Online help: Do you think technology can replace peer-to-peer counselling?
- November 19, 2009 1:16 PM |
- By POV
A new website funded by the Alberta government aims to help abused children prepare for the ordeal of testifying in court.
The Child Witness Court Preparation site can be accessed by children from all over the world and takes them through what they can expect with the help of interactive games, audio recordings and a video tour of a courtroom.
Lynn Barry, a former social worker and the founder of the Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse, said her group received so many requests to work with children scheduled for court that it was impossible to meet the demand.
"Then an epiphany happened," Barry said from Calgary. "We realized through an interactive website we could make our services available to children at no cost. Kids these days are text-based and internet savvy."
The website gives tips to help kids stay calm, such as deep breathing or focusing on a point on a courtroom wall.
Do you think the Child Witness Court Preparation site is a good idea? Does it replace actual people dealing with abused children?
Can technology replace peer-to-peer counselling in general?
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