The Disability Justice Project delivered a large number of face-to-face courses, at many locations across NSW throughout 2016 and 2017. Links are provided below to each of these courses, with a description of what that course covered, and for whom it was written.

Each page also provides access to the course materials developed for that course – all of which can be downloaded, as well as links to each of the videos or audio resources that were used in the course. These resources are available to download free of charge.

Involvement in the Justice System – Sociological Risk Factors

This course was for frontline staff working with and supporting people with cognitive disability who are at risk of contact, or are in contact, with the Justice System. It was designed to help participants identify sociological risk factors which may influence an increased risk for the people they support coming into contact with the Justice System (the last class was held on May 31st, 2016).

Supporting Aboriginal Peoples in Contact With the Justice System

This course was for frontline staff working with and supporting Aboriginal people with cognitive disability who are at risk of contact, or are in contact, with the Justice System. Managers are also welcome to attend, ideally in addition to rather than instead of their frontline staff (the last class was held on August 29th, 2016).

Navigating the Criminal Justice System

This course was for managers, key workers, case managers, clinicians and frontline staff in disability and community services, and many other Disability Justice Project courses built on this course to focus on: young people in the criminal justice system, supporting victims of crime with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system and transition from prison to the community (the last class was held on October 24/25th, 2016).

Disability Justice – a Person Centred Approach

This course is primarily for frontline staff, who will have the opportunity to explore practical person centred ways of thinking and working with the people they support who have a cognitive disability and who might be in contact with the Justice system. There will be opportunities for participants to practice specific skills and engage in activities that will build their knowledge and confidence as the day progresses (the last class was held on December 5th, 2016).

Disability Justice – Trauma Informed Practice

The course was for managers, caseworkers, case managers, clinicians and frontline staff in disability and community services. A practical one-day course, it provided participants with an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice and how to apply these principles when supporting those with intellectual disability who are in contact with the justice system (the last class was held on December 7th, 2016).

Understanding the Impact of Cofactors within Disability Justice

This course was developed for frontline disability workers, community service workers and case managers who provide support to people who have Cognitive Disability, and have contact with the criminal justice system. It was developed to provide an overview of the many Cofactors which impact on people with Cognitive Disability and offending behaviours (the last class was held on December 8th, 2016).

Support Planning for People with Complex Needs

This course was for frontline workers in roles that undertake planning or associated support services such as case management, service coordination or support facilitation. It was recommended for workers who are providing support to people with multiple diagnosis, behaviours of concern, complex physical and/or mental health needs, contact with the criminal justice system, alcohol and other drug issues, or a combination of the above (the last class was held on February 21st,  2017).

Supporting Children and Young People in Contact with the Criminal Justice System

This course was developed for frontline disability workers, youth workers, community service workers and case managers who provide support to children and young people (who are 10-17 years old) with cognitive disability, in contact or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. The course aimed to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills of disability, justice and community sector workers to support children and young people with cognitive disability (the last class was held on June 7th, 2017).

Therapeutic Approaches to Guiding Change Within Disability Justice

This course was developed for disability workers, community service workers and case managers who provide support to people who have cognitive disability, and have contact with the criminal justice system. It provided a broad introduction to purposeful conversations with people about change and was best suited to workers who had some experience and knowledge of foundation counselling skills (the last class was held on June 16th, 2017).

Disability Justice Specialist Support Coordination – Webinar

This 90-minute webinar explored the application of strengths based Support Coordination for people with cognitive impairments in contact with the criminal justice system, using practical examples. The course was designed for managers, key workers, case managers, clinicians and frontline staff in disability and community services, to attend via video conference or by teleconference (four of these webinars were delivered, the last one being held on June 20th, 2017).

Positive Behaviour Support and Disability Justice

This introduction to positive behaviour support training was designed for front-line workers and their team leaders or line managers – people who are dealing with concerning behaviour and want to learn ways to support behaviour change, to understand their role, as well as who they can contact to get support for sustainable positive behaviour change (the last class was held on June 22nd, 2017).

Management Course: Supporting Staff Through Difficult Situations

This Management Course was designed for managers, team leaders and senior support staff to develop an understanding of the difficulties staff experience working in environments where clients can present with challenging and complex ways of being (the last class was held on June 26th, 2017).

Domestic, Family Violence and People with Cognitive Disability

The ‘Domestic, Family Violence and People with Cognitive Disability’ course was developed for community workers engaging with clients who have a cognitive impairment, are in contact with the criminal justice system and may be experiencing domestic and/or family violence (the last class was held on October 19th, 2017).

Supporting Victims of Crime with Cognitive Disability Through the Criminal Justice System

This course was developed for workers within the disability sector, who may be required to support people who have been victims of crimes, to access the criminal justice system. It was also relevant for other community service workers who work with victims of crime, but who do not have specific experience working with people with cognitive disabilities (the last class was held on October 24th, 2017).

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD), Cognitive Disability and the Justice System

This course was developed for disability workers, community service workers and case managers who provide support to people from CALD backgrounds with cognitive disability, in contact with the criminal justice system (the last class was held on October 26th, 2017).

Custody to Community for People with Cognitive Disability

This course was developed for disability and community sector workers who provide front line support to people with cognitive disability leaving custody and transitioning back to the community.

Making Sense: Supporting Parents with Cognitive Impairment Through Care and Protection

This course was developed for disability workers and advocates, community service workers, family support workers and case managers who may have the opportunity to support parents with intellectual or other cognitive disabilities.