'Pre-Trial Therapy' led by Jill Swindells

During this CPD day for counsellors/psychotherapists and others who may work with victims/witnesses who may require or be in ‘counselling/therapy ’ prior to a criminal trial, Jill will be covering such issues as: counselling victims/witnesses of crime - perceived benefits & dangers of ‘counselling’ pre-trial, perceptions/reality of appearing in court as a victim/witness, who’s who in the Criminal Justice system (CJS) and where do counsellors/ psychotherapist fit in, multi-agency working, unpicking the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance – who is eligible, when to start, who to tell, what to do/not do, ‘discussion’/’hearsay’, implications for client assessment, contracting, confidentiality, notes/records, disclosure, preparation & support, legal &ethical issues.