general overview of relevant legal knowledge for social work students.
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Created by Taylor Anderson
about 6 years ago
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Created by Taylor Anderson
about 6 years ago
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branches of government
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Notwithstanding clause
Bijural system
3 branches of law
public law
private law
Burden and standard of proof
Intervening party
Amicus curiae
Tort law
court system
(levels of court)
Circuit Court
Role of lawyers
Other ppl in the court
4 Cornerstones of Criminal Law
Adversarial Criminal Justice System
Hierarchy of Evidence in the Criminal Justice System
Kinds of Evidence
Inculpable and Exculpable Statements
Witness in Criminal Trials
Plea Bargains/Agreements
3 promises allowed in a plea bargain
The Trial Process
Actus Reus
Mens Rea
Principles of Sentencing
Possible Sentences Without Prison
(FARCCS)
Diversionary Measures
810 Orders Peace Bonds
Possible Imprisonment Sentences
(Ivan Is ILL)
Criminal Sentences
Therapeutic Courts
5 Principles of Problem-solving/Therapeutic Courts
Judicial Review
Cree Court
What court are family matters heard
Common-Law Marriage
When Can a Spouse Obtain a Divorce
Custody
Access
Types of custody
How is the best interest of the child determined
Child support guidelines
Spousal Support
Resources: Ministry of justice Programs
2 parts of indigenous law not governed by fed. and prov. laws
Matrimonial Real Property
Categories of Adoption
Adoption of Aboriginal Children in Canada
Support for Families Following Adoption in Canada
