Mandatory trauma-informed training and standards in the family courts service
We call on the Government to ensure mandatory trauma-informed training and standards for all professionals whose assessments influence decisions in the family courts, including judges, CAFCASS officers, social workers, and court-instructed medical experts.
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Mandatory trauma-informed training and standards in the family courts service
We call on the Government to ensure mandatory trauma-informed training and standards for all professionals whose assessments influence decisions in the family courts, including judges, CAFCASS officers, social workers, and court-instructed medical experts.
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Mandate domestic violence training for all family court & social workers
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