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[Alison J Stevens]

Maypole Women E news

Proposed changes to Family Law  The Children and Families Bill was announced in the Queen’s speech this month. According to the Ministry of Justice, the Bill will aim to: ‘make it easier for (separating) parents to share their caring responsibilities’ encourage parents to ‘work together to reach agreements about their child’s care’ ‘set out that, where it is safe and in the best interests of the child, both parents should be involved with their child’s upbringing as fully as possible’. The Ministry of Justice will announce a consultation on legislative change soon. In Australia, an emphasis in law on shared care has proved to be harmful to women and children. In Australia, new legislation will be introduced on 7th June 2012 to give priority to a child’s safety in determining what is in the best interests of the child, and to broaden the definition of ‘family violence’ and ‘abuse’. Maypole works to promote safety in UK family law. Watch out for how you can contribute to the UK consultation via our newsletter and social media.

Free workshops! we are delighted with funding from Vodaphone World of Difference we now have workshops available for women experiencing separation and divorce, and for professionals who work with families affected by family breakdown. Free workshops for women: explore issues affecting you and your children through separation and divorce meet other women in the process of separation and divorce a mutually supportive small group environment with a qualified Counsellor Dates: 31st  May 7th June   Time: 10am -11.30am Location: Newcastle- Under- Lyme Staffs For more information, or to book a place, contact Jennifer at [e-mail] Workshops for professionals working with women through separation and divorce Key Objectives: To explore: the issues affecting women and their families before during and after separation and divorce. social constructions of women and motherhood the impact of coercive control restorative approaches to working with women within your sector. Dates: (attend one) 31st May 7th June 14th June Time: 1-5pm Venue: Newcastle- Under- Lyme- Staffs, ST5 6DS Audience: Counsellors Mediators, Advocacy, Nursing, Legal, IAPT & Social Services, Civil servants Cost: £35.00 (including refreshments)   For more information, or to book a place, contact Jennifer at [e-mail]  Maypole Information leaflets Apologies that our information leaflets are not currently available via our web site due to on going technical difficulties, but they can be ordered by contacting us directly. We hope to resolve the problem soon.