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SUMMARY:Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever witnessed or experienced implicit bias or racism in your CAFL casework and didn’t know how to respond in the moment? Do you feel like you could use some ideas on how to respond if this happens to you? Join us for the next CAFL Racial Equity Drop-In on May 30\, 2023.  Come brainstorm with colleagues in a no-judgment and no-pressure environment on how to respond to these incidents when they occur and beyond!  We started this conversation last month and it was so productive we agreed to continue the conversation with the goal of combining our ideas into a “guide” for practitioners. You do not need to have been at an earlier drop-in to come to this one. We look forward to seeing those who can come and to continuing the great\, substantive\, creative conversations we are having at these drop-ins.\nYou can register to attend here.\nApproved for 1 CAFL CLE.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/monthly-cafl-race-equity-drop-in-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T120000
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SUMMARY:MHLD RED (Race\, Equity & Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL\nAnnouncing a new drop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? Every month we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story\, develop strategy\, draft cross and direct examinations\, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf-uppj8jGdxypq_aJlkx5_qsOFHHRcKC
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-red-race-equity-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T160000
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SUMMARY:Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
DESCRIPTION:Is your client seeking placement of the child with a parent or relative in another state? Has DCF proposed moving the child to another state over your client’s objection?  Come learn about the intricacies of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and how it impacts placement of children outside Massachusetts.  We will review the ICPC’s purpose\, the procedures for seeking a home study in another state\, expedited placements\, and what to do if the receiving state rejects the proposed custodian. We will also discuss the Appeals Court’s recent decision in Adoption of Knox\, which addresses application of the ICPC to parents.2 CAFL CLEs \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-6vqj8rHNyrCMKAj_7bUILJ_tBkJ1Ew
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/interstate-compact-on-the-placement-of-children-icpc/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T150000
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SUMMARY:Part 3 of the Cultural Humility Series: Kinship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the SJC Court Improvement Program Training Committee.\nJoin us as we hear from experts in the field about how to realize kinship care for children\, including: \n\nThe Importance of placement with kin\nMaking kin a priority\nPathways to placing kids with kin\nHow to speak to kin about coming forward\nThe experience of kin placement\n\n2 CLE for CAFL/YAD\nMore information can be found here. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/part-3-of-the-cultural-humility-series-kinship-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T170000
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UID:10000766-1686229200-1686243600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MCLE: Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by MCLE. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (customerservice@mcle.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\n4 CLE:  CAFL and CAFL Appellate \nFor more information and registration information click link below: \nhttps://www.mcle.org/product/catalog/code/2230194WBC
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mcle-introducing-excluding-evidence-at-trial/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T160000
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UID:10000018-1686646800-1686672000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Go to the Head of the Class! Education Law Basics for Court-Involved Youth
DESCRIPTION:The EdLaw Project is offering a one day in-person training on the basics of education advocacy at the Worcester Law Library on Tuesday\, June 13\, 2023.   Please join us for a day of learning about how best to advocate for your clients in school. Key topics will include special education\, school discipline\, manifestation determination reviews\, and school stability.\nPlease note\, this training is meant for attorneys newer to the practice or with limited experience with education law.  (If you are an experienced attorney and feel like you have some training gaps around education law\, reach out and let me know – we are happy to offer additional trainings and supports). \nThis training has been approved for 6.5 YAD / CAFL CLEs.  Register here.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/go-to-the-head-of-the-class-education-law-basics-for-court-involved-youth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T120000
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CREATED:20230729T223746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T223746Z
UID:10000749-1686736800-1686744000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Interviewing Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Wildflower Alliance and the CPCS Holistic Defense Working Group\nApproved for 2 CLE Credits for all CPCS Panels \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceCprTwtEtCNtnxVcTDuMgeAh1PcFMUG
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/trauma-informed-interviewing-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T143000
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CREATED:20230612T011510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T011510Z
UID:10000016-1686747600-1686753000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Equal Protection and Commonwealth v. Long Hearings at the Motion Stage: Strategies for Successful Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an engaging presentation by a statewide panel of lawyers with experience litigating Long evidentiary motions and a Q+A session. Approximately 30 Long motions have been litigated since the decision was released in 2020\, and this knowledgeable panel will present strategies that have worked for defendants as well as how to challenge the roadblocks the Commonwealth and the Court put in place to try to prevent justice for our clients. We will also incorporate the just released decisions in Van Rader and Cuffee. Anticipated topics will include: \n\nProtecting your expert and combatting Daubert challenges\nWhat to do when the Commonwealth hires their own expert\nWhat does a reasonable inference really mean?\nHow to address attempts to bifurcate equal protection and 4th/14th suppression issues\nWhat to do when the cops say “I didn’t see the driver’s race”\nAdvanced issues in discovery practice\nBuilding a record for appeal\n\nPresenters to include: Dan Gaudet\, Katy Naples-Mitchell\, Connor Barusch\, Cristina Rodriguez\, Michelle Dame\, John Warren\, Josh Raisler Cohn \nThis program has been approved for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS panels: Adult Criminal\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD\, YAD Appeals and Mental Health Trial Panel \nPlease Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOyupjMtGNTb6YuvevBWj_-BB7xmkfEC \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/equal-protection-and-commonwealth-v-long-hearings-at-the-motion-stage-strategies-for-successful-litigation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T180000
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UID:10000720-1686758400-1686765600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Social Law Library Presents How to Handle an Administrative Agency Hearing Case
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 14\, 2023\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ETOnline Only \nJoin our experienced panel of attorneys and hearing examiners for this wide-ranging program on administrative hearings. The program will provide guidance and best practices for handling an administrative hearing\, from start to finish\, and from all perspectives. The diverse panel will draw on their experiences before different agencies. Among the topics to be discussed include: \n\nPre-hearing practice: discovery\, subpoenas\, preparing witnesses\nHearings: virtual vs. in-person\nHearings:  preserving the record and making objections\nHearings:  reliance on expert testimony\nPost-hearings: closing briefs\, post-hearing motions\nPerspectives from hearing examiners and the agencies\nEmerging and dominant legal issues.\n\nFaculty:\nEric Tennen\, Magistrate\, Division of Administrative Law Appeals\nMimi Wong\, General Counsel\, Sex Offender Registry Board\nRachael A. Michaud\, Deputy General Counsel\, Sex Offender Registry Board\nNancy Brody\, Deputy General Counsel\, Department of Children and Families\nRachel Healey\, Hearing Officer\, State Board of Retirement\nMichael Kantrovitz\, Partner\, Kantrovitz & Kantrovitz\, LLC \nFor more information visit www.socialaw.com \n2 CAFL CLEs
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/social-law-library-presents-how-to-handle-an-administrative-agency-hearing-case/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T160000
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CREATED:20230612T212422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T212759Z
UID:10000020-1686834000-1686844800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mental Health Law Case Update - With some pivotal cases added for good measure...
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us as we update our knowledge of Commitment and Guardianship Case\nLaw. This dynamic session will feature forty-six (46) pivotal cases\, meticulously\nselected from the rich tapestry of recent legal developments and landmark judgments. \nOver the course of our seminar\, we will tackle cases from the Supreme\, Federal\nand Appellate Courts as well as matters from the Massachusetts Supreme\nJudicial Court emerging over the past three years. More importantly\, we will revisit those impactful cases that may have faded from your memory but still possess significant relevance. The Learning Objective is to refresh your legal knowledge\, foster a nuanced understanding of basic principles\, and rekindle your insights into the complex terrain of Mental Health Law. \nOur session will be highly interactive\, encouraging dialogues and sharing of perspectives. \nWhether you are focused on the Guardianship Panel or the Commitment\nside\, this seminar promises to provide immense value by offering a comprehensive refresher on influential cases that may have slipped off the radar. \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 3 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf–orTkqEtX-2F0qXYsqamqhT7NqNj6r#/registration[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mental-health-law-case-update/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230615T005349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T191859Z
UID:10000026-1687266000-1687269600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever witnessed or experienced implicit bias or racism in your CAFL casework and didn’t know how to respond in the moment? Do you feel like you could use some ideas on how to respond if this happens to you? Join us for the next CAFL Racial Equity Drop-In on May 30\, 2023. Come brainstorm with colleagues in a no-judgment and no-pressure environment on how to respond to these incidents when they occur and beyond! We started this conversation last month and it was so productive we agreed to continue the conversation with the goal of combining our ideas into a “guide” for practitioners. You do not need to have been at an earlier drop-in to come to this one. We look forward to seeing those who can come and to continuing the great\, substantive\, creative conversations we are having at these drop-ins. Approved for 1 CAFL CLE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/monthly-cafl-race-equity-drop-in/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230614T203342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T203345Z
UID:10000024-1687356000-1687363200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Trying Cases Against Pro Se Litigants
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Embark on an enlightening journey with us as we delve into an engaging exploration of handling Pro-Se litigants in Probate Court proceedings. This is your chance to sharpen your skills and broaden your understanding of the intricate legal landscape. Our seminar will provide valuable insights into effective strategies\, ethical considerations\, and the impact of recent court decisions in this field. Our primary objective is to equip you with the necessary tools to effectively surmount challenges typically encountered by the Respondent’s Counsel\, especially in the context of accelerating case progression. \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 2 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-2trz0iHNGqoU9TJUkIjan7OxaSETP4[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/trying-cases-against-pro-se-litigants/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Toni Hall":MAILTO:attyhall@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T180000
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CREATED:20230729T223845Z
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UID:10000750-1687363200-1687370400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The Dee Kennedy Project: Addressing the Realities of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Justice Involvement in Suffolk County
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by Social Law Library. For assistance\, questions on group discounts\, accommodations requests\, special billing\, program content\, out-of-state CLE credits\, and general contact CLE Coordinator\, Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com) . This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nFaculty: Sheila Casey\, Esq.\, Specialty Courts Administrator\, Executive Office of the Trial Court\, Hon. Lisa Ann Grant\, Associate Justice\, Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court\, Sandra Andrade\, Peer Advocate/Recovery Coach\, The Dee Kennedy Project & North Suffolk Community Services\, Katherine Bryce\, Project Coordinator\, The Dee Kennedy Project \nThe Dee Kennedy Project (DKP) helps justice-involved adults find supportive pathways to exit commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The DKP offers a variety of services – from offering a supportive ear\, to speaking with a peer advocate and recovery coach\, to helping individuals to achieve short- and long-term goals at their own pace.  The DKP offers advocacy\, peer support\, connection to social and clinical services\, and interdisciplinary collaboration to best serve and assist survivors of CSE as they navigate the criminal justice system. \nThe framework for the DKP is to provide trauma-informed and client-centered interventions provided by a Peer Advocate/Recovery Coach working with North Suffolk and a supporting team. \nThe DKP team also aims to educate court staff\, attorneys\, and service providers on best practices in understanding Commercial Sexual Exploitation\, and working with and representing this population in Boston Courts and available resources. \n4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET\nOnline Only\, Webinar Fee: $65\nCAFL CLEs: 2  \nFor more information and to register: https://www.socialaw.com/education/event-detail/2023/06/21/default-calendar/the-dee-kennedy-project—addressing-the-realities-of-commercial-sexual-exploitation-and-justice-involvement-in-suffolk-county
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-dee-kennedy-project-addressing-the-realities-of-commercial-sexual-exploitation-and-justice-involvement-in-suffolk-county/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230612T011612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T170819Z
UID:10000019-1687435200-1687438800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Guardianship Roundtable 1st Meeting: Temporary Guardianships
DESCRIPTION:Do you want an opportunity to talk about: guardianship issues? “case crunch” your case? problems in your probate court?\nThere will be a short presentation on TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS. You will learn what to do when you get a Motion for Temporary Guardian without time to prepare\, what to do when the Motion for Temporary Guardian was allowed before you were appointed\, what the petitioner must prove to succeed on a Motion for Temporary Guardian. \nThis program qualifies for 1 CLE on the Mental Health Trial Panel \nPlease use link below to register. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/guardianship-roundtable-1st-meeting-temporary-guardianships/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T150000
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CREATED:20230614T205015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T205017Z
UID:10000025-1687438800-1687446000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Winning Before You Start: In Guardianship and Commitment Cases
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part 1: Participants will work through scenarios that arise including the following topics: \n\nWhen to file a motion to dismiss.\nProcedural inadequacies.\nDefects and/or omissions in the petition.\nInadequate notice to parties.\n\n  \nPart 2: Regional Coordinator Meeting (some information shared will be specific to regions) \n\nDiscussion of Guardianship of C.A.\nAny new updates\nStatus of person hearings\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOyopzwvG9WaXBcddjGYRpQvjbrExduy \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nHOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT EITHER: \nELAINE POURINSKI\, RC for Hampshire/Franklin – epourinski@aol.com \nDEBORAH STEVENS\, RC for Hampden/Berkshire – dhsesq84@comcast.net \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/winning-before-you-start-in-guardianship-and-commitment-cases/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Hill Stevens":MAILTO:dhsesq84@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T150000
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CREATED:20230729T224547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T224547Z
UID:10000773-1687442400-1687446000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Guardianship Roundtable 1st Meeting: Temporary Guardianships
DESCRIPTION:Do you want an opportunity to talk about: guardianship issues? “case crunch” your case? problems in your probate court?\nThere will be a short presentation on TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS. You will learn what to do when you get a Motion for Temporary Guardian without time to prepare\, what to do when the Motion for Temporary Guardian was allowed before you were appointed\, what the petitioner must prove to succeed on a Motion for Temporary Guardian. \nThis program qualifies for 1 CLE on the Mental Health Trial Panel \nPlease use link below to register. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/guardianship-roundtable-1st-meeting-temporary-guardianships-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230613T183004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T201039Z
UID:10000022-1687946400-1687953600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Facilitated Discussion on How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors on the Part of Clients and Petitioner’s Counsel
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Limited to 40 participants) \nBarnstable\, Plymouth and Bristol Counties\, Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Sessions \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 2 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL PANEL and MHLD APPEALS PANEL \nRegional Coordinator’s Michael O’Brien (Bristol County) and Joan Legraw (Barnstable and Plymouth Counties) will facilitate a group discussion of several challenging behaviors on the part of clients and/or opposing counsel often encountered in commitment and guardianship cases. In small breakout groups\, participants will discuss several hypothetical fact patterns\, including client decisional ambivalence and/or resistance to advice\, the role of standby counsel\, and the failure of Petitioner to file appropriate pleadings in DNR and Rogers cases. All participants will then rejoin the main session to present the opinions and solutions of their group. \nAfter the session participants will: \nBe better able to respond productively to several challenging client behaviors often encountered in commitment and guardianship cases. \nUnderstand how to respond to requests from Petitioner’s counsel’s and pro-se petitioner’s request for assistance in filing required pleadings. \nBe familiar as to when they may need to withdraw from a case\, and how to do so while respecting the client’s right to confidentiality and the court’s potential expectation that counsel remain as “stand-by counsel.” \nBe advantaged by practical advice from session participants on how to deal with specific challenging behaviors on the part of clients and Petitioner’s counsel (and/or pro-se petitioners). \nPlease note that this session is limited to (40)  participants. \n  \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuyqqjgpGNbDjWYgF-6ARzG2k0RPujf8 \nfor questions: \nJoan LeGraw:   attorneyjlegraw@gmail.com \n Mike O’Brien:   obrienmichael80@yahoo.com \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/facilitated-discussion-on-how-to-deal-with-challenging-behaviors-on-the-part-of-clients-and-petitioners-counsel/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael O'Brien":MAILTO:obrienmichael80@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230613T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T200035Z
UID:10000023-1687960800-1687968000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Canceled: Working with clients who are Deaf and hard of hearing and their families: a presentation by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Training canceled for 6/28/2023. Reschdule date: TBD. \nOrganized by Deborah Cassell\, CAFL Resource Attorney (Barnstable County) – deborahcassell_atty@hotmail.com\nPresented by Jonathan O’Dell\, MCDHH \nCLE: 2 CAFL; 2 MHLD Trial Panel and MHLD Appeals Panel \nIn Massachusetts and elsewhere in the United States\, access to the courts and legal services by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals remains problematic. This happens for a variety of reasons – insufficient numbers of legal American Sign Language interpreters\, Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) providers. \nAdditionally\, knowledge related to the provision of appropriate communication access services remains elusive\, as does the proper implementation of such services across a wide spectrum of legal and social services. \nThis presentation by MCDHH will help you to understand what appropriate communication access is; what cultural\, communicative\, procedural and technical considerations to take into account when working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and families\, and how MCDHH staff can work with you to ensure positive outcomes for our constituency. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82756126205?pwd=U0tkRzg0WUNXMVdBUmhCcC9MWnlDQT09[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-clients-who-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-and-their-families-a-presentation-by-the-massachusetts-commission-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-mcdhh/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Cassell%2C CAFL Regional Coordinator":MAILTO:deborahcassell_atty@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230729T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T224045Z
UID:10000760-1687960800-1687968000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Working with clients who are Deaf and hard of hearing and their families: a presentation by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Deborah Cassell\, CAFL Resource Attorney (Barnstable County) – deborahcassell_atty@hotmail.comPresented by Jonathan O’Dell\, MCDHH \nCLE: 2 CAFL; 2 MHLD Trial and MHLD Appeals Panel \nIn Massachusetts and elsewhere in the United States\, access to the courts and legal services by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals remains problematic. This happens for a variety of reasons – insufficient numbers of legal American Sign Language interpreters\, Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) providers. \nAdditionally\, knowledge related to the provision of appropriate communication access services remains elusive\, as does the proper implementation of such services across a wide spectrum of legal and social services. \nThis presentation by MCDHH will help you to understand what appropriate communication access is; what cultural\, communicative\, procedural and technical considerations to take into account when working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and families\, and how MCDHH staff can work with you to ensure positive outcomes for our constituency. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82756126205?pwd=U0tkRzg0WUNXMVdBUmhCcC9MWnlDQT09
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-clients-who-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-and-their-families-a-presentation-by-the-massachusetts-commission-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-mcdhh-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230729T224145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T224145Z
UID:10000765-1687960800-1687968000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MCLE: Dissecting Attorney Client Privilege & the Work Product Doctrine
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by MCLE. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (customerservice@mcle.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\n2 CLE:  CAFL and CAFL Appellate\nRebroadcasts July 13\, 2023\, 12:00 noon-2:00pm\, July 21\, 10:00am-12:00 noon \nFor more information and registration information click link below: \nhttps://www.mcle.org/product/catalog/code/2230203WBC
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mcle-dissecting-attorney-client-privilege-the-work-product-doctrine/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230629T224440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T224440Z
UID:10000073-1688025600-1688058000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:test
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/test/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230630T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230612T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T213815Z
UID:10000021-1688126400-1688130000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? Every month we will focus on a different topic arising in our litigation. Come talk about how to tell your client’s story\, develop strategy\, draft cross and direct examinations\, move to admit relevant studies and articles and make effective arguments to the court. This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch!\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE FOR MHLD TRIAL AND MHLD APPEALS PANEL\n\nREGISTER HERE:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf-uppj8jGdxypq_aJlkx5_qsOFHHRcKC#/registration\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230710T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230612T011510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T011510Z
UID:10000014-1688977800-1689355800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MCLE: Trial Advocacy Workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:This program is hosted by MCLE. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (customerservice@mcle.org). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues.\nFor more information\, including how to register\, please click link below: https://www.mcle.org/product/catalog/code/2230193P01 \nMonday\, July 10 – Friday\, July 14\, 2023\, 8:30 am-5:30 pm\, MCLE Conference Center\, Ten Winter Place\, Boston \n8 CLE: CAFL
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mcle-trial-advocacy-workshop-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230717T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230717T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T195039Z
UID:10000096-1689580800-1689613200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Test Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/test-event/
CATEGORIES:Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230720T184344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T184528Z
UID:10000099-1690293600-1690300800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CPCS Forensic Practice Series - Digital Forensics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a training on digital forensics for defense attorneys.  The training will cover an overview of digital evidence\, technology\, and sources of information\, a focused look at cell phones and cell phone extractions\, geofence warrants and motion litigation\, expert issues (defense and Commonwealth)\, and an introduction to issues regarding AI and Deepfake technology. \nRegister by clicking here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Vwk-3bKQwOcPllqpzc5-w \nFaculty: \nKyle Wibby\, Supervising Attorney\, CPCS Public Defender Division\, Barnstable County \nBrooke Gottleib\, Consulting Associate – Digital Forensics\, Charles River Associates \nIra Gant\, Director\, CPCS Forensic Services \nCLE Credit:  The following CPCS Panels are offering 2 hours of CLE for this training:  Adult Criminal Trial\, Criminal Appeals\, YAD Trial\, YAD Appeals\, CAFL Trial and CAFL Appeals \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cpcs-forensic-practice-series-digital-forensics/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ira Gant":MAILTO:igant@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230630T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T172306Z
UID:10000074-1690376400-1690380000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In – Advocating for Our Clients Who Are Limited English Proficient and Their Children
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Next Race Equity Drop in July 26\, 1:00-2:00 – Advocating for Our Clients Who Are Limited English Proficient and Their Children \nHave your clients had their court cases continued over and over again because no interpreter was available?   Has DCF told your parent client to attend a service that is only offered in a language the client does not speak?   Do you represent a child who is losing the ability to communicate with their parents because they are placed in an English only speaking home?  Are parent-child visits cancelled because there’s no interpreter for the DCF worker observing the visit?  Are your clients routinely handed documents written in a language they cannot read?  After several colleagues raised issues around language access at our last few drop ins\, we decided to devote our next session to the challenges faced by our clients who are limited English proficient.  Please join us on July 26\, 1:00-2:00 to brainstorm with colleagues on how to protect the civil and due process rights of our clients who are limited English proficient.  You can register to attend here. \nApproved for 1 CAFL CLE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/monthly-cafl-race-equity-drop-in-advocating-for-our-clients-who-are-limited-english-proficient-and-their-children/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230713T170906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T230600Z
UID:10000079-1691668800-1691674200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Mad in America: Supporting a Child\, Teen or Young Adult in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This program is hosted by Mad in America. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. (cruggiero@madinamerica.com). This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with\, or solve\, registration issues. \nThis program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the MHLD Trial Panel and MHLD Appeals Panel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Mad in America as we hear stories of intense trial and transformation from our guest speakers\, discuss approaches to supporting children\, teens\, and young adults in crisis\, and end with an open audience Q&A. These incredible panelists will share information\, resources\, and inspiration for those on the journey as well as practitioners and anyone else interested in the topic. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mad-in-america-supporting-a-child-teen-or-young-adult-in-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230815T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20231015T223547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T223626Z
UID:10000815-1692086400-1692115200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Free training on Psychopharmacology
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More information here and to register: Psychopharmacology: Essential Information for Mental Health Professionals (pesi.com) \nCLE: 6 CAFL[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/free-training-on-psychopharmacology/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230818T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230818T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230816T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T190625Z
UID:10000785-1692387000-1692394200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Screening & Discussion of the Movie EARTH MAMA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a screening and discussion of one of the most anticipated movies to come out of the Sundance Film Festival\, Earth Mama. The movie tells the story of Gia\, a young\, pregnant single mother in recovery with two kids in foster care. It chronicles her struggle as she works\, attends court-ordered programs\, visits her kids and simply navigates a life whose precarity imbues every day with a steady undercurrent of tension. If the system seems rigged for Gia to fail\, it’s because it is. \nDiscussion Questions For Earth Mama here. \n*Feel free to bring any other interested viewers\, however\, please note that this movie is rated R and the theater is a small venue\, so plan accordingly.* \nCLE: 2 CAFL \nBuy a ticket here: https://lunalowell.com/movies/earth-mama/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/screening-discussion-of-the-movie-earth-mama/
LOCATION:The Luna Theater\, 250 Jackson Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150315
CREATED:20230827T213821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T213904Z
UID:10000789-1692705600-1692709200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Multiplying the Challenge: Parenting as a Disabled Immigrant
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hosted by National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities \nPanelists: Jennifer Senda & Angelica Garcia\nFacilitator: Luanjiao Aggie Hu\nTuesday\, August 22\, 2023\n12:00 PM ET \nRegister for upcoming webinar. \nCLE: 1 CAFL[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/multiplying-the-challenge-parenting-as-a-disabled-immigrant/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Remote,Webinar
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