Representing women in the Criminal Justice System – why a gendered response is needed

The Law and Advocacy Centre for Women is a specialist community legal centre that provides advice, representation and integrated case management support to women who are facing criminal charges. An overwhelming majority of LACW's clients are victim/survivors of family violence, many have caring responsibilities and an increasing number are facing homelessness. Over 30% of LACW's clients are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

This training session will involve a panel discussion on why providing a gendered response is vital when assisting women in the criminal justice system. It will address questions around what a gendered response looks like, what trauma-informed practice means in the criminal justice space, the importance of a holistic response and considerations of cultural competence and cultural safety when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Chair: 

Elena Pappas, Co-founder/CEO (LACW) and co-chair of Smart Justice for Women

Speakers: 

Jill Prior, Co-founder and Principal Legal Officer (LACW)

Siobhan Mansfield, Managing Lawyer-Civil and Child Protection (LACW)

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This is an in-person event and will also be available online via live stream.