The Best Practice Guidelines have been developed for:
- family report writers
- lawyers
- conference chairs and primary dispute resolution practitioners
- child representatives and independent children’s lawyers
- client information officers
The Best Practice Guidelines are intended to inform Legal Aid Queensland practitioners, and preferred suppliers, in their work with clients who have been affected by domestic or family
violence.
Format
The Best Practice Guidelines are formatted using the following terms:
| Principle |
A broad best practice statement. |
| Guidelines |
Clarifies and explains more specifically what is meant by the principle. |
| Practice points |
Gives general tips for the guidelines — serve as examples, suggestions, recommendations and reminders of issues to consider. |
| Refer |
A reference to any specific legislation. |
| Note |
Provides guidance for a specific professional group. |