Overview of the REPERE course //

» Short and comprehensive: just 4 hours

» 5 modules covering all aspects of child participation in the justice system

» Designed for all professionals who interact with children in the Quebec justice system

» Enables participants to develop the skills required to deliver child-friendly services

» Based on the testimonials of children who have been in contact with the Quebec judicial system

» Created through a collaborative process with children and the various professions involved in child protection within the justice system (judicial, law enforcement, social work)

» Focused on the everyday practices of the targeted professions, including concrete examples

» Interactive and dynamic, with case studies and audiovisual aids

» Certificate awarded upon completion of the training

» More than 3,000 professionals across Quebec will have completed the course by 2024

WHO IS THE TRAINING FOR?

The course was developed for all workers who interact with children within the justice system, including lawyers, prosecutors, judges, police officers, social workers, youth protection workers, representatives from community associations or private foundations, etc.

It’s open to anyone interested in expanding or strengthening their skills related to facilitating participation among child victims and witnesses of crime.

The course was designed with input from Quebec’s Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPP), the Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC), the Marie-Vincent Foundation, the Association québécoise PlaidoyersVictimes, and the CIUSSS du CentreSud-de-l’Île-de Montréal.