Law (Jennifer)

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It is commonn for SSW's to work with agency lawyers when:

preparing legal documents

A law can only infringe Charter rights if the limits placed on those rights can be shown to be:

reasonably prescribed by law and justified in a free and democratic society

Before the 18th century protecting children was viewed as simply one facet of

raising them and the responsibility of the state

The needs of Indigenous children are specifically referenced in recognition of:

hisotrical inequities and the tragedy of residential school

Under the CYFSA, 16-18 years old previously in contact with CAS can be

brought into care with their concent

Clients have acess to all mental health and medical records regarding their care unless the treatment professionals have reason to believe:

that the access to the information contained in the clinical records may be harmful to the client or third party

The great majority of Canadian divorces are granted on proof of:

one-year separation

A spouse who was economically dependent during the marriage or common law relationship

may be able to claim spousal support

The Ontario Public School System is divided into two streams:

secular public and Catholic

The education act eliminates full provincial wide expulsions and requires that students who have been expelled be admitted either:

into another school or program, depending on the type of expulsion

Criminal Law comprises of both

substantive law and procedural law

Most civil actions never make

it to court

Young persons who commit a first offence while in their teens are less likely to

reoffend than first time adult offenders

Except where a youth is 20 or older at the first court appearance(charged under 18), the police are required to give notice of

the charge to a parent, or if no parent is available, to an adult relative or guardian

The YCJA does always protect the identity of young offenders by banning publication

of their names to discourage labeling a young person as a criminal

The purposes of sentencing under the YCJA is to hold a young person accountable for

offending by imposing sentencing that is meaningful to the young person and society

The failure of a professional to perform in compliance with one's professional duty can be considered:

malpractice

.......are rules made by authority provided in a statute, which helps guide the application of the statute

Regulations

The .......is the supreme law of the land

constitution

Choosing the .....course of action requires consideration of the child's existing environment, fam. unit, the comm., education, and phys. en

least disruptive

The duties of service providers set out in the legislation emphasize the importance of ...when making decisions that affect families

procedural fairness

The ...equals 1/2 of the difference between the net family property of each spouse

equalization payment

Divorce is granted on a ...., which means that the court is generally not interested in the conduct of the parties

no-fault basis

The legislation defines the....as property that the spouses ordinarily occupied as their prime res. at time of separation

matrimonial home

...generally refers to the arrangement by which the parent who does not have custody is permitted to spend time with the child

Access

The ....exemption under section21(2)a, of the education act allows absence from school if learning at a satisf. level at home

home-schooling

If you have legally withdrawn from your parents and still live in the same school district as your parents, you can ...the school in distric

attend

Canada's constitution divides the power to make laws between fed. prov. and territorial:

government

A negotiation between the prosecutor and the accused can result in a guilty plea, this is known as:

a plea bargain

....is the right and ability of a person to exercise legal rights

Legal capacity

The concept of repeat offending is known as

recidivism

.....measures provide an alternative to prosecution of an offence through the courtsystem(referred to as diversion)

Extrajudicial (beyong the action of a court)

Telling the client to sue their landlord for the actions of the landlord to the client would be-

legal advice

The profession became self-regulating in-

1998

The code of ethics reflects -

the core values of a profession

Personal goals is NOT-

one of the standards of practice

Unable to do your job is an incompetency -

concern

Maximum fine from the disciplinary committee is-

$5000

The consitution of Canada was enacted in-

1982

The charter provides a mechanism for balancing the rights and freedoms of individuals against-

the broader need to protect society

The concept of procedural fairness sees decisions made by an -

unbiased decision maker

The CYFSA came iinto effect in-

2018

Recommending that a client refuse to relinquish their children is an example of-

giving advice

2005 federral government enacted legislation for-

same-sex marriage

The education act does NOT cover special services for-

adoptive children

Safe school policies came into affect in-

2008

3 members of a school board must presde over-

expulsion hearings

About 10% of Canadian school children strugle at some point with-

learning problems

Section 718 of the Criminal Code of Canada requires judges to consider indigenous offenders "all available sanctions, other than -

imprisonment, that is reasonible in the circumstances

An indictment is a charging document usually signed by-

the prosecutor

5 different values that are reflected in the Code of Ethics

Integrity, Confidentiality, Competence, Advocacy, Respect

Integrity:

prommotes qualities of honestly and reliability

Confidentiality:

respect the importance of the trust and confidence placed in the prof. relationship

Competence:

strive to maintain and increase their professional knowledge and skill

Advocacy:

promote equal treatment and protection

Respect:

the dignity of all people and human rights

What are the most significant challenges facing children with special needs in the PS ?

Time teachers have to spend with them, and Money provided for extra teaching programs/staff

How can SSW's put the children(special needs) and their families in touch with prop. agencies?

Help co-ordinate their needs with the services required "EA's, after school programs, and funding"

List 5 things that you should do to prepare for giving evidence as an SSW?

Review, no changes to doc., bring notes, confirm time/date/location, seek advice on experience, speak with lawyer,

List 3 dispositions that can be made when a child is in need of protection:

A supervision order, Interimsociety care, Extended society care

A supervision order is:

a child remains in care of parents under supervision of CAS

Interimsociety care:

Residential custody for a max of 12 months

Extended society care:

court determined that it is unlikely that the parents will ever be able to care adequately