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The process of each restorative practice is uniquely designed to its context and need. Most frequently this design includes a small circle of those immediately affected by a crime or other conflict. This will include a victim and offender (alternatively, two or more individuals in conflict), their respective support and accountability representatives, and the trained facilitator. https://lnkd.in/gjU-ATCu

Did you know that the process of each restorative practice is uniquely designed to its context and need? Most frequently this design includes a small circle of those immediately affected by a crime or other conflict. This will include a victim and offender (alternatively, two or more individuals in conflict), their respective support and accountability representatives, and the trained facilitator. https://lnkd.in/gjU-ATCu

One of the biggest barriers to Restorative Justice is the lack of awareness about what it is. Our simple leaflet explains what Restorative Justice is, how it works and who it is for. Share the leaflet with your networks to help us to spread accurate information about the process. https://lnkd.in/emabzyQs

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Great article written by Saffron Burgess and I. Most definitely worth a read! #familylaw #domesticabuseteamsofexcellence

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The recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (effective as of 29th April), mark a significant change to conventional approaches to dispute resolution in family matters. With a pronounced emphasis on mediation and other non court dispute resolution methods (NCDR), these changes herald a new era of resolving family disputes. Lucy Compton, Senior Paralegal and Laura Stocks, Senior Associate discuss these recent changes and how they will effect dispute resolution in family matters. https://lnkd.in/eJGgvkxZ #FamilyLaw #Disputes #WeAreWrightHassall

In the intriguing case of J.G v A.N (A3132/2021) [2024] ZAGPJHC 45 (26 January 2024), South African courts have taken a bold step in reinterpreting the concept of 'domestic relationship.' This ruling sheds light on a complex dispute between a brother and sister, extending the scope of the Domestic Violence Act to encompass familial relationships beyond the conventional understanding. Discover how the court’s insightful reasoning emphasises the protection of individuals within diverse family dynamics, underlining the importance of adapting legal frameworks to the realities of modern society. #JusticeInAction #FamilyLaw #LegalInnovation #SouthAfricanCourts" https://lnkd.in/d7knR9Ak

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The impact of violence on clients and their cases, particularly domestic violence and its various forms, including coercive control, is challenging to identify. To address this, the Attorney-General's Department introduced seven National Principles to Address Coercive Control in Family and Domestic Violence. Lawyers should review the National Principles, and clients can access a simplified version. Coercive control can be challenging to identify due to various factors, so lawyers should establish rapport with clients, ask appropriate questions, and demonstrate empathy. The Attorney-General's Department provides fact sheets and videos in multiple languages to help recognise situations of coercive control. Resources like these empower lawyers and advisors to assist clients in identifying whether they are being subjected to coercive control or behaving in a way that could be regarded as coercive control.