Russell Alexander, Golan Yaron and Jonathan Paynter discuss the following topics:
1. What is a Voice of the Child report (VOC) – legislation, purpose
2. When: before or during court, anytime
3. Who prepares the VOC report – qualifications & training
4. Private vs OCL, Judicial interviews
5. The How – Where are interviews conducted – How many – How is the report delivered? Oral vs written
6. Weight: treatment by counsel, parents, and Judges
7. Screening: Parental and other influences
8. The Child’s Right to Counsel
9. Challenging VOC reports
10. Case Law
* This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and contains 1-hour of professionalism content.