The 360⁰ virtual tours are designed to give individuals a general sense of what a typical courtroom may look like. They provide a helpful overview of the layout and key features; however, actual courtrooms in your own area may differ in appearance, size, or setup.

Our website offers a range of downloadable forms and brochures designed to provide clear, practical information and support. These resources include program overviews, preparation guides, and informational handouts for children, youth, parents, caregivers, and professionals. Each document is easy to access, printable, and intended to help users better understand our services and feel informed and prepared at every stage.

You’re Not Alone (YNA) is a supportive, child-friendly comic designed to help young witnesses understand and prepare for going to court.

Through Aida’s story, readers learn what to expect in a courtroom, who the key people are, and how to handle common worries. Using simple language and interactive tools like the “fear cloud” and deep breathing exercises, the comic teaches children how to stay calm, speak clearly, and confidently tell the truth.

At its heart, You’re Not Alone reassures children that they are supported every step of the way — and that their most important job is simply to tell the truth.

The Court Prep for Children booklet by the CCAA is a child-friendly guide designed to help young witnesses understand and feel more confident about attending court. It explains what to expect in the courtroom, introduces key roles such as the judge, Crown prosecutor, defence lawyer, and jury, and outlines important court rules and vocabulary. The booklet also addresses common fears, provides calming and grounding techniques, and offers practical strategies for testifying, remembering details, and telling the truth. Through illustrations, activities, and simple explanations, it supports children in feeling prepared, safe, and empowered throughout the court process.

The Court Prep for Youth booklet by the CCAA is a youth-friendly guide designed to help young witnesses understand and feel more confident about attending court. It explains what to expect in the courtroom, introduces key roles such as the judge, Crown prosecutor, defence lawyer, and jury, and outlines important court rules and vocabulary. The booklet also addresses common fears, provides calming and grounding techniques, and offers practical strategies for testifying, remembering details, and telling the truth. Through illustrations, activities, and simple explanations, it supports children in feeling prepared, safe, and empowered throughout the court process.

The Court Prep for Parents & Caregivers booklet by the CCAA is a comprehensive guide designed to help parents and caregivers support children who must testify in criminal court. It explains the court process, key legal roles, and common courtroom procedures, while offering practical strategies for preparing a child emotionally and logistically for testimony. The booklet emphasizes the powerful influence of parental attitude, outlines accommodations available for young witnesses (such as support persons, CCTV testimony, screens, publication bans, and facility dogs), and provides guidance on managing fears, responding to difficult questions, and navigating the day of court. It also includes information on legal terminology, victim impact statements, restitution, financial benefits, and available supports, ensuring caregivers feel informed, calm, and equipped to advocate for their child throughout the judicial process.

The Court Preparation Curriculum Facilitator Handbook is a comprehensive training guide designed to equip facilitators with the structure, language, and professional boundaries necessary to prepare children and caregivers for court. The handbook outlines two core child-focused sessions covering fears and anxieties, relaxation techniques, courtroom roles and procedures, memory strategies, mock trials, and courthouse tours, along with a dedicated parent session addressing victim impact statements, accommodations, and support resources. It emphasizes neutrality, avoiding case contamination, maintaining professional documentation, and supporting children through evidence-based strategies such as grounding, breathing exercises, focal points, and culturally responsive practices like smudging. Through scripted prompts, facilitator responses to common fears, role-play guidance, and practical courtroom education, the handbook ensures children and families are informed, emotionally supported, and properly prepared for the court process without influencing testimony.