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SUMMARY:MHLD Regional Coordinator Training: DISCUSSION ON THE P.R. DECISION AND THE MEDICAL RECORDS EXCEPTION TO THE HEARSAY RULE
DESCRIPTION:Barnstable\, Plymouth\, and Bristol Counties Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Via Zoom January 27\, 2023 (10AM to 12PM)  \nPlease note that this session is limited to 30 participants from Barnstable\, Plymouth\, and Bristol County.  Will open to all counties if space is available. \n2 MH and MH Appellate CLE Credits \nTWO HOUR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE P.R. DECISION AND THE MEDICAL RECORDS EXCEPTION TO THE HEARSAY RULE \nHOUR ONE \nAttorneys Joan LeGraw and Mike O’Brien will give a presentation on the P.R. decision\, its history\, and the impact on permissible expert testimony. The second part of the presentation will review the medical records exception to the rule against hearsay .  We will review the Bouchie decision and its progeny and discuss how the caselaw provides a roadmap for counsel to analyze the admissibility of medical records.  Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for audience questions or comments. We will take a five-minute break before the start of the second hour. \nHOUR TWO  \nIn the second hour we will have an open discussion about: \n\nThe various methods utilized by petitioner’s counsel to get their expert to testify to hearsay evidence when the records are not in evidence.\nNecessary pre-trial discussions with petitioner’s counsel.\nWhat it means to “open the door” on cross-examination and how to avoid it.\nThe importance of objections and preserving the record.\nThe “Pellegrini “and other court practices/methods regarding the admission of medical records.\n\nThe audience should be prepared to actively participate in this discussion by contributing examples from their practice including questions/concerns about what is occurring in their cases. \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-CrrTgsH9JmwArWRmhxCFU3TL1PbPd3 \n If you sign up and later discover that you cannot attend\, please let us know so we can admit someone off the wait list. Please contact Mike or Joan with questions. \n Joan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com or \nMike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-regional-coordinator-training-discussion-on-the-p-r-decision-and-the-medical-records-exception-to-the-hearsay-rule/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221102T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221102T180000
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SUMMARY:Social Law Library: All Four Days Evidence - Learn What the Judges Learn
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there msaporito@socialaw.com. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nSocial Law Library Program: All Four Days Evidence – Learn What The Judges Learn \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 and November 2\, 2022 \n4pm to 6 pm \n2 CLE FOR EACH SESSION (MHLD\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, ARSCU) \nfor Registration and more details click link below \nhttps://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/10/12/default-calendar/all-4-days-evidence-2022—learn-what-the-judges-learn—programs-only
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-all-four-days-evidence-learn-what-the-judges-learn-4/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T160000
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SUMMARY:Social Law Library: All Four Days Evidence - Learn What the Judges Learn
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there msaporito@socialaw.com. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nSocial Law Library Program: All Four Days Evidence – Learn What The Judges Learn \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 and November 2\, 2022 \n4pm to 6 pm \n2 CLE FOR EACH SESSION (MHLD\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, ARSCU) \nfor Registration and more details click link below \nhttps://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/10/12/default-calendar/all-4-days-evidence-2022—learn-what-the-judges-learn—programs-only
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-all-four-days-evidence-learn-what-the-judges-learn-3/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T065915
CREATED:20230729T221145Z
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SUMMARY:Social Law Library: All Four Days Evidence - Learn What the Judges Learn
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there msaporito@socialaw.com. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nSocial Law Library Program: All Four Days Evidence – Learn What The Judges Learn \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 and November 2\, 2022 \n4pm to 6 pm \n2 CLE FOR EACH SESSION (MHLD\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, ARSCU) \nfor Registration and more details click link below \nhttps://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/10/12/default-calendar/all-4-days-evidence-2022—learn-what-the-judges-learn—programs-only
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-all-four-days-evidence-learn-what-the-judges-learn-2/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T180000
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SUMMARY:Social Law Library: All Four Days Evidence - Learn What the Judges Learn
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there msaporito@socialaw.com. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nSocial Law Library Program: All Four Days Evidence – Learn What The Judges Learn \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 and November 2\, 2022 \n4pm to 6 pm \n2 CLE FOR EACH SESSION (MHLD\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, ARSCU) \nfor Registration and more details click link below \nhttps://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/10/12/default-calendar/all-4-days-evidence-2022—learn-what-the-judges-learn—programs-only
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-all-four-days-evidence-learn-what-the-judges-learn/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T161500
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UID:10000614-1663858800-1663863300@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NCLER: Strengthening Rights and Ensuring Accountability in Guardianship Systems and Practices: Part One
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by NCLER. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there ncler@acl.hhs.gov. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues. \nFree Webcast: Strengthening Rights and Ensuring Accountability in Guardianship Systems and Practices: Part One\nWhen: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022\, at 3:00-4:15 pm \nImprovements to state court adult guardianship systems can include the promotion of less restrictive options\, strengthening rights\, and ensuring accountability. Making significant changes in practice and systems requires the commitment of many parties\, including courts and the legal\, aging\, and disability communities. \nCLICK TO REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/ncler-strengthening-rights-and-ensuring-accountability-in-guardianship-systems-and-practices-part-one/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T153000
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SUMMARY:National Empowerment Center NEC sponsored Webinar: "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by National Empowerment Center. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (800-769-3728 or https://power2u.org/contact/). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nThis program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the CPCS Mental Health Panel \nFREE WEBINAR: \nDO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? \nJuly 28th \n2:00 PM TO 3:30 PM \nThis is a presentation on the Hearing Voices Movement.  Topics covered will be the history\, philosophy\, and worldview of the Hearing Voices Network (HVN) and taking charge of your wellness and intentionality. \n\n Participants will learn about the history of the Hearing Voices Network\nParticipants will learn about the values of the Hearing Voices Network\nParticipants will learn coping strategies for how to deal with distressing voices\, including the value of hearing voices groups\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/national-empowerment-center-nec-sponsored-webinar-do-you-hear-what-i-hear/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220701T150000
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CREATED:20230729T215046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T215046Z
UID:10000520-1656597600-1656687600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health America: Integrating Faith & Spirituality Into Trauma Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Mental Health America. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues. \n“Integrating Faith & Spirituality into Trauma Recovery\,” a SAMHSA-sponsored two-part series webinar presented by Mental Health America\, will take place Wednesday\, June 29\, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET (Part One) and Thursday\, June 30\, from 2-3 p.m. ET (Part Two). \nThis program qualifies for 1.5 MH CLE for attendance at Part one and 1 MH CLE for attendance at Part two.  (2.5 MH CLE for attendance at both days/parts) \nfor Registration and Program information use link below.  Registration link for part two will be made available during part one. \nhttps://mhanational.org/events/integrating-faith-spirituality-trauma-recovery?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c6dfa608-07e1-4e99-9379-68fb216d6cc5&sl_gr=grp_annualconference
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mental-health-america-integrating-faith-spirituality-into-trauma-recovery-2/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T153000
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UID:10000519-1656511200-1656516600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health America: Integrating Faith & Spirituality Into Trauma Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Mental Health America. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues. \n“Integrating Faith & Spirituality into Trauma Recovery\,” a SAMHSA-sponsored two-part series webinar presented by Mental Health America\, will take place Wednesday\, June 29\, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET (Part One) and Thursday\, June 30\, from 2-3 p.m. ET (Part Two). \nThis program qualifies for 1.5 MH CLE for attendance at Part one and 1 MH CLE for attendance at Part two.  (2.5 MH CLE for attendance at both days/parts) \nfor Registration and Program information use link below.  Registration link for part two will be made available during part one. \nhttps://mhanational.org/events/integrating-faith-spirituality-trauma-recovery?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c6dfa608-07e1-4e99-9379-68fb216d6cc5&sl_gr=grp_annualconference
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mental-health-america-integrating-faith-spirituality-into-trauma-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T150000
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UID:10000513-1656507600-1656514800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Conservatorship Training
DESCRIPTION:June 29th @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nVia Zoom – 2 MH CLE credits \nHave you been assigned to a conservatorship case and wondered where to start your representation? \nThis training will familiarize participants with the conservatorship provisions of the MUPC\, so that participants will recognize the issues in dispute and determine how to have the client’s disputed capacities evaluated. \nTopics: Conservatorship Basics\, and Issues to Watch for in Representing Conservatorship Clients \nCPCS Mental Health Litigation Division Regional Coordinators: Laura Sanford and Deborah Hill Stevens are your hosts. \nThis two-hour program on Zoom includes a video recorded presentation on conservatorship basics by Deborah Hill Stevens and a live in-depth presentation on issues to watch for when representing conservatorship clients by Joblin Younger Esq.  Participants will then discuss/solve hypothetical scenarios taken from our cases to develop a more thorough understanding of conservatorship issues. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwud-iurD8oGtTne_Sf09x4FAzn2_MD67lu \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nQuestions: Laura Sanford email: sanfo235@aol.com or 617 620-8716
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/conservatorship-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T123000
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UID:10000507-1655811000-1655814600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Discussion of Role of CPCS Counsel in Probate Court Rogers Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Barnstable\, Plymouth and Bristol Counties\, Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Sessions\nVia Zoom June 21\, 2022 \nDiscussion of Role of CPCS Counsel in Probate Court Rogers Reviews  \n11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (One MH CLE) \n (Unlimited participants)  \nBristol County Regional Coordinator Michael O’Brien will review the role of assigned counsel at periodic reviews of “Rogers” medication treatment orders. The program will begin with a brief history of the current law that all substituted judgment orders must be reviewed at least annually. The applicable provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code will be reviewed. Topics will include the steps assigned counsel should take regarding lapsed orders\, changed circumstances that may affect the client’s capacity\, insufficient completion of required documents\, and the potential need for an independent medical examiner. Time permitting\, attendees will be asked to share their practical tips in dealing with these issues. \nAfter the session participants will: \n\nBe familiar with all provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code regarding the periodic review of substituted judgment orders.\n\n  \n\nBe familiar with all steps required of counsel assigned to clients for purposes of Rogers Reviews.\n\n  \n\nSteps to be taken when Petitioner has not followed the provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code governing the review of substituted judgment orders.\n\n  \n\nKnow what steps to take to investigate a client’s purported need for a renewed or modified Rogers’ order.\n\n  \n\nKnow what steps to take to challenge petitioner’s request for a renewed or modified Rogers’ order.\n\n  \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcOutqj8jG9LxfZkhRDoA1VNv8s2jn9mx \n  \nFor questions\, please contact: \nJoan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com \nMike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/discussion-of-role-of-cpcs-counsel-in-probate-court-rogers-reviews/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T065915
CREATED:20230729T214845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T214845Z
UID:10000508-1655805600-1655809200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Facilitated Discussion on How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors on the Part of Clients and Petitioner’s Counsel
DESCRIPTION:Barnstable\, Plymouth and Bristol Counties\, Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Sessions\nVia Zoom June 21\, 2022 \nFacilitated Discussion on How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors on the Part of Clients and Petitioner’s Counsel: 10 AM to 11AM \n(One Hour) \n(Limited to 25 participants) \n Regional Coordinator’s Michael O’Brien (Bristol County) and Joan Legraw (Barnstable and Plymouth Counties) will facilitate a group discussion of several challenging behaviors on the part of clients and/or opposing counsel often encountered in commitment and guardianship cases. In small breakout groups\, participants will discuss several hypothetical fact patterns\, including client decisional ambivalence and/or resistance to advice\, the role of standby counsel\, and the failure of Petitioner to file appropriate pleadings in DNR and Rogers cases. All participants will then rejoin the main session to present the opinions and solutions of their group. \nAfter the session participants will: \n\nBe better able to respond productively to several challenging client behaviors often encountered in commitment and guardianship cases.\n\n  \n\nUnderstand how to respond to requests from Petitioner’s counsel’s and pro-se petitioner’s request for assistance in filing required pleadings.\n\n  \n\nBe familiar as to when they may need to withdraw from a case\, and how to do so while respecting the client’s right to confidentiality and the court’s potential expectation that counsel remain as “stand-by counsel.”\n\n  \n\nBe advantaged by practical advice from session participants on how to deal with specific challenging behaviors on the part of clients and Petitioner’s counsel (and/or pro-se petitioners).\n\n  \nPlease note that this session is limited to (25) twenty-five participants. \nRegistration Link:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-CuqDwtGtD5nARl7G4ogVvPn7PKdWzM \n For questions\, please contact:  \n Joan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com \n Mike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/facilitated-discussion-on-how-to-deal-with-challenging-behaviors-on-the-part-of-clients-and-petitioners-counsel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T150000
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SUMMARY:“Cause of Death\, Unknown” (A documentary film about antipsychotic medication)
DESCRIPTION:“Cause of Death\, Unknown” (A documentary film about antipsychotic medication)\nA CPCS MHLD-Approved Two-Credit Hours CLE Program \nSponsored by Kerry Kotar and Norman J. Sherman\, CPCS Mental Health\nRegional Coordinators \nDate of CLE: Thursday\, June 16\, 2022 \nTime: 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: On Zoom—Link to be provided upon registration \nPROGRAM\nApprox 1.5 hour film plus half-hour discussion\nTopic: Investigating the Pharma-Medical Industry Development-Use of\nAntipsychotic Medication \n“After her sister died suddenly and unexpectedly while being treated with prescription\nantipsychotics\, director Anniken Hoel begins a global investigation into the crimes of\nthe pharmaceutical industry\, the unheralded growth of psychiatric diagnoses and\nmedication\, and the corruption of the government regulatory agencies that have\nfailed\, repeatedly\, to protect us. Made over a ten-year period\, the film is\nsimultaneously personal and investigative as it follows Anniken as she seeks answers\nregarding not only the death of her sister\, but of the tens of thousands worldwide\nwho have also met a similar fate. Deaths and damages that until now have been all\nbut ignored. Beginning in a small town in Norway\, and journeying through\nScandinavia\, the EU and the US\, the chilling documentary-thriller CAUSE OF DEATH:\nUNKNOWN exposes the inner workings and motivations of a powerful industry that\ncontinually puts profits before people\, and has been far too influential in defining\nwho is normal and who is “ill.” \nAttribution:\nhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt6151226/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl) \nCome prepared to engage in a thoughtful discussion about the film. We look\nforward to talking about:\n— the interaction (and\, perhaps\, collaboration) between pharmaceutical\nindustry’s intense interest in developing psychoactive medications and\nsubsequent growth of mental illness diagnoses during the past 30+ years \n— how government regulatory agencies were involved (and\, perhaps\, complicit)\nin the pharm-medical industry evolution of psychoactive medication and mental\nillness diagnosis \n— the legal and social implications of these parallel actions by the\npharmaceutical and medical industries \n— the assertion that state laws and medical practice surrounding mental illness\nand treatment thereof is directly and indirectly influenced by the pharmaceutical\nindustry; and \n— how Respondent’s counsel and their experts may address these issues in our\ncivil commitment and guardianship cases \nTO REGISTER please copy and paste the following link into your web browser and press “enter” on your keyboard: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdu6hpzIiHdUl5J5VcEpzXCzkyNIDr-r5  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the seminar on June 16\, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. \n  \nThank you for your interest in this program.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cause-of-death-unknown-a-documentary-film-about-antipsychotic-medication/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T065915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T214845Z
UID:10000509-1655136000-1655143200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: Protecting Your Client's Constitutional Rights:
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (msaporito@socialaw.com)  This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nProtecting Your Client’s Constitutional Rights: \nWhy\, When and How to Argue that a Decision Should Be Based on the Massachusetts State Constitution \nDate & Time:  Monday\, June 13\, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET \nCPCS approved 2.0 credits for the Adult Criminal Trial\, Adult Criminal Trial Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, CAFL\, SDP/SORB and MHLD \nInformation and Registration Information here: \nhttps://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/06/13/default-calendar/protecting-your-client’s-constitutional-rights—why-when-and-how-to-argue-that-a-decision-should-be-based-on-the-massachusetts-state-constitution
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-protecting-your-clients-constitutional-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T150000
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CREATED:20230729T214845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T214845Z
UID:10000510-1654866000-1654873200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY: 8B: I’ve Lost the Commitment Case!  Now What Do I Do?: Winning Strategies on Competency and Substituted Judgment
DESCRIPTION:8B: I’ve Lost the Commitment Case!  Now What Do I Do?\nWinning Strategies on Competency and Substituted Judgment \n Regional Coordinators Laura Sanford (Norfolk)\, Anna Lembo (Suffolk)\, and Elaine Pourinski (Hampshire/Franklin) team up to help you score an “in depth” perspective of M.G.L. c. 123\, 8B\, and the District Court Judicial Standards. Get tips to prove your client’s competence even if they “deny their mental illness\,” and bolster your Substituted Judgment proficiency.  Attorney Anne Stevenson will join us to share her strategies for getting evidence of your client’s unusual religious beliefs before the court. \n2 MHLD CLEs \nWHEN:    June 10\, 2022\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nWHERE:  ZOOM \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqce2uqjsoG9LcPrE_aNRvtaaEI-R2MUFo \nCLE CREDITS:  2 \nNo homework\, No small groups \nQUESTIONS: LAURA SANFORD   sanfo235@aol.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/8b-ive-lost-the-commitment-case-now-what-do-i-do-winning-strategies-on-competency-and-substituted-judgment/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T170000
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CREATED:20230729T210001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T210001Z
UID:10000499-1654182000-1654189200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Maintaining Elders in the Community
DESCRIPTION:“Maintaining Elders in the Community”\nA Continuing Legal Education Program Approved for Two CPCS Mental Health Litigation Credit Hours \nSponsored by Kerry Kotar and Norman J. Sherman\, CPCS Mental Health Regional Coordinators \nDate of CLE: June 2\, 2022 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nWhere: On Zoom—REGISTER HERE \nPROGRAM \nHour One \nPresenters/Panel: Mary Kate Connolly\, O’Sullivan & Connolly PC\, Kara Fink of Health and Social Services Consortium\, Lisa Ouellette Kurowski of Bristol Elder Services\, and Andrea Trombley of Minuteman Senior Services. \nTopic: Investigating Reports of Elder Neglect or Abuse \nHour Two \nPresenter: Paul Zeizel\, PsyD \nTopic: Evaluating Elders’ Capacities in Guardianship and 8B Petitions \nThe first hour of this program on Zoom will explore elder neglect and abuse through the lens of the investigating elder services agency including their legal authority to act and community services offered. The second hour will focus on how an expert determines a variety of mental capacities that mental health litigators must confront in guardianship and civil commitment cases. Q&As follow each panel/presentation. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/maintaining-elders-in-the-community/
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SUMMARY:COURTROOM PSYCHOLOGY 
DESCRIPTION:Barnstable\, Plymouth\, and Bristol Counties Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Via Zoom May 26\, 2022\, 1PM to 3 PM  \n2 MH CLE Credits \nCOURTROOM PSYCHOLOGY \nAnnabelle Frazier \nThis session introduces participants to research-supported cognitive biases\, group process distortions and stereotyping biases that may go unrecognized but impact case proceedings and outcomes. These psychological phenomena are described in the context of their influence on perceived case theory development\, witness credibility\, and judicial decision-making. During the session\, a brief case scenario exemplifies each new concept introduced. For each scenario\, participants are asked (as a large group) to identify the concept within the scenario\, as well as brainstorm possible ways they might address the problem. \nAfter the session participants will: \n\nUnderstand the concept of research-supported cognitive biases\, group process distortions\, and stereotyping biases and how to identify such biases.\nUnderstand the impact of these phenomena on their own perception of clients\, proceedings\, and case characteristics.\nUnderstand the research-supported strategies for reducing each problem.\n\nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceigqj4iG9A_wekdz7dmVUpHwdT1RMeL \n Please note that this session is limited to thirty participants.  \n  \nIf you sign up and later discover that you cannot attend please let us know so we can admit someone of the wait list. Please contact Mike or Joan with questions. \n  Joan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com or \nMike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/courtroom-psychology/
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UID:10000504-1653397200-1653400800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Parole Advocacy Unit
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Parole Advocacy Unit\nTuesday\, May 24th\, 1-2pm \n  \nThis quick training will introduce attorneys and legal professionals to the staff\, panels\, and scope of the Private Counsel Division’s Parole Advocacy Unit. Attendees will learn who is eligible for counsel\, when to reach out to the unit\, and some key information to consider in representing clients whose sentences include parole eligibility. This training is the first in a series that will focus on topics of interest to those across practice areas who are working with incarcerated and parole-eligible clients. \n  \nThis training has been approved for the following CLE credits: \n\nSDP/SORB – 1\nMental Health – 1\nYAD Appeals – 1\nYAD Trial – 1\nCAFL (Trial and Appeals) – 1\nCriminal Appeals – 1\nCriminal Trial – 1\n\n  \nPlease register here. Once registered\, a zoom link will be accessible closer to the event date
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/introduction-to-the-parole-advocacy-unit/
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UID:10000487-1653314400-1653321600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Working With Clients with Unusual Beliefs
DESCRIPTION:Working with Clients with Unusual Beliefs\nJoin us on Zoom on May 23\, 2022\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM \n(Link to Register below) \nThe CPCS Mental Health Training Unit is hosting a collaborative and interactive conversation with Cindy Marty Hadge and Zoe Savage from Wildflower Alliance to give you tools to better represent your next client with who experiences unusual beliefs. This program will enable you to: \n\nAcknowledge the diversity of experiences of people who hearing\, seeing\, sensing\, or believing something that others around them are not.\nDescribe specific strategies for building a supportive\, trusting relationships with clients who experience unusual beliefs.\nApply your understanding of working with clients who experience unusual beliefs to the work of defending the autonomy and personal freedoms of our clients.\n\n  \nRegistration for Working with Clients with Unusual Beliefs \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and your unique link to join the training. Please save that link in your calendar/pin the email to the top of your inbox so you can locate it at the time of the training. \n  \nApproved for 2 CLE Credits: Mental Health\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, CAFL\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, SORB/SDP \n  \n  \nIf you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this training\, please contact Kristen Munichiello at kmunichiello@localhost/cpcs at least one week in advance of the training. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-clients-with-unusual-beliefs/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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UID:10000498-1653055200-1653062400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Movie and Discussion -- Cause of Death: Unknown
DESCRIPTION:2 CREDIT REGIONAL COORDINATOR TRAINING\n  \nWHEN: MAY 20\, 2022\, FROM 2-4 p.m. \n MOVIE – CAUSE OF DEATH: UNKNOWN \n(A sister’s investigation following the death of her sister) \n DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW MOVIE  \n Role of pharmaceuticals in promoting drugs \n\n– Alternatives to anti-psychotic medications\n-How to incorporate what you have learned from the movie\nThe intended use of anti-psychotics v. the actual use\nSide effects of anti-psychotics\n\n HOW TO REGISTER: \n   PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY USING THIS LINK: \n https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu-qqj4vGN0m2nHXfH5fXR8ys69PU4ji \n   \nHOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT EITHER: \nDEBORAH STEVENSON\, RC for Berkshire/Hampden – dhsesq84@comcast.net \nELAINE POURINSKI\, RC for Hampshire/Franklin – epourinski@aol.com \nIf you received 2 credits for the first showing of this movie you will not receive 2 additional credits.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/movie-and-discussion-cause-of-death-unknown/
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UID:10000489-1652700600-1652715000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Smartphone Acquisitions and Expectations of Data
DESCRIPTION:Smartphone Acquisitions and Expectations of Data\nPresenter: Amber Schroader\, Founder & CEO Paraben Corporation \n May 16th -11:30 – 3:30 (this program includes a 1-hour lunch break) \nPart 1 – 11:30 -1:00 \nLunch (1-2) \nPart 2 – 2:00-3:30 \nThis program is approved for 3 CLE on the following CPCS panels: \nAdult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, CAFL \nProgram Description: Smartphones are one of the most common types of digital evidence in a case. There are a variety of different tools and techniques that are being used to capture the information from these devices. Understanding what the standards are that should be followed will allow you to have a good expectation for the data that is being produced. Did they get all possible information with their image type? What should you be seeing in the data from the device? What about deleted information? This session will review all of these topics to give you a solid understanding of what should be happening with a smartphone acquisition. \nSmartphone Apps Parsed and Unparsed \nApps are where most of the time is spent on a smart device. However\, the storage of the data associated with these Apps can change based on a few factors. From what is on the device to what is now being stored in the cloud you can learn what you should be looking for when it comes to the analysis of App data from smart devices. What is the difference between parsed and unparsed data and how can you tell if you received all that was possible? All of these questions and more will be answered in regards to the most popular Apps for both Apple and Android devices. \nAmber Schroader Bio: Over the past three decades\, Ms. Schroader has been a driving force for innovation in digital forensics. Ms. Schroader has developed numerous software programs\, courses\, and guides in the areas of recovering data from smartphones\, computer hard drives\, cloud\, email\, and gaming systems. Ms. Schroader’s established protocols for the seizure and processing of digital evidence that has been used by numerous organizations throughout the world. Ms. Schroader has coined the concept of the “360-degree approach to digital forensics” and “Forensics of Everything-FoE” with her focus on unique problems in digital evidence and solutions. Ms. Schroader has been a huge industry influence in pushing for a big-picture consideration of digital evidence. Ms. Schroader continues to support through book contributions and other industry speaking engagements. \nRegister Here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVUtvOvAR8Oz0I4DgUq1zQ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/smartphone-acquisitions-and-expectations-of-data/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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UID:10000505-1652194800-1652202000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Substituted Judgment and the Probate Court
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by [MGA – Mass Guardianship Association]. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. http://www.massguardianshipassociation.org/contact-us/  This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues\nSubstituted Judgment and the Probate Court \nFeaturing the Honorable Barbara M. Hyland\, Michelle T. Sikes\, Esq.\, and Joan Legraw\, Regional Coordinator\, CPCS\, Mental health Litigation \nTuesday\, May 10th at 3:00 P.M. by Zoom \ncost: $15.00 \n2 MHLD CLE’s will be provided to all attendees \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/substituted-judgment-and-the-probate-court/
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UID:10000490-1652101200-1652112000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Writing to Persuade
DESCRIPTION:“Writing to Persuade”\n Presenter: Prof. Timothy Terrell \nEmory Univ. School of Law \nMay 9 & 13\, 2022 \n1pm to 4pm both days – On Zoom \n Persuasive writing is not a product of gimmicks or isolated tips.  It is instead based on a deeper understanding of the elements of rhetoric and their relation to the fundamental principles of excellent writing.  This perspective emphasizes the methods of communicating with a skeptical\, risk-averse reader:  strong introductions\, compelling presentations of law and facts\, and the flow of one’s prose.  This program therefore begins at the “macro” level of a brief’s organization and moves later to the “micro” levels of paragraph and sentence structure.  Examples are developed in detail throughout. \nThis program will be valuable for attorneys who practice in the trial courts and the appellate courts\, alike. While Professor Terrell will use terms like “brief” and likely examples from appellate filings\, the content of the program will be applicable and useful to any attorney who wishes to sharpen their persuasive writing skills. \nTimothy P. Terrell is a Professor of Law at Emory Law School. He has three distinct areas of teaching and scholarly reputation: legal writing\, legal ethics\, and legal theory. He has published extensively on all these topics\, and frequently conducts continuing legal education programs on them as well. Concerning legal writing in particular\, he is\, among law faculty nationwide\, the leading presenter of programs for practicing lawyers and judges\, not just in the United States\, but around the world. He is the co-author of Thinking Like a Writer: A Lawyer’s Guide to Effective Writing and Editing\, a practical guide to help lawyers strengthen their writing skills by “thinking like a writer” as effectively as they already think like a lawyer. \nThis program has been approved for 6 CLEs (3 for each day of attendance) on the following CPCS Panels: \nAdult Criminal\, Adult Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, MHLD\, CAFL \n The program has been approved for 4 CLE (2 for each day of attendance) on the SORB/SDP Panel \nPlease note this is one presentation spanning over two days\, ideally participants will attend both days. \nRegister Here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdOCppzwqGNEo5iqlrlemtE0sJo28Y0Y-
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/writing-to-persuade/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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UID:10000497-1651755600-1651759200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD JED Talk Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:MHLD JED Talk Lunch & Learn (1 CLE): We will be showing a video of a short “JED” (Justice\, Equity and Diversity) Talk featuring a trial attorney\, appellate attorney\, and a clinician talking about how to approach our client- \ncentered advocacy as a defense team using a culturally humble approach. We look forward to a discussion after the video so we can all share ideas for how to continue to work toward anti-racist advocacy on behalf of our clients. \n  \nPlease join us on Thursday May 5th at 1 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuiopj0iHdFPemJlV7SI_rhJpOhrUGtv
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-jed-talk-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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UID:10000501-1651235400-1651240800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Optimizing Treatment for Your Community: Utilizing Culturally Adapted Evidence-Based Treatments and Practices
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by SAMHSA Gains Center. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (SAMHSAInfo@samhsa.hhs.gov). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues. \nOptimizing Treatment for Your Community: Utilizing Culturally Adapted Evidence-Based Treatments and Practices\nApril 29\, 2022\, 12:30–2:00 p.m. ET \nThere are a number of evidence-based practices (EBPs) that are available for the treatment of substance use disorders; however\, many standard EBPs and therapies may not produce the expected outcomes across culturally diverse client populations. To improve treatment outcomes\, EBPs may need to be adapted to better address cultural considerations\, including differences in language\, values\, and other factors that contribute to treatment initiation\, engagement\, and retention. This webinar will begin with a presentation on steps towards modifying EBPs to increase cultural responsivity. Two presentations on culturally adapted EBPs – Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Native Americans and web-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Latinx populations – will follow. \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1.5 MHLD CLEs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/optimizing-treatment-for-your-community-utilizing-culturally-adapted-evidence-based-treatments-and-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T130000
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UID:10000435-1651150800-1651161600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Why Race Matters: See Something\, Say Something: Interrupting Bias and Litigating Race and Trauma in the Courts
DESCRIPTION:Why Race Matters // April 28See Something\, Say Something: Interrupting Bias and Litigating Race and Trauma in the Courts\nSpeaker: Kris Henning\, Esq.\nThursday April 28\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nDeveloping the skills necessary to raise race in the courtroom is a critical component of your success in litigation. Join the author of Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth\, Blume Professor of Law\, and the Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative Georgetown Law as she works with us to develop the critical thinking\, concrete skills\, and tools we need to raise race in the Court. In an engaging and interactive style\, Professor Henning will help us understand how racial bias\, hyper-surveillance\, and the traumatic effects of policing impact all our cases — juvenile\, criminal\, family court\, and mental health cases. Together\, we will develop strategies to interrupt the dehumanizing language\, attitudes\, and legal decisions that harm our clients of color. \nTo register:\nSign up at https://whyracematters22.eventbrite.com\nTo join the webinar:\nGo to the Online Event page (Online Event Page | Eventbrite ) and click ‘Join Now’ or ‘Open in Zoom.\nYou can also join using the Zoom link in the confirmation & reminder emails from Zoom.\n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/why-race-matters-see-something-say-something-interrupting-bias-and-litigating-race-and-trauma-in-the-courts/
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UID:10000443-1650362400-1650369600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Three Prongs of Risk of Harm
DESCRIPTION:Barnstable\, Plymouth\, and Bristol Counties Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Via Zoom April 19\, 10 AM to 12PM\nThe Three Prongs of Risk of Harm \n2 MHLD CLE  \nJoin us for an Expert Panel discussion on the three prongs of risk of harm applied in Section 7&8 Petitions for civil commitment. In addition to Mike O’Brien and Joan LeGraw the panel includes one psychiatrist (Mark Rudolph M.D.) and two psychologists (Paul Zeizel PhD and Tina Adams PhD) all of whom have substantial experience serving as independent medical examiners for Respondents at civil commitment hearings. In advance of the discussion panel members and attendees will receive several hypothetical fact patterns\, designed to elicit diverse assessments and opinions. The discussion will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a hypothetical petition based on each fact pattern. \nThis training will help you: \n\nIdentify how different types of expert clinicians assess serious/substantial risk of harm\nApply the law on risk of harm to hypothetical fact patterns\nIncorporate/consider the findings of a clinical assessment of risk of harm based on hypothetical fact patterns\nDevelop a plan for undermining Petitioner’s expert testimony on risk of harm in their next case\n\n Register here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuGorD4jHdYQxsZOJQW_B2oRfob3zR4b \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing your unique link to use when joining the meeting on April 19. Please save this confirmation email where you will be able to find it at the time of the training!  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: \nJoan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com or \nMike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/three-prongs-of-risk-of-harm/
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UID:10000440-1649944800-1649952000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Issue-spotting for Racial Bias in MHLD Cases
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Litigation Training Unit joined by MHLD Strategic Litigation Group\, Project Ruby Rogers\, in conjunction with the Why Race Matters Series Presents:\nIssue-spotting for Racial Bias in MHLD Cases \n To effectively advocate and tell your clients’ stories\, you need to be aware of how race and racial bias impacts their entry into the mental health system and the treatment they received in the case in which you represent them before the court. \nCome join us on April 14th from 2-4pm \n2 CLE Credits \n This training will expand upon what we will learn at the 3rd Session of the Why Race Matters Speaker Series on April 7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm: Spotting Issues of Expert Bias in the Courtroom which we hope you will attend. On April 7th\, presenter\, Dr. Itiel Dror\, will present research and evidence from real casework reflecting the psychological mechanisms by which forensic and other experts make biased and erroneous decisions and how exposing such weaknesses of the experts can be used in our cases for our clients’ benefit. Register here for the 2022 Why Race Matters Speaker Series:  client centered advocacy. \nOur training will begin with a Panel Discussion to explore how race impacts our BIPOC clients disparately in the mental health system in how they are diagnosed and treated by mental health providers\, and how our practice and work with experts requires cultural competency and the inclusion of racial trauma screening and treatment. \nWe will then break out into small groups with MHLD staff as faculty to review commitment and guardianship records together to issue-spot for racially charged language and references to our clients. We will brainstorm ways to practically apply the use of this identified information together with what we know about racial bias and its impact on experts\, to litigate race and educate the court. \n After the training\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how racial bias impacts our BIPOC clients\nIdentify racially charged language in medical records\nRecognize ways to educate the court about the impact of racial bias on our clients which results in disparate diagnosis/misdiagnosis and treatment\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduCorTwtHd323V-1Z41VOmVmjeMyG1_i \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPlease save this confirmation email where you will be able to find it at the time of the training (put it in your calendar/set a reminder/etc.) We will not be able to respond to requests for the link within 30 minutes of the training start time.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/issue-spotting-for-racial-bias-in-mhld-cases/
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UID:10000442-1649682000-1649692800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Competency and Client-Centered Advocacy: Bridging the Gap Between Criminal Defense and Mental Health Cases
DESCRIPTION:Competency and Client-Centered Advocacy: Bridging the Gap Between Criminal Defense and Mental Health Cases\nJoin us on Zoom on April 11\, 2022\, 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nThe Criminal and Mental Health Training Units are hosting a collaborative and interactive conversation to give you tools to better represent your next client with a criminal case and related mental health evaluation or commitment. We will be reviewing competency\, mental illness\, and 16(f) and discussing: \n\nWhat should criminal defense attorneys do when your client presents with mental health issues that concern you?\nWhat should mental health lawyers know about their commitment client’s criminal case?\nShould these lawyers be talking to each other and their common client together?\n\nRegister here for Competency and Client-Centered Advocacy \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and the link to joining the training. Please save that link in your calendar/pin the email to the top of your inbox so you can locate it at the time of the training. \nApproved for 3 CLE Credits: Mental Health\, Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD and YAD Appeals \nIf you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this training\, please contact Kristen Munichiello at kmunichiello@localhost/cpcs at least one week in advance of the training.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/competency-and-client-centered-advocacy-bridging-the-gap-between-criminal-defense-and-mental-health-cases/
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UID:10000434-1649336400-1649347200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Why Race Matters: Spotting Issue of Expert Bias in the Courtroom
DESCRIPTION:Why Race Matters // April 7Spotting Issue of Expert Bias in the Courtroom\nSpeaker: Dr. Itiel Dror\nThursday April 7\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nBiases plague many domains of our life\, and the legal system is no exception. Therefore\, experts are heavily relied upon as their judgment and decision making is regarded as objective and impartial. Drawing from the field of criminal justice\, I will present research and evidence from real casework that many different types of biases affect even experts\, including fingerprinting and DNA forensic laboratory decision making. Legal and forensic evaluations are highly impacted (and can be distorted) by irrelevant contextual information or even by the context in which information is presented or obtained. Confirmation bias and other cognitive biases that I will discuss are implicit and impact hard working\, dedicated and competent experts\, and thus are widespread but hard to detect. I will articulate the psychological mechanisms by which forensic and other experts make biased and erroneous decisions. Then I will show how this research can assist in identifying and exposing such weaknesses and in providing practical ways to mitigate them. \n  \nTo register:\nSign up at https://whyracematters22.eventbrite.com\nTo join the webinar:\nGo to the Online Event page (Online Event Page | Eventbrite ) and click ‘Join Now’ or ‘Open in Zoom.\nYou can also join using the Zoom link in the confirmation & reminder emails from Zoom.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/why-race-matters-spotting-issue-of-expert-bias-in-the-courtroom/
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