Substance Testing in Family Proceedings - As Straightforward as it Seems?

Introduction

For many years, it was usual practice to treat the result of substance misuse testing as decisive. Such testing was used, sometimes without question, to determine the future of children and families. However, in recent times a re-appreciation of the reliability of such testing in of itself and the role it should play in the evidentiary landscape of a case, have both been placed in the spotlight. In order to assist clients, families and professionals, it is important that everyone in this area appreciates the benefits and limitations of such testing so that we can best serve, assist and understand the vulnerable people we work with on a daily basis.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What testing can and cannot tell us
• Differences between types of testing
• What testing to request and when
• How to interpret results
• How to use results as part of your case

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.