Family sociologist Jacqueline Burgoyne famously asked “Why Courts At All?” in her 1987 co-authored book on the role of the courts and other social institutions in family separation.

Although there is clearly a role for both family and criminal courts when historical family violence is a demonstrable issue of concern, Burgoyne’s question remains unanswered.

Edward Kruk, emeritus professor of social work at the University of British Columbia will address that question in a talk hosted by Shared Parenting Scotland.

The talk will take place on Thursday 24th August from 7-9pm at 10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AA. Places can be booked here.