Teens


Teen Witness Court Preparation Program
The Teen Witness Court Preparation Program is designed to provide direct assistance to the increasing number of teens being called upon to testify in court proceedings. The needs of the youth witnesses are primarily addressed in group settings. The Teen Witness Court Preparation Program is structured to ensure the non-contamination of evidence. There is no disclosure or discussion of the youth’s individual circumstances.
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CWCPP is intended to serve children and youth witnesses required to testify in court who:
Core Sessions 1 & 2
Exploration of fears & anxieties
Relaxation techniques
Court roles & protocols
Court process & outcomes
Memory strategies
Role plays using a fictional story
Courtroom tour
Mock trial using a fictional story
Referrals are received from the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre, police, Crown prosecutors, child welfare workers, therapists, teachers, parents or guardians. However, referrals from other sources may also be considered. For further information, or to refer a child to the Child Witness Court Preparation Program, please call 403-289-8385.
Our facilitators are carefully chosen for their ability to work with kids who have experienced trauma. Many are, or have been, duly appointed child welfare workers for the province of Alberta. This ensures that workers are well trained in the importance of preserving a clean, uncontaminated investigation.