Publications

Shelina enjoys writing and is pleased to offer her services as a writer. Two examples of her writing include:

Commencing Proceedings in Provincial Court and Appeals from Provincial Court, British Columbia Family Practice Manual. (2001, 2002, 2003) Contributing Editor

Enforcement of Orders, British Columbia Family Practice Manual. (1999, 2000) Contributing Editor

Women of Colour in the Legal Profession, Facing the Familiar Barriers of Race and Sex, Canadian Journal of Women and the Law. (1992) 5:1 page 148; [Reprinted in Women, Law and Social Change, 3rd Edition. (1998). Course Reader: Carlton University; and Gender in the Courts and Legal Profession. (2002). Course Reader: Simon Fraser University.]

Training

Shelina teaches and presents on a variety of subjects related to mediation and the law. Please contact her to discuss your training needs.

Below are two examples of university accredited courses she can offer:

Law and Social Services – An introduction to law and a critical analysis of social service-related legislation – delivered at the University College of the Fraser Valley

This skills-based course focuses on both the development and the demonstration of skills that are part of statutory social service functions in child welfare, probation and youth work, parole, family court counselling, and mental health. Students learn and demonstrate skills related to the various mandates that govern their work as professionals in the social services. The course involves experiential learning related to dispute resolution, advocacy, and legal skills such as investigation, evidence giving, and report writing. Fundamental to practising these skills is an understanding of empowerment, partnership, working across differences, and individual and systemic change. The course utilizes a critical perspective and promotes an understanding of the strengths and limitations of these skills in social service fields.

Legal Skills for Social Service Professionals – A skills-based course focusing on the development of skills such as investigating, report writing, evidence giving, and advocacy for social service professionals – delivered at the University College of the Fraser Valley

This course utilizes a critical analysis to introduce students to law and related social policies relevant to child and youth care and social work practitioners. Students examines law as an expression of social policy in areas such as child welfare, domestic violence, mental health, family law, young offenders, social assistance, and human rights, particularly as they affect vulnerable and marginalized populations. The course addresses statutory frameworks, with an emphasis on the role of law, the structure of courts, professional codes of ethics, and legal accountability and liability.