ONLINE MEETING: Age and Ageism in Judges Assessments of Witnesses
This meeting is being hosted by the Elder Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Helene Love, The Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University |
| Time: |
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:15pm - 5:15pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Synopsis
As Canada's population ages, an area of concern is systemic societal prejudice and discrimination against older adults, known as "ageism." In this talk, Helene Love, The Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University, discusses the results of a study where she analyzed nearly 900 civil judgments where judges assess witnesses to see if older age relates to judges' assessments of general credibility, sincerity, reliability or to the weight given to witness statements.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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