Legal Training for Child Protection Professionals
Emergency Placement of Children in Care
Monday 5th May 2025

Emergency Placement of Children in Care
Legal training for child protection professionals
Topics
- Legal Framework for Emergency Placement of Children in Care
- Fair procedures in emergency removals – Section 12 and Section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991
- Interagency co-operation in emergency placement of children
- International comparisons- Ireland and other jurisdictions
- Case examples from practice
Format
- Pre-recorded session will be available as audio on phone or laptop and accessible at any time
- Live workshop in person or online will provide opportunity for interagency discussion and learning from case examples
- All recommended reading and case examples included
Details
CPD hours | 4 hours, online content and live workshop |
Audience | Any professionals working with children and families who want a clearer understanding of the legal framework for emergency protection of children and placement in state care |
Start Date | 5 May 2025, from 9.30am onwards. Live workshop date to be confirmed - can be facilitated online or in person, depending on demand. |
Course Facilitator | Sonya Bruen, Partner MHC LLP and former senior Child Protection Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience in this practice area. Sonya uses case examples from court and social work practice to illustrate key learnings |
Cost | €300 per person Group rates available – €250 per person, for groups of 10 + |
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