Online Child & Youth Court Preparation

Online Child & Youth Witness Court Preparation Program

The Online Child & Youth Court Preparation Program responds to the needs of young witnesses who may be required to testify in court. Inadequate preparation may result in further trauma to a child or youth and their family and possibly compromise their ability to provide reliable testimony.

For those living in rural or remote communities—or for families without access to formal, in-person services—the program offers individualized, online sessions with a trained and experienced facilitator, scheduled at a time that works best for the child.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between Alberta Justice and Solicitor General and Public Security (Victim Services) and the CCAA.

The program is carefully structured to ensure non-contamination of evidence. At no point is the child’s personal case discussed, nor is any disclosure taken.

  • EXPLORING FEARS AND ANXIETIES
  • BREATHING / RELAXATION
  • COURT ROLES AND PROTOCOLS
  • COURT PROCESS
  • MEMORY STRATEGIES
  • INTERACTIVE MOCK COURT
  • CROSS-EXAMINATION VIDEO

Additional Information

Children, Youth & Families Benefit from:

  • Engaging with experienced court preparation
    professionals through virtual sessions.
  • Having flexibility to book sessions that fit your schedule.
  • Receiving comparable content and support to that of an in-person court preparation experience.
  • The program is FREE.

Criminal Justice Professionals Benefit from:

  • Accessing court preparation services at NO COST for any child or youth who must testify in court.

  • Clients are supported by evidence-based practices that prioritize learning about the court system and preparing for courtroom questioning.

  • Ensuring all clients, regardless of location, can access learning opportunities through the use of technology.

  • The program is FREE.

Referrals are received from the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, police, Crown Prosecutors, child intervention workers, therapists, teachers, parents or guardians. However, referrals from other sources may also be considered.

Please contact us at info@ccaa.org or (403) 289-8385 for more information about the Child Witness Court Preparation Program.

THE CCAA’S COURT PREPARATION CONTENT FEATURES

Possible Court Fears

Breathing & Relaxation

Court Roles

Court Rules