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CAFL Fall Certification Training
2022-09-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-09 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-12 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-15 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-19 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-22 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-28 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-30 13:00 - 16:30 UTC
ORIENTATION: August 31 2-4pm
TPCT, all times 1:00-4:30, unless otherwise noted
Sept 6 & 9 (Tues & Friday)
Sept 12 & 15 (Mon & Thurs)
Sept 19 & 22 (Mon & Thurs)
Sept 28 & 30 (Wed & Friday)
Oct 6 (Thursday), 2-4:30 mandatory CRA session
Mock hearings – full day hearing, in person, October 11, 12 & 13 (Tues, Wed & Thurs)

NLT/Zealous Advocacy Training
2022-09-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-28 09:00 - 17:00
By Application
Training Format and Requirements:
This training will take place live (in person) in various locations across the state. The hybrid course will be a combination of live meetings as well as substantial self-directed learning through our learning management system (Talent LMS).
Our Welcome/Introduction day will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The live sessions will take place in various CPCS office conference rooms across the state.
Live Sessions:
Week One Live Sessions: September 13 & 14 (Tues, Wed) 9am to 5pm
Week Two Live Sessions: September 20 & 21 (Tues, Wed) 9am to 5pm
Week Three Live Sessions: September 27 & 28 (Tues, Wed) 9am to 5pm
Week Four Live Sessions: October 4 & 6 (Tues, Thurs) 9am to 5pm
Each Thursday through Tuesday you will complete work on Talent LMS to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises. Please keep your schedules clear for the live sessions.

MHLD Civil Commitment Certification
2022-09-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-30 13:00 - 16:00
Link to Announcement
This intensive mini course is a fully remote training with a mix of live online (Zoom) sessions and substantial online learning through our learning management system (Talent LMS).
The live Zoom sessions will be held 1:00-4:00 PM on the following dates: September 13, 16, 20, 23, 30, and from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM on October 4. Please note the time between the fourth and fifth sessions is longer than the others, and the last session is scheduled earlier in the day, to accommodate those who observe the High Holidays.
Attorneys accepted into the training must also complete a mock hearing for one half-day on either October 13, 14, 17, 18

SORB/SDP Hot Topics: Dr. Renee Sorrentino on Psychopharmacological Treatment
2022-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
Email Pasqua Scibelli for registration information (pscibelli@localhost/cpcs)

SORB Case Crunch
2022-09-21 15:00 - 16:00
Please contact Pasqua Scibelli for registration information (pscibelli@localhost/cpcs)

Pretrial: Alternatives to Jail, Bail, Detention at the Community Justice Support Center
2022-09-21 16:00 - 18:00
This program is hosted by the organizer listed below. 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.

Online Only
CPCS has approved this program for 2.0 credit hours for the xxxxx panels.
Program Faculty
Hon. Cesar Archilla- First Justice, Haverhill Division, District Court Department
Sandra Brown, LCSW, OCC Program Manager- Pretrial Services Program- Quincy
Representative Michael Day, Esq.- House Chair, Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Pamerson Ifill- Deputy Commissioner of Probation for Pretrial Services
Vincent Lorenti, Esq.- Director of the Office of Community Corrections
Myriam Feliz- Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
Defense Counsel TBA
Kyle Schadler, LICSW, OCC Program Manager- Community Justice Support Center- Pittsfield
Program Description
According to County Population Reports published by the Massachusetts Sheriff Association at Mass.gov, the average daily population of people sentenced to the House of Correction dropped 79% between July 2012 and July 2021 from 7,456 to 1,579. During the same period the average daily population of people held pending trial dropped just 21% from 5,319 to 4,182. The Prison Population Initiative indicates that Massachusetts has the lowest per capita incarceration rate in the United States at 275 per 100,000 as of September 2021. Yet, there are still 2.6Xs more people incarcerated per capita in Massachusetts than Canada and Canada and Massachusetts have similar violent crime rates.
The negative impacts of incarceration are widely documented. Incarceration can result in trauma, homelessness, unemployment, family disconnection, and over time contribute to generational poverty. The burden of these negative impacts falls disproportionately on communities of color. A 2020 report from the Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law indicates that Black people are 7.9Xs more likely to be incarcerated than white people and Latinx people are 4.9Xs more likely to be incarcerated than white people. Since those held pretrial make up such a large proportion of people incarcerated in the Commonwealth, one of the most important ways the system can address the negative impact of mass incarceration is to find more effective opportunities to avoid pretrial detention.
The Criminal Justice Reform Acts of 2018 made significant policy changes to improve outcomes in criminal justice. Among these was the creation of a Pretrial Services Division at the MA Probation Service and expansion of the statutory bases for orders to Community Justice Support Centers. This program will provide an overview of developments at the Pretrial Service Division, describe Pretrial Treatment and Pretrial Services pathways to the Community Justice Support Center, and talk about the potential to use these pathways to reduce jail detention and expedite case resolution.
Program Agenda

Welcoming Remarks –Hon. Stacy Fortes, District Court Chief Justice
Keynote – Legislator from Judiciary Committee
Pretrial Services Division – Deputy Commissioner of Pretrial Services, Pamerson Ifill
Pretrial Treatment and Pretrial Services at Community Justice Support Centers – Director of Community Corrections, Vin Lorenti
Testimonials and Success Stories – OCC Program Managers, Defense Bar, ADA
Question and Answer

A Fresh Look at Guardianships, Conservatorships, Commitments and End of Life Care
2022-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-29 09:00 - 12:00
This event is not sponsored by CPCS; Please contact the organizer listed below with any questions or concerns.
The Social Law Library and Massachusetts Guardianship Association
Present
A Fresh Look at Guardianships, Conservatorships, Commitments and End of Life Care
Two-Day Program
Day 1 Webinar: Thursday September 22, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Opening Remarks by Chief Justice John Casey, Probate and Family Court Division
DCF involvement in Guardianships of Minor cases – How, When, Why and Which Court?

Hon. Kathleen A. Sandman, First Justice, Franklin Probate and Family Court
Hon. Carol A. Shaw, Justice, Juvenile Court
Karen Eaton, Esq., Department of Children and Families
Frances Weiner, Esq., CAFL

Conservatorships (Title TBA)

Judge, Probate and Family Court (TBA)
Christina T. Vidoli, Esq., Vidoli Couture, LLP
Rebecca Amaral, Professional Conservator, Amaral Associates

Day 2 Webinar: Thursday, September 29, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Keynote Address by Evelyn Patsos, Esq., Office of Adult Guardianship & Conservatorship Oversight
Commitments and Discharge – Where do we go now?

Gregory P. Teran, Esq., CPCS
Jane Crosby, Esq., Legal Counsel, Vibra Hospital of Western Mass.
Case Manager/Discharge planner (TBA)

Navigating End of Life Care for Persons Under Guardianship

Judge, Probate and Family Court (TBA)
Ellen M. DiPaola, JD, President & CEO, Honoring Choices Massachusetts
Karen Talley, Director of Appeals, CPCS Mental Health Litigation
Lisa Killips, Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-BC

CPCS has approved 2.0 CLE credit hours for the CAFL panel for each day – and the MHLD panel has approved 2.0 credits for Day One, and 3.0 credits for Day Two.

2 CLEs per day // Register Here

A Fresh Look at Guardianships, Conservatorships, Commitments and End of Life Care: 2 Day Program
2022-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-29 09:00 - 12:00
This program is hosted by the organizer listed below. 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.

Register Here

YAD Appeals for Trial Attorneys
2022-09-22 13:00 - 14:30
Join juvenile defenders from across the Commonwealth to learn:

The structure and role of YAD Appeals
How to perfect your appeal
The basics of appellate practice and procedure
A brief overview of Single Justice petitions pursuant to G.L. c. 211, § 3 and Rule 15 interlocutory appeals
Creating the appellate record by preserving legal issues and developing a factual record
Q&A

Presenters:
Afton M. Templin, Director of Juvenile Appeals
Sarah LoPresti, Staff Counsel II, YAD Appeals Unit

Questions? Contact Sarah LoPresti at slopresti@localhost/cpcs or 978/219-5448
Register Here
CLEs: 1.5 for YAD trial and YAD Appeals

NCLER: Strengthening Rights and Ensuring Accountability in Guardianship Systems and Practices: Part One
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:15
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.
Free Webcast: Strengthening Rights and Ensuring Accountability in Guardianship Systems and Practices: Part One
When: Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 3:00-4:15 pm
Improvements 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.
CLICK TO REGISTER HERE

Risk and Safety Assessment Webinar Series
2022-09-27 14:00 - 15:30
This event is not sponsored by CPCS – please contact the organizer listed below with any questions.

“Risk and Safety Assessment 101” June 28, 2022, 2pm
“Strengthening Casework Practice Related to Risk and Safety Assessment” August 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST
“How Issues of Race, Equity and Diversity Impact Risk and Safety Assessment” September 27, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST

Working with Young Adults with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
2022-09-27 14:00 - 16:00
Autism is a complex diagnosis representing a broad range of communication styles and sensory needs. Dr. Eileen Crehan, licensed clinical psychologist (Pegasus Consulting) and researcher (Tufts University) will provide current information on how to best support autistic youth and adults navigating the legal system. Relevant background information about symptoms relating to autism and concrete action steps to use when working with clients will be shared.

2 CLE – YAD, YAD Appeals, Adult Criminal, Adult Criminal Appeals, CAFL, SORB/SDP, MHLD

Register Here
