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SUMMARY:CAFL's Preparing for Trial Training: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are running our remote Preparing for Trial Training\, formerly known as Trial Practice Training\, Spring of 2024. The training will be a mix of live on-line sessions and substantial self-directed learning. You will spend much of the live sessions in a small group with faculty. The dates of the training are June 5\, 2024\, from 2 to 4 p.m.\, and June 10\, 13\, 17\, 20\, 2024\, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The training is mandatory for all new CAFL attorneys. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/preparing-for-trial-training-summer-2024/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240329T195759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T200931Z
UID:10002041-1716472800-1716480000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Understanding & Litigating the Harms of Child Removal Training (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nUnderstanding & Litigating the Harms of Child Removal\nBecause There’s No Place Like Home\n The involuntary separation of children from their parents is devastating for the whole family\, inevitably causing distinct and long-term harms to the children and to their parents. This two-part training will offer a deeper dive into these harms and explore what we can do to improve outcomes for our clients. \nPart 1: May 14\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00pm \n Thousands of children are separated from their families every year in the name of “child welfare.” In this session\, Professor Shanta Trivedi (author of “The Harm of Child Removal” and the forthcoming article “‘Am I Still a Parent?’ The Devastating Effects of Family Policing on Parents”) will examine the harms that children and parents experience in the family regulation system\, and discuss strategies to help practitioners identify\, prevent and/or mitigate these harms. You can learn more about Professor Trivedi here. Register here. \nPart 2: May 23\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00pm  \nCustody decisions aren’t just about the parents and their conduct; the court also must consider the harm to the child from removal\, family separation\, and placement in the foster system. Our judges don’t always agree\, though. In this session we will discuss the relevant legal requirements in Massachusetts\, share practice tips\, and introduce resources the working group has developed to help attorneys litigate the harms of removal. Register here. \n\nThis program is presented by The CAFL Harms of Removal Working Group. Each session is approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. Attendance at both sessions is encouraged but is not required. \n  \nNOTE: 4 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/understanding-litigating-the-harms-of-child-removal-training-part-2/2024-05-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240104T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T173442Z
UID:10002018-1716386400-1716397200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Probate Court Guardianship and Private Adoption Training non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schedule: \nMay 6\, 4:00-5 :00 PM- Orientation \nMay 8\, 15 and 22\, 2024\, 2:00 -5:00 PM \nThe Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking qualified attorneys to represent indigent parents\, children and guardians in private guardianship of minor cases in the Probate and Family Court.  Admission to the private guardianship panel is by application only and requires completion of the Probate Court guardianship certification training.  All attorneys who accept CPCS assignments are required to maintain malpractice insurance. \nThis training is only for attorneys who are not already certified to represent children and parents in CAFL cases in the Juvenile Court.  Attorneys must have prior experience representing clients in family law cases in the Probate and Family Court. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/probate-court-guardianship-and-private-adoption-training-non-cafl-attorneys/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240104T023721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195608Z
UID:10001478-1716298200-1716307200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL's Issue Spotting Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Temporary Custody Hearing just ended. DCF has been awarded Temporary Custody. What do you do now? Identifying the potential issues in the case is a critical step for developing a comprehensive case plan. Join us for this zoom training designed to assist you in ferreting out the key issues in your cases. We start with a new\, completely original CAFL hypothetical. And it is packed with issues. Your homework is to read the hypothetical and watch a short video. Then join us on May 21 for the Zoom training. After a brief introduction\, we will break into small groups where we can unpack the issues presented in the hypothetical. When we rejoin the large group\, we will compare lists and discuss how to use this list in your case planning. \nLimited spots available! \nNOTE: 3 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcu6orzwsHtEBf9TU3yceInugH57scVE9[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafls-issue-spotting-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240104T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T173442Z
UID:10002017-1715781600-1715792400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Probate Court Guardianship and Private Adoption Training non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schedule: \nMay 6\, 4:00-5 :00 PM- Orientation \nMay 8\, 15 and 22\, 2024\, 2:00 -5:00 PM \nThe Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking qualified attorneys to represent indigent parents\, children and guardians in private guardianship of minor cases in the Probate and Family Court.  Admission to the private guardianship panel is by application only and requires completion of the Probate Court guardianship certification training.  All attorneys who accept CPCS assignments are required to maintain malpractice insurance. \nThis training is only for attorneys who are not already certified to represent children and parents in CAFL cases in the Juvenile Court.  Attorneys must have prior experience representing clients in family law cases in the Probate and Family Court. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/probate-court-guardianship-and-private-adoption-training-non-cafl-attorneys/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240329T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T200547Z
UID:10002038-1715695200-1715702400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Understanding & Litigating the Harms of Child Removal Training (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nUnderstanding & Litigating the Harms of Child Removal\nBecause There’s No Place Like Home\n The involuntary separation of children from their parents is devastating for the whole family\, inevitably causing distinct and long-term harms to the children and to their parents. This two-part training will offer a deeper dive into these harms and explore what we can do to improve outcomes for our clients. \nPart 1: May 14\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00pm \n Thousands of children are separated from their families every year in the name of “child welfare.” In this session\, Professor Shanta Trivedi (author of “The Harm of Child Removal” and the forthcoming article “‘Am I Still a Parent?’ The Devastating Effects of Family Policing on Parents”) will examine the harms that children and parents experience in the family regulation system\, and discuss strategies to help practitioners identify\, prevent and/or mitigate these harms. You can learn more about Professor Trivedi here. Register here. \nPart 2: May 23\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00pm  \nCustody decisions aren’t just about the parents and their conduct; the court also must consider the harm to the child from removal\, family separation\, and placement in the foster system. Our judges don’t always agree\, though. In this session we will discuss the relevant legal requirements in Massachusetts\, share practice tips\, and introduce resources the working group has developed to help attorneys litigate the harms of removal. Register here. \n\nThis program is presented by The CAFL Harms of Removal Working Group. Each session is approved for 2 CAFL CLEs. Attendance at both sessions is encouraged but is not required. \n  \nNOTE: 4 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/understanding-litigating-the-harms-of-child-removal-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240104T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T173442Z
UID:10002016-1715176800-1715187600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Probate Court Guardianship and Private Adoption Training non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schedule: \nMay 6\, 4:00-5 :00 PM- Orientation \nMay 8\, 15 and 22\, 2024\, 2:00 -5:00 PM \nThe Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking qualified attorneys to represent indigent parents\, children and guardians in private guardianship of minor cases in the Probate and Family Court.  Admission to the private guardianship panel is by application only and requires completion of the Probate Court guardianship certification training.  All attorneys who accept CPCS assignments are required to maintain malpractice insurance. \nThis training is only for attorneys who are not already certified to represent children and parents in CAFL cases in the Juvenile Court.  Attorneys must have prior experience representing clients in family law cases in the Probate and Family Court. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/probate-court-guardianship-and-private-adoption-training-non-cafl-attorneys/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240506T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240104T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T173442Z
UID:10002015-1715011200-1715014800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Probate Court Guardianship and Private Adoption Training non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schedule: \nMay 6\, 4:00-5 :00 PM- Orientation \nMay 8\, 15 and 22\, 2024\, 2:00 -5:00 PM \nThe Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking qualified attorneys to represent indigent parents\, children and guardians in private guardianship of minor cases in the Probate and Family Court.  Admission to the private guardianship panel is by application only and requires completion of the Probate Court guardianship certification training.  All attorneys who accept CPCS assignments are required to maintain malpractice insurance. \nThis training is only for attorneys who are not already certified to represent children and parents in CAFL cases in the Juvenile Court.  Attorneys must have prior experience representing clients in family law cases in the Probate and Family Court. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/probate-court-guardianship-and-private-adoption-training-non-cafl-attorneys/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001311-1714642200-1714669200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001310-1714555800-1714582800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001309-1714469400-1714496400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240429T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240408T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T190546Z
UID:10002048-1714395600-1714401000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Cross Examination Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s nothing more satisfying than a good cross-examination. Come learn how to use DCF’s witness to make your client’s case. This session will provide participants with practical skills to implement during the cross-examination of a DCF case worker. Through an interactive BINGO game and live demonstrations\, learn techniques to turn the worker’s testimony to your advantage. The session will provide information on the need for formal discovery\, the importance of preparation\, techniques for controlling the witness\, and cheat sheets to use in court. \nPresenters:\nEleanor Wilkinson and Victoria Bleier \nNote: 1.5 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsc-6orTMoGdL1vIsfUGICFf4w0W4CG-wg \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cross-examination-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CPCS Private,Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Private Counsel|Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001308-1713951000-1713978000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001307-1712741400-1712768400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240404T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001306-1712235600-1712248200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T221443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T193427Z
UID:10001313-1712149200-1712152800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:April’s Race Equity Drop-In session will continue the discussion started at our March 20th training\, Using Data in Litigating Race Part I: How to Find\, Request\, and Use Race Data to Advance Your Client’s Position. Join us on April 3rd\, from 1-2PM as we lend more time to review and process what we have learned from lecturers Emma Knight\, Data Coordinator and Paralegal with the Trial Panel Support Unit\, and Cris and Debbie Freitas\, partners at Freitas & Freitas\, LLP\, Lowell. We hope you come with any questions you may still have and feel free to share your experiences with how you may have used data in racial litigation. \nPlease consider these questions we will use to guide the conversation. \n\nWhat questions do you still have about how to find data resources?\nWhat ways have you already used data in litigating racial bias in court?\nWhat legal issues have already been challenged using race data?\nHow would you go about this in the future?\n\nIf you have a question about using data to litigate racial issues in one of your cases\, you can send it to us in advance (anonymously if you prefer) and we can brainstorm together at the drop-in. You can send us a short case description\, along with any other questions in advance to cafltraining@publiccounsel.net. \nIf you are unable to attend the March 20th training\, no worries! Everyone is welcome to attend and join what promises to be a very enriching conversation. Register Here. Approved for 1 CAFL CLE.
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/monthly-cafl-race-equity-drop-in-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001305-1711963800-1711990800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-04-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001304-1711630800-1711643400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001303-1711359000-1711386000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001302-1711026000-1711038600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20240109T233534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T075119Z
UID:10001495-1710945000-1710952200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Using Data in Litigating Race: Part I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How to Find\, Request\, and Use Race Data to Advance Your Client’s Position \nWhen: Wednesday March 20\, 2024 @ 2:30-4:30pm \nFamilies of color ensnared in the family regulation system face multiple layers of systemic racism as they fight to keep their families intact. As practitioners endeavoring to challenge state oppression\, it is vital to address racial bias and treatment as they manifest in each of our cases. Using statistical data and research that underscores existing racism can be powerfully persuasive when your client needs to address issues of race in the court room. This training will help you find\, interpret\, and use data on racial disparities and race-based research to further your advocacy. It will provide an overview of publicly available resources\, explain how to read and interpret data\, and review the process of requesting publicly held information.  We hope to use the full two hours of this session to not only present information but allow participants to brainstorm through hypotheticals and use the tools they have learned in planning how to find and use case specific data. \nNOTE: 2 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrc–grT8rHdBfIh1zv8ZaTakIpD_6pBR_[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-data-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240318T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001301-1710754200-1710781200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051737
CREATED:20231219T234357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012804Z
UID:10001463-1710421200-1710430200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Negotiating and Litigating Meaningful Family Time
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Monday March 4\, 2024\, and Thursday March 14\, 2024. \nResearch has shown that the frequency and quality of family time significantly impacts the chances for reunification and leads to more positive outcomes for children. This makes ensuring frequent\, quality family time a cornerstone of every C&P and CRA. Over the course of two afternoons\, we will provide an overview of the law of “visitation” – including DCF’s obligations\, and the court’s sources of authority to enter orders. Using an interactive format\, we will discuss strategies for successfully negotiating and litigating for meaningful family time and share tips for removing barriers to positive family time experiences. Some advance reading required (~1 hour)\, entitles practitioners to an additional CLE for a total of 6 CLE credits. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCvqzkvHdHUCisSbQRqSP9T6DjuQn9s[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”18526″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCvqzkvHdHUCisSbQRqSP9T6DjuQn9s”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/negotiating-and-litigating-meaningful-family-time/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20231108T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175521Z
UID:10001300-1710338400-1710345600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sessions include live plenary presentations\, large group discussions\, and small group discussions and exercises. Before each session\, participants are required to complete about 6-8 hours of self-directed\, independent work\, including: watching videos\, reading materials\, and completing written assignments. Massachusetts families living in poverty and involved with DCF need lawyers who are well prepared and ready to provide excellent\, zealous representation. We look forward to working with a group of lawyers who want to do the important and complex work these cases and these families require.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-spring-2024/2024-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20240126T212245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T220848Z
UID:10001999-1709730000-1709739000@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Webinar on the New Family Treatment Court in Hampden County Juvenile Court
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many of our clients struggle with substance use disorders. The traditional court system has historically penalized our clients for what is now known as the natural course of sobriety which includes relapse. We are excited about the new Family Treatment Court in Hampden County (“FTC”). The FTC offers our clients a path to sobriety that has the potential to speed the process of reunification in a less formal and more supportive environment while helping them pursue recovery. As anticipated\, there are many questions about the FTC. Please come to a training on March 6 from 1-3:30 p.m. on Zoom to learn about how Family Treatment Court works. During the training you will have an opportunity to hear from someone with lived experience of the Family Treatment Court in Franklin County as well as court staff and CAFL. We will give a brief overview of the challenges our parent clients with substance use disorder face\, discuss why FTC can be beneficial to our clients\, and how it works. We will also cover advising clients about it\, the role of counsel in FTC cases\, and dispelling misconceptions about FTC. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end. And the training is worth 2.5 CAFL CLEs! \nMarch 6\, 1:00-3:30 PM.\nNote: 2.5 CLE credit for each webinar for attorneys on each of the following panels: CAFL\, CAFL Appeals. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfu2srT4uGdzXMJh6-jC1HqWO9-DLkL-c[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/hampden-county-family-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240304T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20231219T234357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012804Z
UID:10001462-1709557200-1709566200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Negotiating and Litigating Meaningful Family Time
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Monday March 4\, 2024\, and Thursday March 14\, 2024. \nResearch has shown that the frequency and quality of family time significantly impacts the chances for reunification and leads to more positive outcomes for children. This makes ensuring frequent\, quality family time a cornerstone of every C&P and CRA. Over the course of two afternoons\, we will provide an overview of the law of “visitation” – including DCF’s obligations\, and the court’s sources of authority to enter orders. Using an interactive format\, we will discuss strategies for successfully negotiating and litigating for meaningful family time and share tips for removing barriers to positive family time experiences. Some advance reading required (~1 hour)\, entitles practitioners to an additional CLE for a total of 6 CLE credits. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCvqzkvHdHUCisSbQRqSP9T6DjuQn9s[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”18526″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCvqzkvHdHUCisSbQRqSP9T6DjuQn9s”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/negotiating-and-litigating-meaningful-family-time/2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240229T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20240205T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T193912Z
UID:10002000-1709211600-1709215200@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:February CAFL Monthly CAFL Race Equity Drop-In has been cancelled. \nCPCS is having an agencywide Black History Month Event on a very important topic that is taking place at the same time as our drop in.  It is approved for 1.5 CAFL CLEs.  We hope you will sign up for this instead.  There are both in person and zoom options. \nPlease register by 2/28/2024 so we can ensure we have a zoom license large enough. \nhttps://www.cognitoforms.com/CommitteeForPublicCounselServices/CPCSBlackHistoryMonthPresentation \nAs a reminder\, in lieu of our March drop in\, we will be presenting a training on Using Data in Litigating Race\, on March 20\, 2:30-4:30.  You can sign up here.  We also hope you will join us for our April 3 drop in where we will continue to talk about using data. \nBest regards\, \nCAFL Training & CAFL Racial Justice Task Force \n  \n 
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/monthly-cafl-race-equity-drop-in-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20240105T194058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T204141Z
UID:10001491-1707915600-1707922800@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CRA Performance Standards
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now\, for the first time ever\, CAFL is releasing performance standards for handling Child Requiring Assistance cases. The new standards will take effect February 19\, 2024. They are being added to the Assigned Counsel Manual\, available on CPCS’s website at Assigned Counsel Manual – CPCS Website (publiccounsel.net)\, and can be reviewed here. We will be offering several sessions by Zoom to guide you through the standards\, which you can register for below! We also plan to make a recording available should you be unable to attend one of the sessions. Please do not hesitate to contact your AIC\, mentor\, Resource Attorney\, or Trial Panel Support Unit liaison with any questions. Thank you for helping us advance the representation of clients in CRA cases. \nFebruary 2\, 1:00-3:00 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocO2oqzMuE92LATrqs8l48Cdfu7FTS7N- \nFebruary 14\, 1:00-3:00 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdu6rqz0jHdNeLKS4SzJKo9NLshJVfg9z[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cra-performance-standards/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20230908T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T202701Z
UID:10000799-1707384600-1707395400@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-appellate-panel-certification-training-5/2024-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Private Counsel|Webinar,Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240206T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T051738
CREATED:20230908T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T202701Z
UID:10000798-1707211800-1707222600@www.publiccounsel.net
SUMMARY:CAFL Appellate Panel Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.publiccounsel.net/event/cafl-appellate-panel-certification-training-5/2024-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Private Counsel|Public|Webinar,Private Counsel|Webinar,Public|Webinar,Remote,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFL Training":MAILTO:Cafltraining@publiccounsel.net
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