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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 (PDF Version (294KB)) 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)