Attorney General Rob Hulls, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, Collingwood – Collingwood’s Neighbourhood Justice Centre opened in February 2007. The first of its kind in Australia, the NJC brings together a multi-jurisdictional court …

 

Therapy dog helps St. Albert students

Filed under: alcohol counselling

… therapy, has been a growing area of research in recent years. Animals have become increasingly used in medicine for rehabilitation and pain management, in counselling and therapies for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and autism.
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Park given suspended sentence

Filed under: alcohol counselling

Besides the suspended sentence, Park is to refrain from taking alcohol or uncontrolled substances, and to attend any counselling that is recommended by her probation officer. We encourage an open exchange of ideas on this story's topic, but we ask you …
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Legislation published to place 'duty' on Child and Family Agency to provide …

Filed under: alcohol counselling

One man began to abuse alcohol and drugs at 16 and lived in two different foster homes up until the age of 18. His social worker tried to get him to engage with different services and he was offered drug treatment but declined He was offered aftercare …
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Man avoids jail over bashing

Filed under: alcohol counselling

"You've completed all aspects of the order," Judge Eaton said, noting Bignell's progress with employment and accommodation. Bignell was handed 12 months jail suspended for 18 months with the condition that he undergo drug and alcohol counselling.
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