Program Chair(s)
Kathryn A. Hunt
Barrister & Solicitor
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Engage with experts and peers on the most pressing current and emerging issues in mental health law for children and youth.
Developed based on your requests for a program that would bring together legal, healthcare, mental health, education and law enforcement professionals….you’ll walk away with knowledge, tools, strategies and tactics that will help you tackle these complex legal issues in your day-to-day working life.
From a review of legal rights and responsibilities in mental health law, assessing and managing risks of violence, community collaboration challenges, the role of educators, complexities in the context of criminal law and constantly evolving caselaw, you will gain a comprehensive overview of this complex area of law that will allow you as a legal, healthcare, mental health, education or law enforcement professional, to stay on top of your obligations and responsibilities.
This annual OsgoodePD program was developed to bring together these professionals for a comprehensive one-day update of essential, current and emerging issues, together with practical legal advice on how to deal with them.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
The laws that guide your actions: how they all fit together
The application of mental health law in the school setting
Lessons learned from parents, youth and service providers on the challenges between children/youth and adult mental health services
The ins and outs of privacy, confidentiality & information sharing in the context of children and youth with mental health challenges
Childhood trauma and mental health
Emerging trends in mental health among children and youth
Representing children in family law matters
Best outcomes and best interests in interacting with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Who Should Attend
School Administrators/Directors of Education/Supervisory Officers
Mental health leads
Teachers
Health care risk managers
Representatives from hospitals, psychiatric facilities and community care agencies
Psychiatrists, physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals
Lawyers in private practice specializing in health, criminal or education law
Crown lawyers
Government and public policy advisors
Expert witnesses and mental health consultants
Mental health patient advocates
Social workers
Health and social service professionals
Law enforcement officers
Corrections and rehabilitation service representatives
Faculty
Program Chairs
Kathryn A. Hunt
Barrister & Solicitor
Dr. Sharon Pyke
Retired Supervisory Officer
Instructors
Agenda
View the program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Register
Recorded: May 12, 2020
$545 + HST
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If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 4h 25m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h |
| EDI | 1h |
| Total | 6h 25m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
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