This course will explore issues of interpreting between two languages and how to effectively work with interpreters and vulnerable people who use/are exposed to a different language.

Course dates and times:

9th December, 10am - 1pm
Registration - 9.45am

Course aims / objectives:

1. To give intermediaries a better understanding of the issues involved when working between two languages/cultures.
2. To provide intermediaries with an understanding of the role(s) interpreters have when working and how to work with them as a ‘resource’.
3. To provide intermediaries with information and strategies on how to facilitate effective communication between vulnerable people (who may use/be exposed to a different language), and the legal system.

Course content:

By the end of the course participants will have learnt:

- The issues of interpreting between two languages.

- How to effectively work with interpreters and vulnerable people who use/are exposed to a different language to enable:

• An effective intermediary assessment
• An improvement of the quality of evidence at ABE
• Ability to provide best evidence at court

Course method:

The workshop is run in the form of a small group training. The presenters will present information and will invite high levels of participation and sharing of knowledge and ideas.  Prepared slides / handouts guide the process rather than impart information.

The following materials are provided:

• Timetable
• Power point presentations
• Guidance for further reading - Bibliography