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SUMMARY:A World Cafe: A meaningful conversation about equity and inclusion & diversity in the court systems and the legal community
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URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/a-world-cafe-a-meaningful-conversation-about-equity-and-inclusion-diversity-in-the-court-systems-and-the-legal-community/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the HHS Office of Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:Important federal laws protect our clients from discrimination. The ADA and Section 504 prohibit discrimination based on disability\, while Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race\, color and national origin.  Yet DCF routinely fails to use interpreters when communicating with our LEP and deaf and hard of hearing clients\, does not translate important documents such as action plans and foster care review reports\, and lacks appropriate services for individuals with disabilities and those who are limited English proficient.  Informal advocacy and motion practice are important tools to challenge discrimination and protect our clients’ rights.  But there is another effective tool you can add to your litigation toolbox.  Attorney Timothy Stark\, Investigator with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR)\, will provide a review of federal anti-discrimination laws and walk you through the steps to file a complaint.  OCR enforces federal civil rights laws which prohibit discrimination in the delivery of health and human services based on race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, age\, sex\, and religion.  You will also hear from your CAFL colleagues about their experiences filing complaints with OCR. \n[Register Here]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/how-to-file-a-discrimination-complaint-with-the-hhs-office-of-civil-rights/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220120T150000
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SUMMARY:FREE JUVENILE TRAINING NEW NFI/ MHAP RESOURCES FOR JUVENILE CLIENTS
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: this event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer with any questions. \nPresented by Mental Health Advocacy for Kids and NFI Family Resource Center Staff\nElisabeth Chee & Jamanae White\nDaniele Rose & Brenna Carney   \nJanuary 20\, 2022\n3:00 to 5:00 pm\nVia ZOOM – link to be provided\n2 CLE credits \nThe Family Resource center in Lowell will present a virtual tour and information about the resources available to our clients for both Delinquency and CRA clients. These include possible diversion programs that have been discussed and set up with the Court for both Pre-Arraignment and Post Arraignment cases.   Additionally\, there are educational services and support provided by the Staff at NFI/FRC.  Join in to see what else the FCR/NFI can help with on your cases \nSponsored by MDA \nQuestions and RSVP: \nMaryellen Cuthbert \n978-250-1270 or Attorneycuthbert@comcast.net \nFlyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/free-juvenile-training-new-nfi-mhap-resources-for-juvenile-clients/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T193000
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SUMMARY:Bipolar Unmasked: Living\, Loving\, Thriving  and Embracing Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS – Please contact the organizer with any questions. \nPresented by the RFK Community Alliance Conroy Speakers Series (Online)\nBipolar Unmasked: Living\, Loving\, Thriving\nand Embracing Mental Wellness\nWednesday\, January 26\, 2022\n6 – 7:30 PM\n(an online event) \nConsultant\, Speaker\, and Advocate\, Hakeem Rahim\, explores mental health and living purposefully in the face of life challenges using his own personal narrative. From struggling with illness in college\, to becoming a forerunner in mental health advocacy\, he shares his reflections on his powerful and ongoing journey – from diagnosis to recovery to wellness from mental illness. \nLearn Hakeem’s key concepts for recovery\, wellness\, and acceptance and how you can use them to empower yourself\, your clients\, and lead your best life in the face of mental illness. \nPlease use the button to register below. All Conroy Speakers Series events are FREE and open to the public but require registration. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/bipolar-unmasked-living-loving-thriving-and-embracing-mental-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202044Z
UID:10000342-1643896800-1643900400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:National Call to Action on Racial Equity
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS – please contact the organizer with questions. \nOn April 13\, 2021\, ACF launched an ambitious equity agenda to eliminate inequities within federal programming\, as well as within the administration of human service programs in jurisdictions. As a part of that effort ACF is planning to announce an Information Memorandum (IM) outlining ACF’s unequivocal commitment to advancing racial equity and strongly encouraging grantees to assess and address how its programs and policies may perpetuate systemic barriers for children and families of color. \nIn accordance with EO 13985\, the focus of this initial IM is on advancing racial equity. However\, ACF intends to build upon the frameworks\, resources\, and tools developed in the initial focus on racial equity to also address equities across other marginalized communities\, including members of religious minorities; lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; and persons who live in rural areas. \nThe Racial Equity IM covers several topics as follows: \n\nThe impact of racism on poverty and the well-being of children and families.\nThe need for comprehensive action to address structural racism within policies and programs that serve as barriers to equal opportunity.\nCurrent work being done within ACF to address racial equity.\nPromising practices conducted in the human services agencies.\nActions ACF urges the field to consider in effort to advance equity.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/national-call-to-action-on-racial-equity/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220203T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220203T170000
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SUMMARY:I'm Not a Bad Parent.
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer below with any questions or concerns.\nThe Family Project invites you to a documentary screening and panel discussion with parents\nimpacted by DCF. The Family Project is a collaboration among students in Northeastern\nUniversity’s School of Journalism\, Citizens for Juvenile Justice\, and Northeastern University’s\nCradle-to-Prison Pipeline Project — an interdisciplinary research initiative focused on\ndismantling the web of systems that contributes to future incarceration. The films and\ndiscussion afterward will look at how DCF disproportionately targets economically and racially\nmarginalized communities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/im-not-a-bad-parent/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220204T133000
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UID:10000317-1643976000-1643981400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Current Drug Trends Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will be presented by Community Health Center of Cape Cod and Boston Medical Center as part of the HEALing Communities Study to reduce opioid overdose deaths in our community.\nPlease RSVP to Deborah Cassell for meeting link.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/current-drug-trends-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
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SUMMARY:Adding a Social Worker to Your Team\, Taking your Practice to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:With Attorneys: \nKally Walsh\, Springfield \nDebbie & Cristina Freitas\, Lowell \nModerated by Dorothy Storrow \nAnd Director of Private CAFL Social Work Meg Grant \nFebruary 7th\, 1-3 PM. \n2 CLE’s \nAre you ready to take your practice to the next level?  Do you need help with the social work aspects of your cases- such as finding appropriate services your client is willing to engage in; solving roadblocks to services; challenging inappropriate or inadequate action plan tasks; identifying and requesting accommodations; empowering your client; and enhancing your communications with your client?  Do you want to educate DCF or your judge with statistics and studies about the impact of trauma\, racism\, and other forms of implicit bias?   If so\, join us for this two hour\, 2 CLE virtual training.  We feature three outstanding private attorneys who regularly retain social workers—both as members of their legal defense teams and for assessments/evaluations– in their CAFL cases.  Learn from them how hiring the right social worker can transform your practice. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/adding-a-social-worker-to-your-team-taking-your-practice-to-the-next-level/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T202245Z
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UID:10000345-1644321600-1644325200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T201843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201843Z
UID:10000336-1644325200-1644328800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING THREE-PART WEBINAR SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS – please contact the organizer with any questions.\nThis three-part series will focus on different types of alcohol and drug testing and monitoring\,\nhow to read alcohol and drug testing reports\, protocol development and implementation\, and\nspecific language to be used in agreements and proposed court orders. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with parenting plans\, relapse plans\, and alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \nJanuary 11\, 2022: Session I will focus on the types of alcohol-detection technology available\,\nincluding windows of detection\, limitations inherent in alcohol testing\, false positives\, and how\nto read alcohol test results. \nFebruary 8\, 2022: Session II will target the many methods available to detect drugs of\nmisuse\, limitations of drug testing\, and how to analyze drug-testing results. \nMarch 8\, 2022: Session III will focus on parenting plans\, how to best implement a protocol to\nensure the safety of the children\, and how to develop an effective protocol that is time efficient\nand cost effective. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with relapse plans\,\nand alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \n  \nRegister Here & Flyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/drug-and-alcohol-testing-three-part-webinar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220211T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201241Z
UID:10000318-1644588000-1644595200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:What to Do When a Child Resists or Rejects a Parent
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by the juvenile court. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\n\n\n\nWHEN: Friday\, February 11\, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nWHERE: One Financial Plaza\, 3rd Floor\, Community Room\, Springfield OR\nZoom Meeting ID: 845 2505 3150 Passcode: hampdenbar\nCONTACT: Noreen Nardi at the Hampden County Bar Association at 732-4660 or via\ne-mail at Admin@hcbar.org. (Pre-registration is requested.)\nWHOM: Children’s Law Project and Family Law Attorneys\nCOST: Free\nCREDIT: This program has been approved for two CAFL CLE Credits. \nFlyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/what-to-do-when-a-child-resists-or-rejects-a-parent/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202245Z
UID:10000346-1644926400-1644930000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T201442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201442Z
UID:10000329-1645016400-1645020000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Holistic Post-Conviction Representation: How Social Service Experts Can Help Attorneys Help Their Clients Through the Post-Conviction World
DESCRIPTION:Training \nWednesday\, February 16\, 2022 \n1PM-2PM \n1 CLE for YAD Appeals and Adult Criminal Appeals \nThere must be some argument I can make based on these treatment records. \nI feel like there is something I am not doing right when I talk with my client\, he doesn’t seem to understand or remember anything I say. \nIf we win this motion and he gets released\, he is going to need help with reentry.  Where do I start… \nIf you have ever had these thoughts as you work on a post-conviction or appellate case\, join us for a panel presentation on how a social services expert can help you provide your client with holistic and zealous post-conviction representation.  \nDuring this 60-minute virtual training\, we will cover: \n\nCPCS staff and resources available to assist you with more holistic representation\nMental Health and Social Services 101\nSuggestions on how to incorporate social services into your post-conviction advocacy\nLitigating and Appealing Motions for Funds\n\nIn addition\, social service private vendors who attended a companion training in October (“The Process of Post-Conviction Litigation”) and are interested in working on post-conviction cases will join us for a short “meet and greet” with counsel. \nPresenters:  \nYouth Advocacy Division:\nClaudia Dunne\, Director of Social Work & Private Social Service Vendors\nAfton Templin\, Director of Juvenile Appeals\nSarah LoPresti\, Staff Counsel\, Juvenile Appeals \nAdult Criminal\, Private Counsel Division:\nKristin Dame\, Director of Private Social Work Services\nMatthew Harper-Nixon\, Staff Counsel\, Criminal Appeals Unit \nQuestions?  Contact your panel director. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/holistic-post-conviction-representation-how-social-service-experts-can-help-attorneys-help-their-clients-through-the-post-conviction-world/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200627Z
UID:10000293-1645020000-1645030800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Training (February 16 & 28; March 3\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:CAFL is now accepting applications for its Winter 2022 Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Certification Training to represent children in CRA cases in the Juvenile Court.  The on line training is a mix of substantial self directed learning and live Zoom sessions.  The Zoom sessions will be held 2:00-5:00 on February 16\, February 28 and March 3\, 2022.  The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  The application deadline is December 31\, 2021.\nFor more information and to download the application\, click [here]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/child-requiring-assistance-cra-training-february-16-28-march-3-2022/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T202733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202733Z
UID:10000352-1645192800-1645198200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Kids in Crisis: The Overprescribing of Psychiatric Medication
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact Mad in America with any questions of concerns.\nMad in America is pleased to announce a pre-release screening of the film Luna. In this short documentary produced by Straight Up Impact and directed by Kate Cohen\, a family shares their experiences and challenges during their children’s journey through the American psychiatric system.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/kids-in-crisis-the-overprescribing-of-psychiatric-medication/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T202044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202044Z
UID:10000343-1645531200-1645534800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Families\, Substance Use Disorder\, and the Courts: Is Compassion Consistent with Accountability?
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer with any questions.\nHow can family law support parents and their children when a parent has a substance use disorder? \nOne in eight children live in a home with a parent with a substance use disorder. Most of these children are under the age of five. \nThis discussion will examine innovations in family law contexts\, such as divorce\, child custody\, and care and dependency cases\, that promote safety and recovery while emphasizing compassion and support for parents. Topics of discussion will include family drug court interventions\, interventions for mothers with opioid use ​disorder\, integrated family medical and behavioral care\, and implications for policy. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/families-substance-use-disorder-and-the-courts-is-compassion-consistent-with-accountability/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T202245Z
UID:10000347-1645531200-1645534800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. \nFree & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession\nStart 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers\, law students\, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives.  We will meet weekly for one hour to build the skills to begin a sustainable meditation practice. \nRegister Here \nPROGRAM CONTENT\nWe know that mindfulness can help to develop greater calmness\, improve work focus and concentration and manage our personal fears and anxieties during these difficult times. However\, it is often challenging to know how to actually start to meditate and then keep the practice going. \nThis 4-week introduction to mindfulness is designed for participants to learn the basic tools of mindfulness\, establish a daily meditation practice\, and learn about the science behind why mindfulness works! There will be a strong emphasis on practicing the following mindfulness skills: \n\nUtilizing mindful grounding techniques to manage anxiety.\nHarnessing the power of the breath to reduce stress.\nCompassionate body scan to establish an embodied and kind relationship with your body.\nChair yoga – mindful movement to enhance our body’s resilience.\nHow to overcome negative self-talk\, core limiting beliefs\, and internalized shame.\nConnect with positive emotions that create more compassion and understanding toward self and others.\nLoving-awareness practice to see the inner beauty of those around you and most importantly to include yourself!\n\nEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES\n\nLearn about the foundations of mindfulness – what it is and how to use it to improve one’s own mental and physical health.\nLearn how to develop a customized personal mindfulness practice using the tools of breath awareness\, walking meditation\, and mindful yoga.\nDevelop an understanding of how mindfulness techniques can be supportive in the workplace\, in interpersonal relationships\, and family life.\nUnderstand how a personal mindfulness practice can help you connect with positive emotions that create more ease in everyday life.\n\nEach session is approved for 1 CLE credit
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mindfulness-tools-for-legal-professionals-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220223T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T204200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204200Z
UID:10000412-1645624800-1645630200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Raising Race in Delinquency & Y.O. Cases
DESCRIPTION:Challenging racial injustice in the juvenile legal system just got a little easier!\nJuvenile Defenders Dismantling Racism has created a toolkit that details how bias appears at every stage of a case along with data\, scholarly research\, case law and tips to successfully confront it.  The toolkit includes sample motions\, reference sheets\, and a 4-page practice guide designed to accompany you to court to help you challenge racism whenever and wherever it arises. \nJoin us on February 23rd from 2-3:30pm to discuss strategies for raising race\, get a copy of the new Toolkit for Raising Race in Delinquency & Youthful Offender Cases and practice using it with a sample case. \nAgenda and materials forthcoming! \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/raising-race-in-delinquency-y-o-cases/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200627Z
UID:10000294-1646056800-1646067600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Training (February 16 & 28; March 3\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:CAFL is now accepting applications for its Winter 2022 Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Certification Training to represent children in CRA cases in the Juvenile Court.  The on line training is a mix of substantial self directed learning and live Zoom sessions.  The Zoom sessions will be held 2:00-5:00 on February 16\, February 28 and March 3\, 2022.  The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  The application deadline is December 31\, 2021.\nFor more information and to download the application\, click [here]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/child-requiring-assistance-cra-training-february-16-28-march-3-2022-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200728Z
UID:10000298-1646233200-1646242200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library: LEGAL WRITING SEMINAR: WITH SOME NOT-SO-TYPICAL TOPICS
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.\nTitle:  Legal Writing Seminar: With Some Not-So-Typical Topics \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 2\, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.\nProgram Fee: $50 \nEvent Information and Registration here:  https://socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2022/03/02/default-calendar/legal-writing-seminar-with-some-not-so-typical-topics-(march-2022) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-legal-writing-seminar-with-some-not-so-typical-topics/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220303T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200628Z
UID:10000295-1646316000-1646326800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Training (February 16 & 28; March 3\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:CAFL is now accepting applications for its Winter 2022 Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) Certification Training to represent children in CRA cases in the Juvenile Court.  The on line training is a mix of substantial self directed learning and live Zoom sessions.  The Zoom sessions will be held 2:00-5:00 on February 16\, February 28 and March 3\, 2022.  The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  The application deadline is December 31\, 2021.\nFor more information and to download the application\, click [here]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/child-requiring-assistance-cra-training-february-16-28-march-3-2022-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220304T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T204700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204700Z
UID:10000438-1646380800-1646413200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Legal Rights and Advocacy Tools:  Supporting Parents who are Immigrants and/or have Limited English Proficiency in the Special Education Process
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer listed below with any questions or concerns. \nJoin us for our free webinar for community service providers: \nLegal Rights and Advocacy Tools:  Supporting Parents who are Immigrants\nand/or have Limited English Proficiency\nin the Special Education Process     \nCovering the following topics and more: \nImmigrant rights in education\, including special education.\nParents’ right to primary language interpretation and translation.\nAddressing the needs of English learners with disabilities.\nThe importance of independent evaluations and how to request them; and\nResponding to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) \nThis webinar will be presented in English. \nMarch 4th\, 2022\n12:30 – 2:00 PM \nRegsiter Here \nPresented by: Diana Santiago\, MAC Senior Attorney\nand Laura Perez\, Helpline Coordinator & Bilingual Parent Advocate
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/legal-rights-and-advocacy-tools-supporting-parents-who-are-immigrants-and-or-have-limited-english-proficiency-in-the-special-education-process/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T201843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T201843Z
UID:10000337-1646744400-1646748000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING THREE-PART WEBINAR SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS – please contact the organizer with any questions.\nThis three-part series will focus on different types of alcohol and drug testing and monitoring\,\nhow to read alcohol and drug testing reports\, protocol development and implementation\, and\nspecific language to be used in agreements and proposed court orders. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with parenting plans\, relapse plans\, and alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \nJanuary 11\, 2022: Session I will focus on the types of alcohol-detection technology available\,\nincluding windows of detection\, limitations inherent in alcohol testing\, false positives\, and how\nto read alcohol test results. \nFebruary 8\, 2022: Session II will target the many methods available to detect drugs of\nmisuse\, limitations of drug testing\, and how to analyze drug-testing results. \nMarch 8\, 2022: Session III will focus on parenting plans\, how to best implement a protocol to\nensure the safety of the children\, and how to develop an effective protocol that is time efficient\nand cost effective. Additional discussion will include monitoring associated with relapse plans\,\nand alcohol and drug testing in cases involving suspected or confirmed substance misuse. \n  \nRegister Here & Flyer
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/drug-and-alcohol-testing-three-part-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T205200Z
UID:10000460-1646834400-1646841600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Trauma in the Legal Profession
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer listed below with any comments or concerns.\nIn honor of Black and Women’s History months\, which this year are focused on health\, wellness\, healing\, and hope\, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers MA and the Racial Justice Project of the Mass Law Reform Institute bring you an experienced panel that will examine the unique stressors of working in legal services and nonprofits\, especially for attorneys of color and women and discuss how to maintain emotional and psychological health through trauma. Immediately following the discussion\, participants will be invited to join breakout sessions for focused discussions.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/building-resilience-from-trauma-in-the-legal-profession/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T205500Z
UID:10000474-1647511200-1647514800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:"The ABCs of the ACP" on the Affordable Connectivity Program
DESCRIPTION:This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer listed below with any questions. \nRegistration link   \n\nMLRI will host an informational session on the new federal monthly internet discount program Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).  Questions are welcomed. \nACP is available to Massachusetts households with a member\, who has an income of 200% or below the Federal Poverty Level Income\, or participates in SNAP\,  free/reduced school lunch and breakfast\, MassHealth (Medicare)\, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\, WIC and more. \n\nFlyers available in English\, Spanish\, Cabo Verde\, Haitian Kreole\, Vietnamese\, Chinese\, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. \n\nAnd it’s not too late to sign up for the Access to Justice Listening Session –  Court users’ experiences during the pandemic.  Learn more and register at this link: www.masslegalservices.org/content/listening-session-court-users-experiences-during-pandemic
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-abcs-of-the-acp-on-the-affordable-connectivity-program/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204801Z
UID:10000444-1647851400-1647865800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Training (March 17- May 3rd)
DESCRIPTION:CPCS is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases.  The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom sessions two mornings a week for four weeks.  The training concludes with two half-days in the morning. Preference will be given to attorneys who submit applications by January 28th and who commit to accepting cases in central and western Massachusetts\, where we currently have an attorney shortage. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.\nFor more information about the training and to download the application download the following: Training Notice and Application. \n** Please note that as of July 1\, 2021\, the rate of payment for work billed on CAFL cases (excluding Child Requiring Assistance cases) has been increased to $75/hr.  
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-training-march-17-may-3rd-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204900Z
UID:10000445-1648110600-1648125000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Training (March 17- May 3rd)
DESCRIPTION:CPCS is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases.  The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom sessions two mornings a week for four weeks.  The training concludes with two half-days in the morning. Preference will be given to attorneys who submit applications by January 28th and who commit to accepting cases in central and western Massachusetts\, where we currently have an attorney shortage. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.\nFor more information about the training and to download the application download the following: Training Notice and Application. \n** Please note that as of July 1\, 2021\, the rate of payment for work billed on CAFL cases (excluding Child Requiring Assistance cases) has been increased to $75/hr.  
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-training-march-17-may-3rd-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204900Z
UID:10000446-1648456200-1648470600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Training (March 17- May 3rd)
DESCRIPTION:CPCS is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases.  The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom sessions two mornings a week for four weeks.  The training concludes with two half-days in the morning. Preference will be given to attorneys who submit applications by January 28th and who commit to accepting cases in central and western Massachusetts\, where we currently have an attorney shortage. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.\nFor more information about the training and to download the application download the following: Training Notice and Application. \n** Please note that as of July 1\, 2021\, the rate of payment for work billed on CAFL cases (excluding Child Requiring Assistance cases) has been increased to $75/hr.  
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-training-march-17-may-3rd-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193452
CREATED:20230729T205600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T205600Z
UID:10000481-1648562400-1648567800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL 101: What Every Public Defender in Every Division Needs to Know About a C&P Case.
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life of a Care and Protection case and how it impacts our clients. This training will highlight not only what happens in a C&P case\, but how it impacts your criminal\, delinquency\, or mental health case.\nFaculty:\nBrian DeMott\, PDD Worcester (former CAFL attorney) & Garrett Marshall\, YAD Worcester (former CAFL attorney) \nRegister Here \n1.5 CLE YAD Trial Panel\, YAD Appeals\, CAFL. Criminal Appeals\, Mental Health
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-101-what-every-public-defender-in-every-division-needs-to-know-about-a-cp-case/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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