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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T100000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T160000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T160000
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SUMMARY:THAT’S NOT DANGEROUS! Sharpening 58A Skills to Keep Our Clients Free
DESCRIPTION:THAT’S NOT DANGEROUS! Sharpening 58A Skills to Keep Our Clients Free \nMarch 22nd and 29th\, 1-4pm each day. Please register here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/thats-not-dangerous-sharpening-58a-skills-to-keep-our-clients-free-tickets-271281188337 \nThis program will take place virtually via Zoom and you will receive a zoom link to join a few days before the first class. \nThis program has been approved for 3 CLE credit for each day attended on the following panel(s): \nAdult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals \nPlease join us for a two (half) day training on litigating 58A hearings. These hearings have been commonplace in some counties for years and in others there has been a dramatic recent increase in attempts to cage our clients without bail pre-trial. Please only sign up if you can come to both sessions\, and they build on each other. \nThis training will include: \nPre-work: A few pre-recorded lectures on tips for litigating 58A hearings. \nDay One:  On the first afternoon we will have four live mini-lectures on topics like preserving testimony\, discovery cross\, documenting why conditions of release will work and dealing with priors. We will also work in small groups to brainstorm ways to apply these tools in our cases. Between Session One and Session Two you will prep for your portion of a mock 58A hearing. \nDay Two: The second afternoon will be on your feet time. You will practice putting these tools to work for your client’s benefit in a mock 58A hearing. We will also have a mini-lecture on appealing a 58A. \nWe will have to limit space to make sure the small group workshop time is the most productive\, so please sign up soon!  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/thats-not-dangerous-sharpening-58a-skills-to-keep-our-clients-free-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T163000
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SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:Pulling it all together: Practical Advocacy Tips and Special Education Advocacy in the Courtroom\nThe final session will build upon and utilize everything that has\nbeen learned in the prior sessions to give the juvenile attorney\nthe practical advocacy tips they needs to support their clients\nand explain how to employ this advocacy to get better\noutcomes for the case in chief. The attorneys will learn how to\nuse education advocacy to get CRAs dismissed\, to craft\nconditions of release and conditions of probation\, to confront\ncharges of probation violation\, to understand competency and\nget a competency evaluation\, in disposition arguments\, and\nwith specific intent crimes. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
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SUMMARY:The Role of Gender and Poverty in Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Women’s Bar Association and Families for Justice As Healing.   Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed here: (lremy@womensbar.org) This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nWomen’s Bar Association and Families for Justice As Healing Present:  The Role of Gender and Poverty in Incarceration. \nMarch 28\, 20222 \n2pm to 3:30 pm \nOn Zoom \nREGISTER HERE:  https://wbawbf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=475 \nThis program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the CPCS Adult Criminal Panel
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-role-of-gender-and-poverty-in-incarceration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220326T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220326T170000
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UID:10000441-1648285200-1648314000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Vinfen: 15th Annual Moving Images Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Vinfen (www.vinfen.org). Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (info@vinfen.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\n4 MHLD CLEs for the entire day \nVINFEN’S 15TH ANNUAL MOVING IMAGES FILM FESTIVAL \nWhen a Whisper Becomes a Roar: The Power of You \nSaturday\, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/vinfen-15th-annual-moving-images-film-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T160000
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UID:10000433-1648126800-1648137600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Why Race Matters: Racial Trauma: Clients\, Court and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Why Race Matters // March 24Racial Trauma: Clients\, Court and Conversations\nSpeakers: Dr. Steven Kniffley and La Mer Kyle-Griffiths\nThursday March 24\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nIn this session\, participants will leave with a better understanding of racial trauma and race-related stress as well as the psychological and physical impact on their clients. We will explore how to assess these impacts on our client and gather the building blocks of a rich story of our client’s experience. Participants will learn some of the flaws that can appear in evaluations and assessments by other players in the legal systems impacting our clients. Finally\, we will build skills and tools to mindfully discuss these experiences with our clients and other witnesses and to bring these stories to life at every stage of the case. \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-racial-trauma-clients-court-and-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T160000
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SUMMARY:Voir Dire Part Two: Batson and Carter: Stopping Racism and Homophobia
DESCRIPTION:We’re Back: Selecting a Jury\nWe went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before.  The first two parts are remote trainings and are open for registration. The third part will be in person offered in multiple locations – details about part 3 will be forthcoming when we know more about when in person trainings of this nature can happen. \nWe have limited enrollment due to including small groups so please sign up as soon as you know you can attend and let us know in advance if you need to cancel so that we can fill your spot.  It is recommended that you attend both days as day 1 will help inform day 2\, but please sign up for them independently.  Each session is $10.00. \nAttendance at the each day of the program qualifies for 2 CLE on the following panels:  Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals\, SDP \nDAY TWO – BATSON AND CARTER: STOPPING RACISM AND HOMOPHOBIA – MAR 23\, 2022 – 2PM TO 4PM Get a refresher on the law around stopping racism\, homophobia\, etc. in jury selection and the recent changes and restructuring of the law in this area.  Then you and your small group will have time to practice making objections in actual scenarios where this will come up. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nCLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DAY ONE – JURY DESELECTION: STRATEGIC JURY SELECTION
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/voir-dire-part-two-batson-and-carter-stopping-racism-and-homophobia/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T160000
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CREATED:20230729T204500Z
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SUMMARY:THAT’S NOT DANGEROUS! Sharpening 58A Skills to Keep Our Clients Free
DESCRIPTION:THAT’S NOT DANGEROUS! Sharpening 58A Skills to Keep Our Clients Free \nMarch 22nd and 29th\, 1-4pm each day. Please register here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/thats-not-dangerous-sharpening-58a-skills-to-keep-our-clients-free-tickets-271281188337 \nThis program will take place virtually via Zoom and you will receive a zoom link to join a few days before the first class. \nThis program has been approved for 3 CLE credit for each day attended on the following panel(s): \nAdult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals \nPlease join us for a two (half) day training on litigating 58A hearings. These hearings have been commonplace in some counties for years and in others there has been a dramatic recent increase in attempts to cage our clients without bail pre-trial. Please only sign up if you can come to both sessions\, and they build on each other. \nThis training will include: \nPre-work: A few pre-recorded lectures on tips for litigating 58A hearings. \nDay One:  On the first afternoon we will have four live mini-lectures on topics like preserving testimony\, discovery cross\, documenting why conditions of release will work and dealing with priors. We will also work in small groups to brainstorm ways to apply these tools in our cases. Between Session One and Session Two you will prep for your portion of a mock 58A hearing. \nDay Two: The second afternoon will be on your feet time. You will practice putting these tools to work for your client’s benefit in a mock 58A hearing. We will also have a mini-lecture on appealing a 58A. \nWe will have to limit space to make sure the small group workshop time is the most productive\, so please sign up soon!  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/thats-not-dangerous-sharpening-58a-skills-to-keep-our-clients-free/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200728Z
UID:10000299-1647439200-1647446400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Voir Dire Part One: De-Selection: Strategic Jury Selection
DESCRIPTION:We’re Back: Selecting a Jury\nWe went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before.  The first two parts are remote trainings and are open for registration. The third part will be in person offered in multiple locations – details about part 3 will be forthcoming when we know more about when in person trainings of this nature can happen. \nWe have limited enrollment due to including small groups so please sign up as soon as you know you can attend and let us know in advance if you need to cancel so that we can fill your spot.  It is recommended that you attend both days as day 1 will help inform day 2\, but please sign up for them independently.  Each session is $10.00 \nDay One (March 16 2pm to 4pm)  will include a short lecture explaining deselection followed by work in small groups to identify and consider different types of jury selection and identify the benefits of a deselection strategy.  You and your group will brainstorm deselection questions related to a mock case that we will be using for Days 2 and 3 and learn about using deselection in different structures of jury selection such as panel voir dire\, individual voir dire\, judge conducted voir dire\, a supplemental questionnaire\, etc. \nSee Link Below to Register – after registration you will receive a zoom link to join the training. \nREGISTER HERE \nDay Two – March 23 – 2pm to 4pm – See calendar posting for day two program here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/voir-dire-part-one-de-selection-strategic-jury-selection/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220314T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T201441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201441Z
UID:10000327-1647270000-1647275400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:School Stability and Early Intervention\nIn this session\, attendees will develop a working knowledge of\ntwo important education law topics. First\, they will learn about\nhow issues of school stability affect our clients and why this is\nimportant to positive youth development and favorable\noutcomes. Then\, they will gain an understanding of the laws\ngoverning school stability: McKinney-Vento\, Fostering\nConnections\, and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).\nWe’ll close with a short overview of Early Intervention\nservices and the transition process from Early Intervention to\nSpecial Education. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220311T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220311T143000
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SUMMARY:Why Race Matters: Client Centered Advocacy Speaker Series: Centering Clients Voices
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Why Race Matters // March 11Client Centered Advocacy Speaker Series: Centering Clients Voices\nSpeaker: Abrigal Forrester\nFriday March 11\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm\nThis module introduces participants to the Why Race Matters: Client Centered Advocacy Speaker Series. This presents a unique opportunity for participants to gain an understanding of why the issues of litigating race and addressing systemic racism in the adult criminal\, juvenile\, child and family regulation and mental health legal systems are critical in representing clients. Participants will begin to uncover the reality that creating and fostering an environment of acceptance and inclusiveness creates better outcomes for our practice\, our office\, and our clients. \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-client-centered-advocacy-speaker-series-centering-clients-voices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T163000
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UID:10000326-1646060400-1646065800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:School Discipline Law Including Manifestation Determination Reviews\nAttendees will learn about the laws and regulations regarding\nschool discipline in Massachusetts. Since so many clients are\nexcluded as a result of behavior that may lead to charges within\nthe school or for offenses that occur out of school\, this is an\nimportant part of effective client advocacy. Attendees will\nlearn about the different types of disciplinary actions that can\nbe taken\, the three types of school exclusion by law – Chapters\n37H\, 37H ½\, and 37 H ¾ They will learn about Chapter 222\nwhich increased the rights of students who are excluded and the\nspecial protections that students with disabilities (on an IEP or\n504 plan) have when facing long-term suspension or expulsion. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers-3/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204201Z
UID:10000414-1645707600-1645716600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:PRONG THREE:  SLAYING THE DRAGON!
DESCRIPTION:PRONG THREE: SLAYING THE DRAGON – THE EXPERTS: KAREN TALLEY\, DEVORAH VESTER\, RACHEL ROSENBERG AND DANIEL TOMPKINS SHOW US HOW\nKaren and Devorah will lead an in depth analysis of M.G.L c. 123 s. 1 “likelihood of serious harm\,” Prong Three and the Appellate Courts’ interpretations of Prong Three. \nThen Rachel and Daniel will show us how to prepare a Prong Three case: including identifying and prepping witnesses\, cross and direct examination\, objections\, motions for directed finding\, opening and closing arguments. \nWHEN:    FEBRUARY 24\, 2022\, 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nWHERE:  ZOOM  \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeiorj4jEtfbybQ7dSSGkZOJ6Y9EyoNQ \nCLE CREDITS:  2.5 \nNo homework\, No small groups \nQUESTIONS: LAURA SANFORD   sanfo235@aol.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/prong-three-slaying-the-dragon/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204259Z
UID:10000415-1645038000-1645043400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:NAMI Cambridge/Middlesex: Overview of Bipolar Disorder\, Psychotherapy Treatment Options\, and New Ideas
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by NAMI Middlesex/Cambridge. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (email@nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nOverview of Bipolar Disorder\, Psychotherapy Treatment Options and New Ideas \nWednesday February 16\, 2022; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Virtual Event \n1.5 Mental Health CLE \nClick link below for more information and to register: \nhttps://nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org/event/overview-of-bipolar-disorder-psychotherapy-treatment-options-and-new-ideas/
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/nami-cambridge-middlesex-overview-of-bipolar-disorder-psychotherapy-treatment-options-and-new-ideas/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220214T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T201441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201441Z
UID:10000325-1644850800-1644856200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Individual Education Plans\, Team Meetings and Conflict Resolution\nThis session will provide a deep dive into three important areas\nthat will help all juvenile attorneys advocate for their clients in\nthe courtroom and classroom. First\, attendees will learn how to\nnavigate and understand IEPs and the implication that IEPs\nhave for their clients. Then\, attorneys will learn about preparing\nfor and advocating effectively at a Special Ed Team meeting\nincluding thorough school record review and summarization.\nFinally\, there will be an overview of what options there in\ndisputes over a client’s educational needs with the school. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers-2/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220131T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T201341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201341Z
UID:10000324-1643641200-1643646600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Protecting the educational rights of court-involved youth: Free EdLaw Training for Juvenile Court Attorneys & Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Education Advocacy: Special Education Law 101\nParticipants will learn how effective education advocacy can\nmake a difference in courtroom outcomes. Participants will\nreceive training in the basics of Special Education Law at the\nfederal and state level including procedural rights\, eligibility for\nSpecial Education\, evaluations\, Individualized Education Plans\n(IEPs)\, 504 plans\, available services and placements. We will\nalso discuss the various education decision makers\, including\nthe role of the GAL or special education surrogate parent. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/protecting-the-educational-rights-of-court-involved-youth-free-edlaw-training-for-juvenile-court-attorneys-social-workers/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201241Z
UID:10000319-1643288400-1643292000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Extended Representation: Advocating for Clients Throughout their Commitment to DYS
DESCRIPTION:MANDATORY TRAINING for YAD Trial Attorneys (Staff & Private) and YAD Staff SSA’s\nExtended Representation: Advocating for Clients Throughout their Commitment to DYS  \nJanuary 27th 1-2pm \nPlease join us in learning about what this new model of representation means for you and your clients. You will have the chance to ask questions\, provide feedback and get tips about advocating with DYS. \nFaculty: Dulcineia Goncalves\, YAD Deputy Chief Counsel; Erica Cushna\, YAD Trial Panel Director; Andrew LeClair\, Law Office of Andrew G. LeClair. \n1 CLE: YAD & YAD Appeals \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/extended-representation-advocating-for-clients-throughout-their-commitment-to-dys/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T195927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195927Z
UID:10000260-1642514400-1642521600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Batson and Carter: Stopping Racism and Homophobia in Jury Selection
DESCRIPTION:We’re Back: Selecting a Jury\nWe went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before.  The first  two parts are being offered in January as remote trainings and are open for registration. Each session is $10.00 to attend.  The third part will be in person offered in multiple locations – details about part 3 will be forthcoming when we know more about when in person trainings of this nature can happen. \nDays 1 and 2 have limited enrollment due to including small groups so please sign up as soon as you know you can attend and let us know in advance if you need to cancel so that we can fill your spot.  It is recommended that you attend all three days as day 1 will help inform day 2\, but please sign up for them independently. \nDay 1 – Jan 11 2pm-4pm\, Deselection: Strategic Jury Selection (please see January 11 calendar posting for day one registration details) \nDay 2 – Jan 18\, 2pm-4pm\, Batson and Carter: Stopping Racism and Homophobia  \nREGISTRATION LINK HERE\n \nGet a refresher on the law around stopping racism\, homophobia\, etc. in jury selection and the recent changes and restructuring of the law in this area.  Then you and your small group will have time to practice making objections in actual scenarios where this will come up. \n  \nDay 3 – Practicing Panel Voir Dire – TBD 2022 \nYou can’t sign up yet but we look forward to practicing panel voir dire with you in person! \n  \nEACH SESSION QUALIFIES FOR 2 CLE ON THE FOLLOWING CPCS PANELS:  Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals and SDP \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/batson-and-carter-stopping-racism-and-homophobia-in-jury-selection/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220114T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200627Z
UID:10000292-1642165200-1642172400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Conservatorship Training
DESCRIPTION:January 14\, 2022 – 1-3 pm\, via Zoom – 2 MH CLE credits\nContact Deborah Hill Stevens (dhsesq84@comcast.net) to request a registration link. \nHave you been assigned to a conservatorship case and wondered where to start your representation? What are the issues? How to evaluate your client? And\, whether or not the word “conservator” is pronounced with the accent on the second or third syllable? \n  \nHour One \nPresenters: Deborah Hill Stevens\, Norman J. Sherman\, and Kerry Kotar \nCPCS Mental Health Litigation Division Regional Coordinators \nTopics: Conservatorship Basics and Scenarios \n  \nHour Two \nPresenter: Joblin Younger\, Esq.\, Trusts and Estates Attorney\, Beverly\, Massachusetts. \nTopic: Issues to Watch For in Representing Your Conservatorship Clients \n  \nThis two-hour interactive program on Zoom will include small group break-out sessions in which participants will discuss/solve hypothetical scenarios taken from our cases to develop a more thorough understanding of conservatorship issues. \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/conservatorship-training/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T195927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195927Z
UID:10000259-1641909600-1641916800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Deselection: Strategic Jury Selection
DESCRIPTION:We’re Back: Selecting a Jury\nWe went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before.  The first  two parts are being offered in January as remote trainings and are open for registration. Each session is $10.00 to attend.  The third part will be in person offered in multiple locations – details about part 3 will be forthcoming when we know more about when in person trainings of this nature can happen. \nDays 1 and 2 have limited enrollment due to including small groups so please sign up as soon as you know you can attend and let us know in advance if you need to cancel so that we can fill your spot.  It is recommended that you attend all three days as day 1 will help inform day 2\, but please sign up for them independently. \nDay 1 – Jan 11 2pm-4pm\, Deselection: Strategic Jury Selection \nREGISTRATION LINK HERE \nThis day will include a short lecture explaining deselection followed by work in small groups to identify and consider different types of jury selection and identify the benefits of a deselection strategy.  You and your group will brainstorm deselection questions related to a mock case that we will be using for Days 2 and 3 and learn about using deselection in different structures of jury selection such as panel voir dire\, individual voir dire\, judge conducted voir dire\, a supplemental questionnaire\, etc. \nDay 2 – Jan 18\, 2pm-4pm\, Batson and Carter: Stopping Racism and Homophobia  – please see January 18 calendar posting for details and registration \nDay 3 – Practicing Panel Voir Dire – TBD 2022 \nYou can’t sign up yet but we look forward to practicing panel voir dire with you in person! \n  \nEACH SESSION QUALIFIES FOR 2 CLE ON THE FOLLOWING CPCS PANELS:  Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals and SDP \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/deselection-strategic-jury-selection/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T200327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200327Z
UID:10000277-1638882000-1638885600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Brown Bag on GPS Ankle Monitoring Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Brownbag on GPS Ankle Monitoring Evidence\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n1pm-2pm \nYou receive a case that involves evidence that your client was in a particular location based on data from a GPS ankle monitor.  What steps do you take?  Matt Spurlock will give some ideas on motions to file related to privacy and suppression of the GPS data and Connor Barusch will discuss challenging the reliability of the GPS ankle monitor data through Daubert-Lanigan hearing or at trial.  As with all of our brownbags\, there will be time to discuss individual cases or issues that have come up in your cases. \n1 CLE: Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeal \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/brown-bag-on-gps-ankle-monitoring-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235600
CREATED:20230729T195327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195327Z
UID:10000228-1634302800-1634306400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Our CPCS Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Events and Activities Committee invites you to join us for a Celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. The event will take place by Zoom on October 15\, 2021 1-2pm. Please save the date and join us for a moment of culture\, learning and fun!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/celebration-of-hispanic-latinx-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar
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