Training and resources for professionals

Training

The program can provide specialised training for interested stakeholders. Previous training has covered topics such as:

• the legislative basis for the scheme
• the program scope
• intermediary processes
• how to work best with an intermediary
• working with people across a range of communication needs.

Please contact us for more information about whether we can provide training for your organisation.

Helpful resources

• Victorian Law Reform Commission Report (2016): ‘The Role of Victims of Crime in the Criminal Trial Process’ (Recommendation 30) (External link)
• Ward v R (2017) VSCA 37 (External link): a decision of the Court of Appeal on the subject of questioning of children, and obligations of counsel and judicial officers.
• Criminal Procedure Act (2009), Part 8.2A (External link): sets out the scheme relating to intermediaries and ground rules hearings.
• Multijurisdictional Guide (External link)
• Child and Youth Witness Service (External link)
• Victims and Witness Assistance Service (VWAS) (External link)
• Victim Services Support and Reform (VSSR) (External link)
• Judicial College of Victoria (External link)
• Victorian Law Reform Commission (External link)