Working in family law inevitably involves working with vulnerable parties at a particularly difficult time in their lives. Families in the family law system often have traumatic histories as a result of exposure to family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, systemic racism and inter-generational trauma, geographic displacement or disability.

Understanding both how to work with parties in a trauma informed way and understanding the impact of vicarious trauma is the subject of this discussion with three Registrars of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, led by Senior Judicial Registrar and Executive Director National Registrar Operations and Practice Anne-Marie Rice.

Working in family law inevitably involves working with vulnerable parties at a particularly difficult time in their lives. Families in the family law system often have traumatic histories as a result of exposure to family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, systemic racism and inter-generational trauma, geographic displacement or disability.
Understanding both how to work with parties in a trauma informed way and understanding the impact of vicarious trauma is the subject of this discussion with three Registrars of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, led by Senior Judicial Registrar and Executive Director National Registrar Operations and Practice Anne-Marie Rice.

A series for family law practitioners in Australia, featuring Registrars of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in conversation sharing practical insights drawn from their experience managing family law matters across the country. 

A series for family law practitioners in Australia, featuring Registrars of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in conversation sharing practical insights drawn from their experience managing family law matters across the country.&nbsp;

Best Practice: Family law tips by Registrars for Practitioners

A series for family law practitioners in Australia, featuring Registrars of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in conversation sharing practical insights drawn from their experience managing family law matters across the country. 

A series for family law practitioners in Australia, featuring Registrars of the Federal&nbsp;Circuit and Family Court of Australia in conversation&nbsp;sharing practical insights drawn from their experience managing family law matters across the country.&nbsp;

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