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SUMMARY:MHLD - RC -  AI and In-Patient Psychology & Therapy 
DESCRIPTION:AI and In-Patient Psychology & Therapy \n\n\nBetween 1 and 3 PM. Regional Coordinator John Mitchell and Dr. Mark Rudolph will lead a training\, and by attending\, you will be able to:\n\n\n1. Recognize the basics about how clinicians are using AI in their inpatient and outpatient practices\n\n2. Determine what types of AI are used by clinicians while serving our clients\n\n3. Identify and explore problems for our clients and our cases re: clinicians’ use of AI\n\n4. Formulate a plan to fight against AI-created data and learn how to use it to your advantage to defend against commitments and guardianship petitions.\n\n\n\nAfter the training (3-4p)\, John will hold a meeting\n\nAfter the training\, attorney Mitchell will host a meeting for Bristol County attorneys from 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.\n\n\nRegister Today At This Link
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mhld-ai-and-in-patient-psychology-therapy/
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SUMMARY:Creative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/creative-briefing/2026-05-27/
ORGANIZER;CN="Appellate Training":MAILTO:ecardy@publiccounsel.net
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SUMMARY:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nMay 27\, 2026 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 \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? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease use the link below to register in advance. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5ifNc-XTtyDEIyJID98wA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/may-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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SUMMARY:Evidence Series- Trial Tactics for 911-Based Prosecutions
DESCRIPTION:When the Commonwealth moves for trial on nothing but a 911 call\, your strategy matters. This one‑hour session breaks down how to attack excited‑utterance expose weaknesses in the recording and assert your client’s confrontation rights when no live witness appears. Perfect for attorneys looking to sharpen their trial skills and push back effectively in 911‑only prosecutions. \nMCLE Credits \nCriminal Defense Trials: 1 \nPost Conviction: 1
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/evidence-series-trial-tactics-for-911-based-prosecutions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Youth Behavior Through a Trauma\, Equity\, and Resilience Lens
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Child Advocate has coordinated this full-day training opportunity for anyone who works in the juvenile court with a focus on delinquency and child requiring assistance cases. The goal is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to apply a trauma-responsive\, developmentally-informed\, equity-centered lens in your work. The training is free\, each session is approved for 5.5 CLE for YAD and CAFL\, and breakfast and lunch is included. To maximize accessibility\, this training will be delivered four times in different locations: \n  \nMay 28\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: YWCA of Western MA\, Springfield\, MA \nJune 10\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: UMass Dartmouth School of Law\, Dartmouth\, MA
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/understanding-youth-behavior-through-a-trauma-equity-and-resilience-lens-3/
LOCATION:YWCA of Western MA\, Springfield\, MA
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SUMMARY:Mitigation and Treatment for Children Exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Mitigation and Treatment for Children Exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behaviors\n\nMay 28th\, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\nThis session follows up on a presentation at the 2026 Y.O. Summit. Kelsey Haggett\, Lydia Jones\, and Krista Lore\, YAD Social Service Advocates from across the Commonwealth\, will share research on child sexual development\, provide information on treatment options for clients who are exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors\, and discuss the benefits and limitations of risk assessments.\n\nPlease register at the link here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HwAr0T3sSLW7sM0RhlJAqg
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/mitigation-and-treatment-for-children-exhibiting-problematic-sexual-behaviors/
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SUMMARY:SLL: Alternative Dispositions in the District Court
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/sll-alternative-dispositions-in-the-district-court/
CATEGORIES:Remote
ORGANIZER;CN="Social Law Library":MAILTO:msaporito@socialaw.com
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SUMMARY:Cultural Competency: How to Educate the Court about the Impact on MHLD Clients
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Competency: How to Educate the Court about the Impact on MHLD Clients \nWhen: May 29th 10am -1pm (3 CLEs) \nWhere: Worcester Training Center \nIn this in-person workshop\, with the MHLD training department\, Dr. Tina Adams\, Dr. Leonard Lai\, Attorney Valerie Rust\, Attorney Naomi Shelton and other colleagues\, we will prepare a commitment case using redacted records/transcript in which the lack of cultural competency is an integral component of the case strategy. \nTogether we will draft cross & direct examinations and deliver them in a mock hearing. \nMore details to be determined. \nSign up at the Eventbrite here.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cultural-competency-how-to-educate-the-court-about-the-impact-on-mhld-clients/
ORGANIZER;CN="MHLD Training":MAILTO:bkealy@publiccounsel.net
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