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NCLER Presents: Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults Part Two: Representing Clients with a Range of Decisional Capabilities
April 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
This program is hosted by NCLER. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there ([email protected]). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
Free Webinar
The second webinar in the Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults training series will explore how legal aid advocates may represent older individuals experiencing legal issues that threaten their autonomy, even when their decisional abilities may be questioned by some. This training will explore the ethical considerations involved in outreach and referrals, and the elements of such attorney client relationships, including duty of loyalty to the client, determining client goals for representation and the elements of legal capacity.
Individuals with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, are frequently met with barriers to request services for themselves. Ensuring that they are not turned away at the intake stage is an important step to make sure that older adults have access to representation in legal matters and court proceedings, particularly in matters that have a significant impact on their lives.
1 CLE – MH and MH Appeals
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