delicate balance between upholding international legal obligations and safeguarding the best interests of the child. The court's nuanced approach in interpreting the "grave risk" exception under Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention underscores the challenges faced by judicial systems worldwide in an era of increasingly globalised families and cross-border disputes. The SCA's ruling not only reaffirmed the fundamental principles underpinning the Hague Convention but also provided critical guidance on the role of the Central Authority and the evidentiary standards required to invoke the "grave risk" exception. By emphasising the need for a high threshold of evidence to establish such risk while recognising the importance of considering protective measures and the child's best interests, the court has set a significant precedent. #InternationalChildAbduction #FamilyLaw #HagueConvention #ChildCustody #LegalPrecedent #SCA #SouthAfricanLaw #ChildWelfare #GlobalFamilies #JudicialBalance https://lnkd.in/dSG9_nvB