Friday 31st January 2-3pm
For mediators and lawyers
Join us for an interesting webinar hosted by divorce and separation coach and IDVA, Caron Kipping, together with specialist family law solicitor and mediator, Paul Linsell. They will explore key points regarding mediation where there are issues of domestic abuse. The session will consider how to identify domestic abuse, tops tips for screening, considerations on whether mediation can proceed, adaptations to mediation and how to better manage the process. The session is aimed primarily at family justice professionals who are supporting clients that may need to consider whether mediation might be suitable and for family law mediators working in these situations.
The session will include;
- Top tips for screening for domestic abuse
- Identifying risk factors where abuse is present and considering whether mediation can proceed
- Potential adaptations to mediation, hybrid mediation and safety considerations
- If not mediation, then what?
- Top tips for supporting people through mediation
- Interactive Q&A session
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Paul Linsell is an experienced family law solicitor and mediator. He is partner and head of the family law team at Boyes Turner in Reading. As a mediator, Paul has over ten years of experience, is fully accredited via the Family Mediation Council and is able to practice using a hybrid mediation model. He is also recognized by Chambers & Partners as an eminent ‘ADR practitioner’. Whether acting as a solicitor or mediator, Paul is known for his pragmatic, constructive and creative approach. |
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Caron Kipping is one of the UK’s leading Divorce Coaches and a domestic abuse specialist, having worked in the sector for over 16 years, supporting men and women recover from abusive relationships. Caron is an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) and supports clients in Family Court, advocates for them in safeguarding processes and has in-depth knowledge – ensuring her clients feel safe and supported whilst they go through divorce.
Caron trains mediators and other professionals to improve the response to domestic abuse and is passionate about helping people understand the dynamics of coercive control. |
