May 7, 2009
Course Prepares Court Personnel for Testimony
A Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course designed to help domestic relations court personnel manage the stress that accompanies testifying in court, will be offered for the first time today.
The workshop will examine common problems faced on the witness stand, what expert witnesses can expect on the stand, tips to reduce anxiety and specific methods to deal with aggressive cross-examinations.
Kristopher Steele, Education Program Manager, said this is the first course specifically designed for domestic relations court personnel. “We heard from domestic relations court personnel and judges from across the state about a need for more training in this area. We hope to achieve the overarching goal of better-prepared and more-relaxed first-time witnesses.”
The two-day training will also include a discussion with a panel of judges about what they look for in those delivering testimony. Participants will put the techniques they’ve learned to use in deflecting and mastering cross-examination challenges to their experience, to their thoroughness, to their competency and to their impartiality. Court personnel will also learn about nonverbal behaviors and communication (gestures, voice and posture).
View a complete listing of the most up-to-date Judicial College course calendar with dates and locations for courses available in 2009. Created in 1976 and governed by Gov. Jud. R. V, the Judicial College was established to provide educational programs and activities for Ohio judges. In 1988, the program was expanded to include court referees and magistrates, and in 1990 the college began to provide programs for non-judicial court personnel throughout the state.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow at 614.387.9250.
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