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Professionals dedicated to the well-being of children, psychologists, mental health professionals, and teachers must be well-versed in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This legal framework is designed to protect children from sexual abuse, define offences, prescribe penalties, and provide child-friendly procedures for reporting and trial. Awareness empowers us to recognize signs of abuse, support victims sensitively, and ensure compliance with reporting obligations. By understanding the POCSO Act, we play a vital role in safeguarding children and creating safer educational environments. I curated the information about the POCSO Act. Sharing the document here.

Data shows that around 800,000 children grow up in abusive households. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, let's take the time to consider how we can identify the signs of abuse and offer early intervention. Discover how you can help to break the cycle of abuse with our online training, delivered by experts in child psychology: bit.ly/4cfHwo7 #Safeguarding #ChildPsychology #ChildProtection

How is it possible that the end of the Third Quarter is almost here? Join me tomorrow for the update on important "legal happenings" this quarter, including more guidance from OCR regarding students with mental health disabilities and some interesting Circuit Court of Appeals decisions! www.casecec.org

📣 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 📣 The core advantage of working with independent contractors in family law is their ability to provide neutral, evidence-based assessments. Section 32 reports are often requested by courts to provide insights into the needs and best interests of a child, especially in high-conflict custody disputes. The professionals compiling these reports must be impartial, thorough, and deeply familiar with child development, mental health, and family dynamics. Contact us at www.treibh.ie if you would like to join us as an Independent contractor. #familylaw #courts #extraincome #psychologists #socialworkers #ireland

Dear LinkedIn Family, 🧠 I am delighted to complete an online course on Schizophrenia! As a criminal law student, understanding mental health complexities is crucial. 🔍 **Schizophrenia in Criminal Law:** Untreated mental illness intersects with our legal system, impacting individuals and legal outcomes. 💡 **Insights:** Explored symptoms, treatments, and societal implications, enhancing my legal approach for fair consideration of mental health factors. 🚀 **Future Advocacy:** Committed to advocating for comprehensive mental health approaches in criminal law for fair and compassionate justice. 💬 **Let's Connect:** Passionate about discussing mental health in law. Join the conversation! #MentalHealthAwareness #CriminalLaw #SchizophreniaAwareness #LegalAdvocacy #JusticeReform

Child Therapy in Colorado Child therapy often involves play therapy, given that children do not communicate their distress in the same manner as adults. Play therapy is a structured and evidence based approach to helping children overcome psychological distress resulting from, but not limited to, previous trauma (e.g., school bullying, harmful experiences), anxiety, depression, emotional intensity associated with intellectual giftedness, and behavior problems (through collaboration with parents/schools and the utilization of behavior management strategies and techniques). Not all children rely on play to engage in therapy. Older children and adolescents may utilize talk, in therapy, similar to the way in which adults can. https://lnkd.in/gWr28AbR #childtherapy #playtherapy #colorado

Explore the transformative impact of play therapy with Ms Ng Sook Wai, lead counsellor at HEART@Fei Yue. Discover how engaging in play helps children and teenagers effectively cope with trauma, unveiling their inner thoughts and emotions through the choices and actions they make during playtime. Play therapy empowers children and teenagers to find their voice and garner the courage to speak in a safe space. This safe space is what HEART@Fei Yue aims to be for our children and teens to heal and allay. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Read the full article to learn more about the profound connection between play and psychological well-being. #FeiYue #PlayTherapy #ChildCounselling #TraumaHealing

Attention Californians! There's a new development in child custody laws you should know about. Effective last year (2023), Family Code §3040(d) addresses how mental illness affects child custody decisions. Previous Law: The old law, Family Code §3040, outlined the order of preference for child custody awards based on the child's best interests. New Law: If the Court considers the mental health of a parent, legal guardian, or relative requesting custody, they must provide a list of local mental health treatment resources. The Court must also document their findings on the person's mental health. Contact us for a confidential consultation to understand the impact of this law on your custody case. Sharing this post could help others! 📞📧 #FamilyLaw #ChildCustody #CaliforniaLaw #LegalUpdate #MentalHealthMatters #LegalAdvice #DivorceLawyer #FamilyLawyer #DivorceAttorney #FamilyAttorney #ChildCustody

As I sit in a badly lit interview room in the courthouse over the lunch break to catch up on emails (by the way, does anyone know why every interview room -- in every courthouse that I've been in, at least -- is so badly lit??? What is it with all the flickering fluorescent lights??) my mind wanders back to when I first started practicing law. (Yup ... anything to avoid those darn emails!) And I start to think about the ways in which our profession has changed in the last 30 years. Focusing on some of the changes for the better", there is more diversity in the bar (and on the bench); the importance of giving children and youth a voice in the justice system is recognized; improving mental health for legal professionals is getting the attention that it ought to be given ... What else? Please share your thoughts on how things are on the right track? We'll get to the way things may be off track later...

Such a serious and timely subject.