Why is this workshop worth attending?  

This course provides a practical based learning environment and is designed to provide the tools needed to develop professional relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries when working with clients in justice system. Ethical conduct is incredibly important when working with a vulnerable client group, and understanding the risks and skills required is vital.  

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Who provides this training? 

This training is a partnership between the Onesimus Foundation and Katherine Ibbott, a criminologist who has worked in the justice sector for almost 20 years. The workshop was developed 16 years ago and has been a popular event for workers from various organisations who work with justice involved people. 

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What is covered? 

This workshop covers the following: 

• Definitions, research, codes of practice 

• Moral codes 

• Risk factors for boundary breaches 

• Recognising boundary breaches and dealing with them 

• The relationship scale 

• Skills toolkit and go-to lines 

• Strategies to set your boundaries  
    

Who is this workshop for? 

This 5-hour workshop is for anyone who works, or intends to work, with people who commit offences. This includes volunteers, students, non-government and government organisations. 

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What cost is involved? 

There is no cost involved to attend the workshop. A light lunch and refreshments are provided. 

How do you register? 

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Join the mailing list to be notified of upcoming workshops: training@onesimus.org.au. 

 

Need more information? 

Please contact Workshop Facilitator Katherine Ibbott: Katherine.ibbott@dpac.tas.gov.au   

 

 

Download an information sheet 

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