Section 2 of this manual has addressed the essential knowledge required by professionals in relation to ensuring access to justice for children with mental disabilities. This section focuses on the core skills required by professionals to respect, protect and promote equality of access to justice for children with mental disabilities.

• Developing Positive, Non-Prejudicial Attitudes Concerning the Rights of Children with Mental Disabilities
• The ability to identify and remove barriers
• The Ability to Communicate With, and to Facilitate the Communication of, Children with Mental Disabilities
• The ability to build trust and rapport with children with mental disabilities
• The ability to offer flexibility and innovation in proceedings
• The Ability to Work in Multi-disciplinary teams
• Training courses