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More so than in any other form of forensic evaluation, mental health professionals who conduct parenting plan evaluations must have an understanding of the most current evidence in the areas of child development, optimal parenting plans across various populations, behavioral psychology, family violence, and legal issues to inform their opinions. In addition, family law judges and legal professionals require the best available evidence to support their decisions and positions.

Parenting Plan Evaluations has become the go-to source for the most current empirical evidence in the field of child custody disputes. Fully updated in this Second Edition, the volume continues its focus on translating and implementing research associated with the most important topics within the family court. It presents an organized and in-depth analysis of the latest research and offers specific recommendations for applying these findings to the issues in child custody disputes.

Overview:

• Offers specific recommendations for applying research to the parenting plan evaluation process
• Examines which research findings provide valid information and conclusions based on the quality of the research design and methods
• Written in an accessible format for individuals not familiar with research methods
• Provides legal and mental health professionals with evidence-based conclusions regarding each issue discussed
   

New to this Edition:

• Discusses new topics such as dealing with allegations of sexual abuse, children's memory, and how to handle overnight visits with noncustodial parents
• Updated throughout with empirical evidence based on the most current published literature

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Sentencing and Penal Policy in Canada: Cases, Materials, and Commentary, 4th Edition is a current and comprehensive analysis of sentencing laws and principles in Canada. This leading casebook covers all aspects of sentencing law, including judicial methodology, aggravating and mitigating factors, plea discussions, probation, imprisonment, and more.

Features:

• A new chapter on sentencing black offenders, including discussion of systemic factors, judicial notice, Gladue principles, relevant case law, and more.
   
• Coverage of recent amendments to the conditional sentencing and mandatory minimum sentencing regimes.
   
• A revised chapter on the Charter and sentencing to reflect new jurisprudence.
   
• The most recent national sentencing statistics from Statistics Canada.
   
• All new and significant case law and appellate decisions, including:
  • R v Hills, 2023 SCC 2
  • R v Nahanee, 2022 SCC 37
  • R v Sharma, 2022 SCC 39
  • R v Morris, 2021 ONCA 680
  • R v Anderson, 2021 NSCA 62

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The new edition features new essays providing succinct and accessible analyses of legal issues facing Indigenous Peoples:

• Now What? Next Steps for Uprooting the Discovery (April 13, 2023, Kate Gunn)
   
• The Alberta "Sovereignty" Act and Indigenous Jurisdiction (February 2, 2023, Kate Gunn and Cody O'Neil)
   
• Indigenous Hunting Rights and the NRTA: Case Comment on R. v. Green (December 1, 2022, Kate Gunn and Nisha Sikka)
   
• Reconciliation and Aboriginal Title: Case Comment on The Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia
   

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It has been over a decade since the publication of the First Edition of Insurance A Guide to Canadian Construction Insurance Law. That time has seen several significant changes in the construction insurance industry.

The text remains a key risk management tool for participants in the Canadian construction industry as it provides a comprehensive review of the many types of insurance products applicable to Canadian construction projects. It is written in plain language by two leading construction law practitioners with extensive experience in respect of construction insurance and is accessible to all senior construction people.

This resource stresses on individual chapters, analyzing the core insurances critical to any construction project, including:

• Builder's risk policies
• Commercial general liability policies
• Professional liability policies
• Boiler and machinery policies
• Contractor's equipment policies
• Pollution insurance
• Bonds and default insurance

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Diversity and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, 5th Edition provides a firm foundation for criminal justice students and law enforcement to understand cultural and identity issues within the Canadian context. Through examining the concepts of diversity, human rights, and Indigenous issues, students will learn to responsibly manoeuvre through Canada’s evolving social landscape—a necessary skill in law enforcement.

Features

• Discussions on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and issues impacting Indigenous peoples.
• Expanded coverage of 2SLGBTQ+ issues.
• Personal profiles of diverse community and professional leaders.
• New coverage of racialized groups.
• References included to various career fields in law enforcement.
• Updated statistics, court cases, and recent Canadian examples.
• New photos, figures, and tables.
• Key terms, exercises, chapter summaries, and extensive review questions.
• Test bank, PowerPoint slides, and instructor’s guide.

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