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The following publications are designed to encourage active consideration of child impact and family impact at time of sentencing and other court decisions principally by prosecutors and judges, but also all those with influence in criminal proceedings.

Best Interests of the Child in the Adult Criminal Process...

Author/s: International Center for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy

Published on: August 1, 2024

Part 1 of this document summarizes the proceedings of a Colloquium on the Best Interests of the Child in Sentencing and Other Decisions Concerning Parents Facing Criminal Sanctions, convened at UBC Allard School of Law...

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Considering the Best Interests of the Child in Sentencing...

Author/s: Dr. Hayli Millar, Yvon Dandurand, Vivienne Chin, Shawn Bayes, Megan Capp, Richard Fowler, Jessica Jahn, Dr. Barbara Pickering, Dr. Allan Castle

Published on: July 18, 2023

This Overview forms part of a broader project on the Best Interests of the Child in Sentencing and Other Decisions Concerning Parents Facing Criminal Sanctions, made possible through the support of a generous project grant...

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Children’s Rights and the Sentencing of Parents Fac...

Author/s: Dr. Hayli Millar

Published on: July 18, 2023

This paper reviews the (evolving) international legal requirement for domestic criminal courts to consider the best interests of a dependent child as a primary consideration in making bail and sentencing decisions about their parent(s), especially...

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Bringing Information to Prosecutors and Courts on the Imp...

Author/s: Jessica Jahn

Published on: July 18, 2023

This resource explains how information can be shared to make criminal justice authorities aware of an offender’s family situation to help ensure the best interests of their child(ren) are considered in sentencing decisions. It also...

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The Role for Defence Counsel to Ensure Judges Consider th...

Author/s: Richard Fowler

Published on: July 18, 2023

Children can be the direct victims of crimes committed by one or both of their parents. They may suffer physical assault, in the most extreme cases leading to death; sexual offences including assaults, invitations to...

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The Parenting Experiences of Mothers in Conflict with the...

Author/s: Megan Capp

Published on: July 18, 2023

This paper discusses the experiences of mothers in conflict with the law. It highlights the complex challenges they face in meeting their parenting obligations while going through a criminal justice process. It also considers the...

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Psychological Consequences for Children of Incarcerated P...

Author/s: Dr. Barbara Pickering

Published on: July 18, 2023

At present, the number of children affected by incarceration is unknown. Some researchers have used population statistics, and a dated study from corrections Canada about fathers in prison, to conclude there could be up to...

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Providing a Protective Environment for Children with Inca...

Author/s: Vivienne Chin

Published on: September 6, 2022

Presentation by Vivienne Chin, ICCLR Senior Associate and Member of the Canadian Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents at the launch of the e-course on Children of Incarcerated Parents. The launch was hosted by Plataforma...

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Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents

Author/s: Vivienne Chin, Prof. Yvon Dandurand

Published on: December 1, 2018

This guide is designed to help your community take a leadership role in supporting your most at-risk children to experience more stable childhoods, meet their developmental milestones, and build the skills they need to enjoy...

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Enhancing the Protective Environment for Children of Pare...

Author/s: Prof. Yvon Dandurand, Vivienne Chin

Published on: December 31, 2018

The purpose of the framework is to encourage agencies and organizations (with different remits and responsibilities), local Indigenous leadership and institutions, and all others who need to be engaged in enhancing the protective environment for...

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The Impact of Sentencing and Other Judicial Decisions on ...

Author/s: Dr. Hayli Millar, Prof. Yvon Dandurand

Published on: February 1, 2017

This report highlights the growing influence of an evolving international legal standard establishing a yet to be fully defined requirement for criminal courts to systematically recognize and consider the best interests of a child when...

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