Quebec expanding program designed to support children who testify in court
Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says expanding a program to help prepare children to testify in court will help them feel empowered and confident, and improve their experience within the justice system.
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Posted: Mar 10, 2021 12:50 PM ET | Last Updated: March 10
Simon Jolin-Barrette says testifying in court is difficult for many, but is particularly daunting for children. The government is creating a program to help them get through it. (Sylvain Roy Roussel/Radio-Canada)
A program to help children and other vulnerable witnesses feel more confident when testifying during criminal cases will soon be available provincewide.