'Laying Down the Law' - Youth Worker Training

Laying Down the Law is the Youth Advocacy Centre's legal training course for youth workers.

About Laying Down the Law

Our Laying Down the Law (LDL) training package is specially designed for those who are working or volunteering in youth work in Queensland.

The course will educate you on the most important laws affecting youth workers and what your responsibilities are.

The training also provides participants with a decision making framework that will allow you to make decisions that are child centered, human rights compliant, and consistent with the law.

Best of all the program is interactive, including example scenarios, and questions are welcome.

In-person or online

For those who prefer online delivery, or would like to complete the course in their own time, the program is now also available in an online format.

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Online training

Topics covered in Laying Down the Law

YAC delivers a 2 day training package which covers:

a framework for decision making which is cognisant of the law and is child centred and human rights compliant
Confidentiality
Negligence
Child Protection
Police Powers
Childrens Court
Being a support person at Police interviews

Our 2 day course will help you understand how the law works so you are better able to work with young people, especially those involved in the child protection or youth justice systems. Previous participants should note that the training is continuously updated to take account of changes in the law.

Since early 2014 there have been a lot of significant changes to the laws relevant to youth work, in particular Education, Policing, Child Protection and Youth Justice.

Laying Down the Law online training

The online version of Laying Down the Law is delivered in 5 modules in an interactive and informational format.

Right now YAC is running a special introductory offer of $165/user for access to the course.

Discounts are also available for groups of 8 or more - contact elearn@yac.net.au for more information.

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In-person training delivery & bookings

Content & Timing

The package can be tailored in time and content to meet the needs of particular workers.

Cost

There is a cost involved, particularly if travel out of Brisbane is required, and will depend on number of attendees and other factors.

Bookings

To request a booking, please complete the below booking form and return to admin@yac.net.au

Otherwise you can contact us at admin@yac.net.au or call us on (07) 3356 1002.

Please keep an eye here for upcoming training opportunities or contact us to find out if we are coming to a location near you or you would like to arrange training for your staff or workers in your area.

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