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Research and Reports
2009

Additional research reports on issues related to families and children can be found on the Research and Statistics Web Site.

The Voice of the Child in Separation/Divorce Mediation and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes: A Literature Review by Rachel Birnbaum
As part of a broader discussion designed to address the participation of children in the separation and/or divorce process, the purpose of this review is to focus on a relatively new and controversial aspect of the family justice system, namely child-inclusive separation, divorce and custody mediation and other child-inclusive separation, divorce and custody alternative dispute resolution approaches. (June 2009)
Summary of Activities for the Child-centred Family Justice Fund 2003-2009 by the Program Development Unit, Family, Children and Youth Section, Department of Justice Canada
This document provides a brief history and context of the Strategy and Fund, including the principles and primary areas of activity, followed by a summary of the funded activities undertaken by the provincial, territorial and non-government organization partners from 2003 to March 31, 2009. (September 2009)