Support workers in the criminal justice system

Helping your client tell their story to the court. The important role of support workers in the criminal justice system.

In this episode we speak to a Legal Aid NSW Criminal lawyer and 3 support workers helping women, young people and people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system. We learn about their tips about ways to provide support to achieve the best court outcome for clients.

Referrals and more information:

• Legal Aid NSW – Court, Police and Crime Publications
• Legal Aid NSW – Find a local office and advice service
• Legal Aid NSW – Help at Court - Duty lawyers
• Legal Aid NSW - Children’s Legal Service and Youth Hotline
• Rosa Coordinated Care (ROCC) – support service for women returning to live in the Shoalhaven after being in custody or rehabilitation
• Shopfront Youth Legal Centre – legal factsheets for young people and youth workers
• IDRS - Justice Advocacy Service
• Justice Advocacy Service Law for Community Workers webinar – December 2020
• NSW Justice – So you have to go to Court! resource kit for people with cognitive impairment
• Legal Aid NSW - Law Check-Up – tool for helping your clients identify their legal problems

Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.