Open to all qualified intermediaries trained by Ministry of Justice, Communicourt, Triangle or The Intermediary Cooperative (TIC) and working within the UK.
We offer a reduced rate for newly qualified intermediaries who have obtained their qualification within the past 12 months. For more details, please refer to the newly qualified policy. This membership option can be selected during the joining process.
As a valued IfJ member you will receive the following benefits:
- access to IfJ's CPD programme, which aims to offer 1-2 CPD events a month. IfJ heavily subsidises the CPD programme (a day course costs members £50 and a half day course costs £25). All CPD Courses are listed in IfJ events here.
- access to IfJ’s online Member Only Resources with a growing library of articles, practical resources, research and references
- access to 8 online WhatsApp discussion groups, for support and discussion on current topics, plus IfJ's Newsfeed WhatsApp group
- access to IfJ’s referral system for Witness, Suspect and Defendant, Family Court, Tribunals/Hearings and Fitness to Practise cases: if you are an HMCTS approved service provider
- free attendance online or in person at IfJ's Annual Conference and AGM
- monthly IfJ email newsletter on intermediary related topics and IfJ developments
- free monthly Drop in Zoom Sessions giving you the opportunity to discuss an issue/case with intermediary colleagues for peer support within a safe setting.
- CPD Special Interest Group (SIG) Zoom meetings - Child Assessment and Mental Health SIGs both run 3 times per year, (a minimal £4 fee)
- a free Widgit Online Account for creating visual, communication and learning supports in your web browser using over 20,000 Widgit Symbols and 100s of easy-to-use templates
- discounted professional indemnity cover through Howden Insurance
Your membership fees support IfJ in:
- running successful campaigns to raise awarenes
- providing training on the role of an Intermediary, to organisations within the justice system.
- further development of resources to improve awareness raising within the public
- contributing to justice system planning and development, by attendance at meetings.
- participating in forums, discussion groups and strategic development meetings
- conducting research which is relevant to the work of intermediaries.
- the planning and development of IfJ's annual conference, with free attendance to members
Annual cost:
£80
Newly qualified reduced rate: £40
How to apply:
To join us simply complete the online form below to set up an account and activate your membership.
For further details please see our Membership policy.