MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has today welcomed the launch of a re-vamped website that helps children and young people to navigate complicated legal issues.
Mr Marshall said that issues such as parental break ups, family violence, criminal issues and property settlements are all issues that can affect children and young people.
“Our justice system needs to be easily understood and available for everybody,” Mr Marshall said.
“Helping young people understand the legal issues impacting their life can help reduce any stress or anxiety they are feeling at difficult times.”
Mr Marshall said that the Best for Kids website, developed by Legal Aid NSW, has legal information and resources for young people and families on a wide range of legal issues which can impact their lives including family law, care and protection, family violence, criminal law, consumer credit and debt.
“The website includes answers to questions about what happens when parents separate, what is an AVO, what happens at court and the role of an independent children’s lawyer, what happens when children are removed from their parents’ care, and how to deal with debt,” Mr Marshall said.
“Importantly, the website also features videos for parents including on family violence, mediation and property settlements.”
Legal Aid NSW Chief Executive Bill Grant thanked police, the courts and the child actors for their role in developing and producing the videos.
“They have helped make this a fantastic resource, designed to be easily accessible from mobile phones,” Mr Grant said.
“Videos and online animated brochures also explain what children’s lawyers do for a child or young person. These lawyers are usually appointed by the Court to represent a child’s interests in family law cases.”
For more information, please visit the website www.bestforkids.org.au