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AIDWYC seeks to educate all.
Through its educational initiatives, AIDWYC seeks to inform members of the public, stakeholders in the criminal justice system, and governmental representatives about the causes and costs of wrongful convictions.

In order to reach as many stakeholders as possible, AIDWYC seeks to educate in a number of different forums. Click panel below to view.

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• Engaging and networking with stakeholders on a one-to-one basis;
• Arranging Speaking engagements;
• Publishing and distributing educational resources;
• Participating in conferences and symposia; and
• Engaging with the media.
• See our new Learning FORUM Education Series

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Learing Foum

Lecture Topic:

Preventing Miscarriages of Justice:
Understanding Forensic Pathology

  • Reviewing the role of forensic pathology in the
          criminal justice system

  • Review the basic aspects of scientific methodology
          used by expert witnesses

  • Exploring the pitfalls of forensic medical evidence
          that correlate with miscarriages of justice

  • Reviewing and explaining the forensic aspects
          of R v Mullins Johnson

  • Reviewing the systemic reforms that have occurred
          after the Goudge Inquiry
Register by phone: 416-504-7500 x224
    Register Online now!
Registration fees/details:

$  50 for Students (with valid student ID)
$150 General
$100 for Previous AIDWYC CPD Registrants
$125 for AIDWYC members
$150 for Live Webcast or password to webcast archive
         (available for 48 hours after lecture)

Secure ONLINE Payment
with PayPal or all major credit cards accepted.

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For more info on upcoming events
    call: 416-504-7500

 

 

 

A Lecture Series on
Wrongful Convictions

Date:
Wednesday, June 26th
Time:
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre
20 Toronto Street, Toronto  ON

Taught by:

Dr. Michael Pollanen
Chief Forensic Pathologist for Ontario

Dr. Michael Pollanen (Chief Forensic Pathologist for Ontario)

ACP This program has been accredited by the Law Society for Continuing Professional Development Hours
(0.5 Professionalism hours and eligible for 1.5 Substantive hours)

This Newly Accredited Learning Series, Injustice SPEAKS Learning FORUM, is a Lecture Series on Wrongful Convictions The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted is a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, advocating for, and exonerating individuals convicted of a crime that they did not commit and to preventing such injustices in the future through education and reform.

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This event is presented by The AIDWYC Foundation. The AIDWYC Foundation supports the charitable work of the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted.

Future topics:
Disclosure Issues    Public Inquiries    Racial Bias

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December 8, 2012.

Learing Foum

Inaugural Lecture December 8, 2012:

Advocating Innocence: Issues in Wrongful Convictions and Professionalism

  • Defining a wrongful convictions

  • Identifying wrongful convictions by
         understanding their causes

  • Role of defence counsel and professional
         obligations with regard to confidentiality,
         medical opinions, and disclosure
Registation now closed

$150 General
$125 for AIDWYC members
Secure ONLINE Payment
with PayPal or all major credit cards accepted.

Registration Fee
For more info on upcoming events
    call: 416-504-7500 ext.224

 

 

 

A Lecture Series on
Wrongful Convictions

Date:
Saturday, December 8th
Time:
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location:
Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre
20 Toronto Street, Toronto  ON

Taught by:
James Lockyer Criminal Lawyer,
Lockyer Campbell Posner

Kent Roach Professor of Criminal Law,
University of Toronto

ACP This program has been accredited by the Law Society for Continuing Professional Development Hours
(0.5 Professionalism hours and eligible for 1.0 Substantive hours)

This Newly Accredited Learning Series, Injustice SPEAKS Learning FORUM, is a Lecture Series on Wrongful Convictions The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted is a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, advocating for, and exonerating individuals convicted of a crime that they did not commit and to preventing such injustices in the future through education and reform.

Stay tuned for future topics:
Role of Forensics    Disclosure Issues    Public Inquiries    Racial Bias
     

 
     
     
   
     
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