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SUMMARY:ICWA Training
DESCRIPTION:In person All Day Event in Mashpee – More info to follow
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/icwa-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000
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SUMMARY:Juvenile and Child Welfare Training
DESCRIPTION:Platform: In-Person \nProgram Description: \nHon. Kerry A. Ahern\, first justice of the Lawrence Juvenile Court\, is hosting a free training and bench/bar event on Thursday\, May 8\, at the Lawrence Juvenile Court. \n  \nThis is a great opportunity to learn from and meet judges who will be covering topics including: \n\nThe new care and protection rules\nAmendments to Rule 14 of the Massachusetts Rule of Criminal Procedure\nThe recent Juvenile Policy & Data Dashboard Report\n\n  \nFaculty: \n\nHon. Kerry A. Ahern\, First Justice\, Program Chair\nEssex County Juvenile Court-Newburyport\, Lawrence
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/juvenile-and-child-welfare-training/
LOCATION:lawrence Juvenile Court\, 2 Appleton Street\, Lawrence\, MA\, 01840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T130000
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UID:10002874-1747044000-1747054800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:RACE\, RESTRAINTS & RISK OF HARM
DESCRIPTION:  \nRACE\, RESTRAINTS & RISK OF HARM \nMay 12th 10am-1pm  \n(3 CLEs) \nCPCS Training Center \n120 Front Street\, 3rd floor\, Worcester  \nVirtual option also available \n  \n  \nAfter this training\, you will be better able to: \n\nUnderstand the decision-making criteria for the application of chemical and physical restraints and the racial disparities which exist.\nRecognize how the use of restraints and the disparate on clients of color result in erroneous decisions about risk of harm and unlawful commitment.\nExplore concrete steps and tools for using the existing research to educate the Court to effectively advocate for our clients.\n\nPart 1: Discussion of relevant research and data. \nLearn from MHLD staff and private counsel and clinical colleagues\, Dr. Tina Adams and Dr. Jessica Isom: \n\nExistence of structural racism in healthcare and bias of providers;\nExplanation of criteria considered with application of restraints;\nReview of the current research and data illustrating disparate use of restraints\nHow the use of restraints are proxies for risk of harm in commitment cases\n\nPart 2: Stories of unlawful use of restraint:   \nMatt Tuleja & Freddy Shegog \n  \nPart 3: Small group breakouts \nBrainstorm strategies to use existing research\, regs & data \nPart 4: Roundtable conversation: how to educate & advocate \n  \nPlease register in advance for in-person tickets: EVENTBRITE LINK  \nOr register for remote attendance: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bPlTw3jiSKCbTSgxeIydzg
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/race-restraints-risk-of-harm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250507T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T191859Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Social Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONFERENCE IS MEANT FOR BOTH STAFF SSAS/SOCIAL WORKERS AND EXPERT VENDOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AS PART OF INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE TEAMS\, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW\, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS\, MENTAL HEALTH COMMITMENTS AND ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS\, AND ADULT CRIMINAL CASES. ALL STAFF\, STAFF ATTORNEYS\, BAR ADVOCATES\, AND PANEL MEMBERS WELCOME.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/3rd-annual-social-services-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250404T211922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T211922Z
UID:10002881-1747141200-1747148400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater State Hospital Webinar Series \n  \nPlease join us for a series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital\, focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed in our most recent semi-annual report issued in February 2025. Each webinar will include a question and answer segment. \nMaterials and recordings will be provided after the conference. \nASL and CART will be provided for all sessions \n  \nOverview of BSH Webinar \nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will explain what BSH is and present a broad overview of all of DLC’s findings and recommendations from the February 2025 report. \n  \nBSH Care and Treatment Webinar \nTuesday\, May 6\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus on the mental health care and treatment provided to individuals held at BSH\, including concerns about restraint\, seclusion\, and involuntary medication practices. \n  \nBSH Facilities Issues Webinar \nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025 from 1 pm – 3:00 pm \n  \nThis webinar will focus discuss physical conditions within BSH – a state prison facility – and their impact on the health\, safety\, and treatment of individuals held at BSH. \n  \nREGISTER TODAY \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/bridgewater-state-hospital-webinar-series-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250507T191507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T191750Z
UID:10002901-1747213200-1747236600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Social Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONFERENCE IS MEANT FOR BOTH STAFF SSAS/SOCIAL WORKERS AND EXPERT VENDOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AS PART OF INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE TEAMS\, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW\, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS\, MENTAL HEALTH COMMITMENTS AND ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS\, AND ADULT CRIMINAL CASES. ALL STAFF\, STAFF ATTORNEYS\, BAR ADVOCATES\, AND PANEL MEMBERS WELCOME.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/3rd-annual-social-services-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250422T143157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T143329Z
UID:10002891-1747224000-1747229400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Demystifying Mental Health Diagnoses: What People Who've Been There Have To Say
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This program is being presented by an outside organization so all questions need to be directed to that organization.  DPH-HDP@mass.gov \nMay 14\, 2025 – Noon \n1.5 CLE Credits available for MHLD Litigation and MHLD Appeal//s \nThis webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers\, each offering their unique perspectives and experiences. They will share their personal journeys\, their work in this field\, the resources available to community members\, as well as the challenges and triumphs they have encountered while striving to break the stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses. Together\, we will explore the intersectionality of mental health and disability\, honoring the resilience\, creativity\, and strength of those who continue to shape our world in impactful ways. We hope you can join us for this important conversation! With gratitude\, The Health and Disability Program in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity and the Department of Mental Health \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/demystifying-mental-health-diagnoses-what-people-whove-been-there-have-to-say/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20240905T224209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T160918Z
UID:10002680-1747231200-1747234800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Evidence Series: 911 Calls
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTER: Jessica Kirane\, CPCS Training Department Staff Attorney \n911 calls can be full of emotion and hearsay\, yet the Commonwealth sometimes wants to put them into evidence\, especially when they don’t have the caller to put on the stand for some reason. Lean how to get this evidence excluded. \n1 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels:  Criminal Defense Trials (Adult)\, Post-Conviction (Adult); YAD\, YAD Appeals\, Mental Health (Trials)\, Mental Health Appeals\, Parole \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-911-calls/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250402T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T180902Z
UID:10002875-1747317600-1747324800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Briefing – and maybe even winning – ineffective assistance of counsel claims in CAFL appeals
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the CAFL Appellate Panel Support Unit\nJoin us on Thursday\, May 15th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. via Zoom \nWe’ll discuss the key cases\, identifying potential IAC issues\, communicating with trial\ncounsel\, preparing and arguing motions for new trial/relief from judgment based upon IAC\,\nand briefing and arguing IAC claims on appeal. After a plenary session\, we’ll break out for\nsmall group discussions. \nAdvanced registration is required. 2 CLE’s \n*CAFL Appeals Panel Only* \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up6NRC-iTzyM1PxKmpVstQ
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/briefing-and-maybe-even-winning-ineffective-assistance-of-counsel-claims-in-cafl-appeals/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250409T135705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T135828Z
UID:10002884-1747400400-1747404000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:How to Read a CARI for Non-Criminal Attorneys Practicing in Guardianship and Commitment Cases and What to Do if Your Client Wants to Testify but has Open Criminal Charges 
DESCRIPTION:How to Read a CARI for Non-Criminal Attorneys Practicing in Guardianship and Commitment Cases and What to Do if Your Client Wants to Testify but has Open Criminal Charges  \nThis 1 hour MHLD CLE is geared toward attorneys who do not typically practice criminal law but who may encounter clients who have open criminal charges or a criminal record that is an issue in your proceedings. The first part of the course will discuss how to read the charges and outcomes on the CARI and the second part of the CLE will focus on what to do if your client wants to testify and has open charges or was found incompetent to stand trial.  \nMay 16\, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm.  \nPresenters:  \nStephen Lowell\, Esq.\, Quincy \nDebra P. Dow\, Esq.\, Newburyport  \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LC52PhtxQVq5jqWDEeskNA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/how-to-read-a-cari-for-non-criminal-attorneys-practicing-in-guardianship-and-commitment-cases-and-what-to-do-if-your-client-wants-to-testify-but-has-open-criminal-charges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250403T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T203330Z
UID:10002876-1747836000-1747841400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Enhancing Representation of People with Disabilities and Deaf People: A Three-Part Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A Three-Part Virtual Training: May 21\, 28 and June 5\, 2025 \nPeople with disabilities and Deaf people are arrested and incarcerated at vastly higher rates than people without disabilities. Although psychiatric disabilities (mental illnesses) are often included in discussions about mass incarceration and criminal legal reforms\, other types of disabilities – such as sensory\, cognitive\, and physical disabilities – and Deaf communities have been overlooked. The Criminal Defense Trainers are proud to partner with Activating Change and the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to announce a three-part virtual training on this Important topic. \nPart 1: May 21 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide context to the mass incarceration of Deaf people and people with disabilities and unapck some of the barriers faced by these communities in interacting with the criminal legal system. \nPart 2: May 28 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide strategies to enhance universal access for clients\, including approaches for communicating about and securing accomodations for people who are Deaf or have disabilities. \nPart 3: June 5 Justin Woolf & Alison Fondo of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts will discuss MA specific accomodations and the legal framework for making accomodation requests. \n*note each session of this program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:  CAFL(Trial & Appeals); Criminal Defense Adult (Trial & Appeals); YAD (Trial & Appeals); SDP; SORB; Parole; Medical Parole \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/enhancing_representation-of-people-with-disabilities-and-deaf-people/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250414T134335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T134335Z
UID:10002886-1747836000-1747843200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:ICWA & Tribal Child Welfare 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:History\, Law\, Identity & Connection\nVirtual Workshop\nMay 21\, 2025\n2:00pm-4:00pm\n2.0 CAFL CLE\nVia Zoom \nVirtual ICWA Conf Invitation PDF \nThis workshop will feature Professor Kate Fort\, a nationally recognized scholar in the field of federal Indian law\, with specific expertise in the Indian Child Welfare Act and tribal child welfare systems as she provides a review of the core components of ICWA.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/icwa-tribal-child-welfare-2025-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20240624T184331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T225143Z
UID:10002714-1747904400-1747920600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Appellate Brief Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By Invitation/Application only.  for more details\, please contact Emily Cardy at ecardy@publiccounsel.net \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/appellate-brief-writing-workshop/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:CPCS Boston\, 75 Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250521T122820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T122820Z
UID:10002909-1747915200-1747922400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Holding Hope: Advancing Justice-Centered and Community-Rooted Mental Health for Marginalized Children
DESCRIPTION:In the face of structural violence\, racial trauma\, and systemic inequities\, professionals supporting children’s mental health often ask: How do we keep doing this work with integrity\, justice\, and hope—without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected from our purpose? This presentation moves beyond foundational knowledge to explore the next phase of justice-centered mental health care: collective\, culturally grounded action. Building upon social determinants of health and Kenneth Hardy’s model of healing racial trauma\, this session centers children from historically marginalized communities and offers actionable\, community-rooted strategies to deepen healing and foster resilience. Attendees will engage with practical tools\, culturally responsive interventions\, and community-based models that shift the work from individual to collective care. This session aims to sustain practitioners with tools that not only support children and families—but also nurture the professional’s own healing and engagement in the work through a framework of radical hope and co-regulation. \nCost: $50 if for CE Credit; $30 for no CE Credit \nWilliam James College faculty\, staff\, and alumni are eligible for enrollment discount codes.  \nWilliam James College students attend this program at no cost with discount code.  \nFor any questions or to receive the discount code\, please contact us at: ce@williamjames.edu \n\n\n\nClick here for more information or to register for this continuing education program.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/holding-hope-advancing-justice-centered-and-community-rooted-mental-health-for-marginalized-children/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250428T141940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T180210Z
UID:10002893-1748350800-1748354400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Issue Spotting Innocence
DESCRIPTION:In this one hour webinar\, Lisa Kavanaugh and Jill Tessier of the CPCS Innocence Program share their insights and perspectives on how to issue spot for potential innocence claims in the course of handling direct appeals and post-conviction screening assignments. Utilizing data\, research\, and practical tips gleaned from case successes in the 15 years since the Innocence Program was first established\, this webinar seeks to raise awareness of the common causes of wrongful convictions and identify strategies to successfully investigate and litigate motions for new trial that seek to disrupt the narrative of guilt and focus on finality that too often pervades appellate review of criminal convictions. \nThis program qualifies for One CLE on the following CPCS Panels:\nCriminal Defense (Trials); Post-Conviction; YAD Appeals; SORB\, SDP \nREGISTER HERE: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8yaiAw5MQeCAc7c3VhozlQ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/issue-spotting-innocence-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250508T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T155336Z
UID:10002903-1748433600-1748437200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Lunchtime CLE with Paul Tuttle\, Clerk of Massachusetts Appeals Court
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a lunchtime CLE session with Paul Tuttle\, clerk of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.  After serving as an assistant clerk for 11 years\, he took the reins of the clerk’s office in June of 2024. \nThe first half of the session will be devoted to Clerk Tuttle discussing the handling of cases that include sealed counts after not guilty verdicts and his perspective on handling difficult clients in the Appeals Court.  We expect to have a fair bit of time for questions and answers as well.  If you have any particular questions you would like to submit ahead of time\, please send them to mharper-nixon@publiccounsel.net. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ETgcKGUXT7mS5fZA1Kie-A \nPlease note: 1 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following CPCS panels:  Post Conviction (Adult); YAD Appeals; MH Appeals; CAFL (Trial and Appeals); SORB; SDP; Parole and Medical Parole;  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/lunchtime-cle-with-paul-tuttle-clerk-of-massachusetts-appeals-court/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250501T151954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201636Z
UID:10002897-1748437200-1748440800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MHLD Guardianship Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:MHLD Guardianship Roundtable \n May 28th @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nJoin your colleagues and Laura Sanford for a Guardianship Roundtable on May 28th  from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. \nYou get 1 CLE credit. \nLaura Sanford will be discussing the recently published Guidelines for Pro Se Litigants. \nDownload these guidelines here. \nBring your issues and cases to “crunch.” \nPlease Register Here \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-guardianship-roundtable-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250403T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T203330Z
UID:10002910-1748440800-1748446200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Enhancing Representation of People with Disabilities and Deaf People: A Three-Part Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A Three-Part Virtual Training: May 21\, 28 and June 5\, 2025 \nPeople with disabilities and Deaf people are arrested and incarcerated at vastly higher rates than people without disabilities. Although psychiatric disabilities (mental illnesses) are often included in discussions about mass incarceration and criminal legal reforms\, other types of disabilities – such as sensory\, cognitive\, and physical disabilities – and Deaf communities have been overlooked. The Criminal Defense Trainers are proud to partner with Activating Change and the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to announce a three-part virtual training on this Important topic. \nPart 1: May 21 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide context to the mass incarceration of Deaf people and people with disabilities and unapck some of the barriers faced by these communities in interacting with the criminal legal system. \nPart 2: May 28 Kaitlin Kall & Kate Pollack of Activating Change will provide strategies to enhance universal access for clients\, including approaches for communicating about and securing accomodations for people who are Deaf or have disabilities. \nPart 3: June 5 Justin Woolf & Alison Fondo of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts will discuss MA specific accomodations and the legal framework for making accomodation requests. \n*note each session of this program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS Panels:  CAFL(Trial & Appeals); Criminal Defense Adult (Trial & Appeals); YAD (Trial & Appeals); SDP; SORB; Parole; Medical Parole \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/enhancing_representation-of-people-with-disabilities-and-deaf-people/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250321T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T142539Z
UID:10002869-1748444400-1748448000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:YAD Caselaw Update
DESCRIPTION:YAD Caselaw Update\nMay 28\, 2025\n3:00 PM to 4:00 PM \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/yad-caselaw-update-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20241109T022917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T181922Z
UID:10002763-1748523600-1748529000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Racial Justice Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated with the lack of tools we have in raising race? Do you want to raise race\, but feel you need more support? Well\, this is the Racial Justice Drop In for you! We will be exploring resources\, tools\, and arguments other practice areas and states are using to decrease disparities\, increase equity\, and bring justice. You will also hear from the new Racial Justice Mentors about how they can support you in litigating race. Join us on May 29 from 1-2:30pm to learn more. 1.5 hours CLE
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/racial-justice-drop-in-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250409T210358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T210453Z
UID:10002885-1748523600-1748534400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The Missing Piece: Courts Integrating Lived Expertise into Child Welfare System Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 29 \n1 – 4 p.m. ET \nRegistration is free \n  \nPlan to attend this important half-day virtual summit co-designed by lived experts and court professionals to explore how courts can effectively collaborate with people who have lived experience in child welfare system improvement. Learn more about the summit. \nWho should attend? \n\nDependency judicial officers and court leaders\nChild welfare leaders and professionals\nChild welfare attorneys\nIndividuls with lived experience in the child welfare system\nCourt partners\n\nSummit date: Thursday\, May 29 | 1 – 4 p.m. ET \nRegister today. \nIf you have questions\, please email Miguel Trujillo
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/the-missing-piece-courts-integrating-lived-expertise-into-child-welfare-system-improvement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250212T182827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T182827Z
UID:10002844-1748599200-1748620800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:SDP (Sexually Dangerous Persons) Trial Panel Certification
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel where you are guaranteed Superior Court jury trials with experts in virtually every case* \nMassachusetts is one of 20 states that has a sexually dangerous persons statute\, G.L. c. 123A\, which allows the government to keep individuals indefinitely confined in prison for something they MAY do in the future. Once an individual has completed a criminal sentence for a sex offense\, the Commonwealth can petition to have him detained as a sexually dangerous person. \nSDP jury trials in Superior court usually last at least one week and often involve four or more experts and other witnesses. Expert testimony by psychologists about diagnoses\, sexual recidivism and likelihood of reoffense are key components. \nJoin our team of talented and successful jury trial attorneys. \nApplication forms at: https://forms.monday.com/forms/474c04f4822f27f3405ccf9c5195964c?r=use1 and must be completed by March 15\, 2025\, to allow time for processing.   \n\nIf accepted\, you will be invited to complete the certification training by viewing videos in the comfort of your office or home by May 9\, 2025 and subsequently completing a one day in-person practice training that will take place on Friday\, May 30\, 2025\, from 10 am to 4 pm in the CPCS Worcester office.\n\nFor more information\, contact Liz Elliott at 781-652-4324 or Rob Ploski at (617) 910-5827 or ac@publiccounsel.net \nCLEs: Criminal Trials\, YAD\, Post-Conviction\, YAD Appeals: 3.5; MHLD Trials – 2.5.  \n*(By statute both the client and the Commonwealth have a right to jury by statute\, so virtually every case is a jury trial)
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/sdp-sexually-dangerous-persons-trial-panel-certification/
LOCATION:CPCS Worcester\, 120 Front Street\, 3rd floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pasqua Scibelli%2C Director ARSCU":MAILTO:pscibelli@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250522T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T144022Z
UID:10002911-1748606400-1748610000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nMay 30\, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL \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? \n This is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \n Please Register in Advance Here
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/may-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250310T145526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T145526Z
UID:10002856-1748610000-1748620800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Exploring and Expanding Your Advocacy: Working with Clients with Substance Use Issues\, Criminal Cases\, and Medication Issues
DESCRIPTION:Exploring and Expanding Your Advocacy: Working with Clients with Substance Use Issues\, Criminal Cases\, and Medication Issues \nMay 30th 1-4pm (Training from 1-3pm 2 CLEs; Regional meetings 3p-4p (1 CLE if attorneys from these regions) \nPresented by Bristol County Regional Coordinator\, John Mitchell & Suffolk County Regional Coordinator\, Valerie Rust \n  \nThis training will cover: \n  \nHow to work with clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues: \n\nExplore strategies to effectively represent clients facing section 35 petitions.\nIdentify resources to help clients with their dual diagnoses.\n\n  \nHow to work with clients facing forensic commitments. \n\nDevelop strategies for effectively representing clients in section 16 & 18 commitment proceedings.\n\n  \nHow to recognize ways to advocate for our clients’ various medication needs and preferences. \n\nDiscover how to effectively work with an IME to advocate for and satisfy your clients’ medication goals.\n\n  \nNo need to register just join! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82817585804?pwd=1jLbuMDbLQUiDMe5CIcINZrU5HivHh.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 1758 5804 \nPasscode: 406549 \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/exploring-and-expanding-your-advocacy-working-with-clients-with-substance-use-issues-criminal-cases-and-medication-issues-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20241005T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T192900Z
UID:10002718-1748854800-1748881800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250508T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T202419Z
UID:10002906-1748872800-1748881800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:WORDS MEAN THINGS: Racial Bias in the Language of Family Policing
DESCRIPTION:This January\, CAFL Training hosted a Racial Justice Drop-In focusing on Race Bias in Language used in the family regulation context. We are following up on this rich discussion with Words Mean Things: Racial Bias in the Language of Family Policing with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Aleesha Young\, LPC\, PsyD\, and Suffolk based family defense practitioner Attorney Laura Openshaw. \nIn this training\, we hope to review and explore how often used language within DCF documents and practice functions to denigrate and belittle parents and how deeply imbedded social stereotypes perpetuate prejudice within family regulation cases. Dr. Young and Attorney Openshaw will provide a framework for identifying and challenging these biases in court practice. Please note that while this segment will focus on race bias\, we understand how language can also be weaponized against age\, disability\, gender\, ethnic identity\, sexual orientation\, and socioeconomic status and will approach this theme with that understanding.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/words-mean-things-racial-bias-in-the-language-of-family-policing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20241005T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T192900Z
UID:10002719-1748941200-1748968200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Persuasive Practice in Superior Court
DESCRIPTION:June 2\, 3\, 4\, 9\, 10\, 12\, 2025 (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) \nApplication Deadline: February 10\, 2025 \nThe CPCS Criminal Defense Trainers are accepting applications for Persuasive Practice in Superior Court\, a program that focuses on criminal defense practice in the Superior Court. This course is open to all criminal defense attorneys at CPCS and to any Bar Advocates who wish to become certified for the Superior Court Panel. Coaching and training faculty will consist of criminal defense lawyers experienced in Superior Court Practice. \nThe stakes are much higher for clients who have been indicted\, and there are important differences in Superior Court practice and District Court practice. The course will address procedural and substantive topics that every criminal defense lawyer practicing in Superior Court must know. Participants will also work on advanced trial advocacy skills in the context of cases commonly encountered in a Superior Court Practice. \nThe program will be held in two locations: Boston and Worcester. \nAcceptance into the program is based on a number of factors\, including geography. \nAmong other things\, we plan to cover the following topics during the course: \n\nOpening Statement\, Cross Examination and Closing Argument in complex\nMotion practice including the legal grounds and evidentiary basis for discovery of protected information under the Lampron/Dwyer seven step protocol to produce\, inspect and use privileged records in court;\nGrand jury proceedings\, indictments\, immunity issues;\nEvidentiary and forensic issues involved in trying sexual assault allegations such as first complaint evidence\, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations\, and DNA evidence\, collateral consequences and\nIssues in gang allegations;\nTips for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients in the high stress setting of a Superior Court case;\nProcedural aspects of Superior Court practice\, including the procedural life of a case;\n\nPlease note: there is homework assigned each night as part of this course.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/persuasive-practice-in-superior-court-21/2025-06-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250123T145726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T141811Z
UID:10002831-1748943000-1748955600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Virtual MHLD Appellate Certification Training 9:30am – 1pm \nMore details TBD \nAny questions\, contact Karen Talley ktalley@publiccounsel.net
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/save-the-date-virtual-mhld-appellate-certification-training-930am-1pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250430T122248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T170724Z
UID:10002896-1748955600-1748961000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:The New Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA): Implications for C&P cases
DESCRIPTION:Need a refresher on parentage in C&Ps? Curious about how the new Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) affects your advocacy? Open to all CAFL practitioners! The new MPA\, effective January 1\, 2025\, updates our state law on establishing and recognizing legal parent-child relationships. The new law includes and protects more families and individuals\, including LGBTQ+\, families formed through assisted reproduction\, and de facto parents. In this training we will briefly review the nuts of bolts of establishing parentage and then take a deeper dive into the changes and additions in the new MPA. We will conclude by discussing how the new MPA\, and in particular the creation of a new cause of action for de factor parentage\, is implicated in your daily C&P practice and litigation strategies. This training will be offered virtually on June 3\, 2025\, from 1p-2:30p\, 1.5 CAFL CLEs. \nPlease register in advance:  The Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) Training Registration Page
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/massachusetts-parentage-act-mpa-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185607
CREATED:20250331T185628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T185717Z
UID:10002872-1748959200-1748964600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Working with Social Service Experts on Parole Cases
DESCRIPTION:This training\, presented by an attorney and social service expert duo\, is open to already certified parole attorneys as well as social service experts who handle or are interested in handling parole cases. \n1.5 CLEs for parole. \ncontact parole@publiccounsel.net for more information
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/working-with-social-service-experts-on-parole-cases/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Voukydis":MAILTO:mvoukydis@publiccounsel.net
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