AFCC Alberta Chapter 2020 Conference
March 5 & 6, 2020 Edmonton, Alberta
Matrix Hotel
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Protecting Children From Conflict: Family Justice in Alberta
March 5, 2020
Day 1
(food and refreshments - pre-conference light breakfast, lunch, morning, and afternoon breaks)
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome: Dr. Lorri Yasenik Chair, Board of Directors, AFCC (AB Chapter) and intro to Dr. Fong
8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Dr. Larry Fong: President-Elect, AFCC Parent Organization to provide an inspirational presentation
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
What Alberta can Learn from PC Policies & Practices from across North America?
Dr. Matthew Sullivan
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Continued Keynote by Dr. Matthew Sullivan
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Continued Keynote by Dr. Matthew Sullivan
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
PANEL
Parenting Coordination in Alberta: Approaches & Best Practices (Is the Arbitration Act Enough?)
The Honourable Justice Debbie A. Yungwirth
Matthew Sullivan Ph.D.
Pat Petrie Ph.D.
Greg Pickering PhD
JP Boyd MA, LLB
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The Honourable Justice Rodney A. Jerke
Reforming Family Justice Project
Closing Remarks for Day 1
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
AFCC Alberta Chapter AGM
WINE & CHEESE TO FOLLOW
March 6, 2020
Day 2
(food and refreshments - pre-conference light breakfast, lunch, morning, and afternoon breaks)
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome: Dr. Lorri Yasenik Chair, Board of Directors, AFCC (AB Chapter) and intro to Dr. MacMillan and Dr. Ferris
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Recognizing and Responding Safely to Family Violence: Approaches for the Family Law Setting
Dr. Harriet MacMillan, C.M., M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C. & Dr. Lorraine Ferris, PhD., C. Psych., LL.M (ADR); LLM (Admin Law)
Family violence includes various forms of abuse, mistreatment or neglect that adults or children may experience in their intimate, family or dependent relationships. Separation and divorce can exacerbate such abuse including escalation in intimidation and coercion. This presentation will discuss approaches to recognize and respond safely to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence in the context of family law settings. It will introduce VEGA (Violence Evidence Guidance Action) online educational resources and discuss how they can be useful to lawyers and mental health clinicians involved in Family Law matters.
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Continued Keynote by Dr. Harriet MacMillan, C.M., M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C. &
Dr. Lorraine Ferris, PhD., C. Psych., LL.M (ADR); LLM (Admin Law)
Parenting disputes represent a significant portion of all child protection investigations. This presentation will discuss how clinicians can collaborate with child protection professionals in the assessment of child maltreatment and determine approaches to reducing impairment in children and families. It will discuss principles for conducting such assessments and approaches to good practice, including involvement of a multidisciplinary team and the application of these principles within the Family Law context.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Dr. Harriet MacMillan and Dr. Lorraine Ferris
Assessment of Child Maltreatment in Parenting Disputes: Principles and Approaches to Good Practice
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
2:30 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion on previous topic
Moderator: Dr. Pat Petrie
Dr. Harriet MacMillan and Dr. Lorraine Ferris to act as the expert facilitator/expert to introduce the panel
Laclene Keith, Manager Alberta Children’s Services
The Honourable Madam Judge Debbie A. Yungworth, Provincial Court
Family Law Lawyers – Denise Harwardt and Andrea Doyle
4:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks & Thank you's
Payment Instructions
Scholarships are available – see forms and eligibility here
Choose your days and Member or Non-Member and add your name and email
If you want to pay by cheque then email us and make cheque payable to AFCC Alberta Chapter
and mail cheque to AFCC Alberta c/o Hoffman Law 109 14 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 1C6
and give us your Name and Contact info and let us know that the cheque is in the mail!
You are not registered until paid!!!
AFCC Alberta Chapter Members both days $550 - non-members $650
Earlybird by Jan 10, 2020 - AFCC Alberta Chapter Members both days $500 - non-members $600
AFCC Alberta Chapter Members either day $300 - non-members $325
Earlybird by Jan 10, 2020 - AFCC Alberta Chapter Members either day $275 - non-members $300
Pay with credit card, Visa Debit card or PayPal
Matrix Hotel - Downtown Edmonton
9407 - 98th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6C 2C8
Group Name: AFCC Alberta Chapter Conference 2020
Click here to book or phone the hotel directly at 780-429-6861
Special Conference Rates ($165 + taxes) and great location- more info here
If you experience any problems with registration contact afccalberta@gmail.com
Conference Registration Cancellation Policy
Payments are non-refundable after February 5, 2020
Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the AFCC Admin at afccalberta@gmail.com.
A $50 cancellation fee plus applicable taxes, may be deducted from the refund.
