Open to all qualified intermediaries trained by Ministry of Justice, Communicourt, Triangle or The Intermediary Cooperative (TIC) and working within the UK.
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 (up to Sept 2026 a day course costs members £50 and a half day course costs members £25 to attend). 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 and Tribunals/Hearing 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.
- professional indemnity cover at a preferential rate
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
How to apply:
To join us simply complete the online form below.
For further details please see our Membership policy.