“This book is a good idea...What I like is there will be one idea every day – and only one. Your mind will not get jumbled. Think on what you read.... Some ideas you will like. Others may not work for you. With advocacy, this is always the way. But the point is to try things out – one day at a time.” Iain Morley QC, author of The Devil's Advocate, from the Foreword to 365 Daily Advocacy Tips 365 Daily Advocacy Tips is packed with pithy, serious, amusing, and thought-provoking tips for each day of the year, from a refreshingly diverse range of sources. Providing a fascinating insight into the principles of good advocacy, it also contains essential knowledge of related topics such as how people make decisions, indicators of credibility and the 'rules' of argument and rhetoric. Unlike most texts on advocacy 365 Daily Advocacy Tips provides an insight to psychology and how to break down the rules of argument and rhetoric. It also covers acronyms to help remember techniques, useful quotes from history and literature that can be used in cases and references to other texts both legal and non-legal. Lengthy and studious volumes of advocacy have their place, but sometimes just one morsel of advice is needed to change an entire day's work. This calendar of tips and tales from the world of advocacy will prove an able companion for every advocate serious about continuous and incremental improvement in their knowledge, skill and practice.

365 Advocacy Tips provides advocates across all legal fields with useful and effective practical tips on advocacy skills as they have developed over the years, including the impact of psychology, to ensure that it is of relevance to current practice. 365 Advocacy Tips is a text that all advocates, from beginner to experienced, can benefit from whether in civil, criminal or other proceedings. It is non-jurisdiction specific and relevant to advocates all over the world. The content includes a range of helpful quotes, points from psychology and also best practice points. This text includes brief snippets of useful information that provide a wide range of interesting pointers and hints. Unlike most texts on advocacy 365 Advocacy Tips provides an insight to psychology and how to break down the rules of argument and rhetoric. It also covers acronyms to help remember techniques, useful quotes from history and literature that can be used in cases and references to other texts both legal and non-legal. Examples of some of the tips that are included in this title are as follows * When questioning always remember to KISS: Keep it Short and Simple * In Cross-Examination aim to TELL the witness the answer you want rather than ASK for a response e.g. "You were at home, correct?" not "Were you at home?" * Never forget that correlation does not equal causation * Don't read out the entirety of your argument nor seek to memorise the totality of what you wish to convey. Instead a common helpful approach is to remember the introduction and the last paragraph. "Begin with the end in mind" is a useful concept to focus upon. * How an advocate dresses and presents themselves can be incredibly important. As one Judge puts it, "The burden of proof is on the advocate in the polyester suit". Sales and Marketing Highlights * Unique approach provides practical tips in an accessible format * Includes insight into relevant and related areas such as psychology * Excellent value for money * Non-jurisdictional approach gives world-wide appeal Author Biography Leslie Cuthbert, a part-time consultant and solicitor advocate for McCormacks Law, has a wealth of experience and carries out occasional freelance criminal defence work. The roles that Leslie currently undertakes include that of Part-Time Road User Charing Adjudicator, Consultant for Bond Solon Training, Consultant for Central Law Training, Tribunal Judge of the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health), Managing Director of Independent Investigative Interviewing Limited, Independent Companies House Adjudicator, Independent Member of the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Committee for North East Essex Magistrates Courts, Crown Court Recorder for the South Eastern Circuit, Counsel for the International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), Panel Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Conduct and Competence Committee, Appeals Officer for Community Interest Companies, Tribunal Judge of the First Tier Tribunal (Special Education Needs and Disability) and Visiting Professional Fellow in Criminal Investigation at University of Derby.

The purpose of this book is to explain that the art of advocacy and persuasion, when tied to the “ many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:3) of the factual resurrection of Jesus Christ, is deeply Biblical and is best seen as “ logic supplemented” and not “ logic supplanted.” With examples, both good and bad, from our profession, the reader will learn how to “ think like a lawyer” when engaged in “ giving a reason for the hope that is within” them.We have all heard it said of someone: “ He thinks like a lawyer.” In spite of the generally negative public image of lawyers in our day, this characterization is usually a high compliment: It suggests clarity and precision of thought, coupled with a particular persuasive ability not shared by those outside the legal profession. In this book, we shall examine the reasoning process in general, together with those special styles of reasoning and presentation that lawyers and judges employ professionally to get to the truth in the best of cases. This book combines the “ is” and the “ ought” : we wish to offer a clear description of legal reasoning and also provide some normative guidelines to assist in the improvement of your reasoning faculties.

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW Discover first-hand insights into the experience of acting as a psychologist expert witness In Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses, a team of distinguished psychologists delivers an insightful and practical collection of case studies exploring the role of mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses in regulatory, judicial, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Each chapter is authored by an expert in their field, covering situations ranging from the assessment of people involved in criminal and family law proceedings and Parole Board hearings to the assessment of a civil litigant’s experience of historical trauma resulting from the alleged negligence of the local authority. Each case follows the involvement of the practitioner from initial retainer to the process of giving evidence in court or in a court-like proceeding. The book also offers valuable judicial and legal perspectives on the roles played by mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses, as well as discussion of the cross examination of persons giving psychological evidence. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the use of psychologists as expert witnesses Comprehensive explorations of clinical forensic expert witness case studies Practical discussions of medicolegal expert witness case studies Fulsome treatments of judicial and legal perspectives on the roles, uses, and limits of psychological evidence and the use of psychologist experts in military court martials Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of law and psychology, Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses will also benefit qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, policymakers and legislators, social workers, and members of the judiciary.

Caregiving is hard enough and now we want to throw in traveling together?! Or arranging for a respite? Don't caregivers have enough to do?! Yes we do but traveling or taking a respite is something all five authors have done while caregiving. Oh, it is not easy (understatement alert!). We understand how scary and overwhelming it is - we felt that too. All of us. A lot. It is not easy to overcome those worries and fears but it is definitely worth it. We have been there and want to help you overcome any fear you have about traveling with your loved one or arranging for a caregiving break. We also know that it is truly difficult to leave and sometimes downright impossible. Because of that, we have included tips for your mental and physical well-being while staying at home. Whatever you choose to do, know there are others on this caregiving journey with you and we are here to help. We are in this together! Connect with us at www.365CaregivingTips.com

Compilation of short tips and strategies contributed through the ADHD Awareness Book Project, by ADHD experts, coaches, and professionals who work with ADHD clients or people who have had experience with ADHD.

You want to make a difference in the world, but don't know where to begin. Now you can. Here is just the guide to lots of exciting ways that are more personal and fun than merely writing a check. For every day of the year, 365 Ways to Change the World is packed with information and ideas that don't take a lot of special skills to put into action, but will achieve something positive: Observe a "Buy Nothing Day" Plant a "peace pole" Sew a panel for an AIDS memorial quilt Collect rainwater to water your plants The suggestions cover twelve important areas in which you can influence change, including in your local community, as a consumer, making a cultural contribution, and addressing problems such as the environment, health, and human rights. You can go through the book day by day or use the index to flip to the issues that concern you most; to help you take action, a complementary website links straight to many of the sources listed in the book. Great to give as well as to keep, this is an inspiring, practical resource for making the world a better place -- one day at a time.