Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please reach out to the organizer for any questions related to attending this event. Understand the significant changes taking effect as of October 4, 2021 The Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force’s review is complete and the Trial Court has amended the Guidelines to reflect the suggested […]
Part 2, Session 2 Dr. Vanessa Prosper on Racial Trauma and Healing Children and families of color are disproportionately more likely to come into contact with child welfare and juvenile legal systems. Join Dr. Vanessa Prosper as we explore racial trauma, its impact on our clients, and how we can promote more successful and equitable outcomes […]
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS - please contact the organizer with any questions. This three-part series will focus on different types of alcohol and drug testing and monitoring, how to read alcohol and drug testing reports, protocol development and implementation, and specific language to be used in agreements and proposed court orders. […]
We're Back: Selecting a Jury We went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before. The first two parts are being offered in January as remote trainings and […]
Health Law Advocates’ Mental Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) for Kids improves the health and educational success of children with unmet mental health needs at risk for possible or further court involvement, by providing legal assistance to improve access to needed mental health services. MHAP for Kids legal services are provided to families by staff attorneys […]
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS - please contact MCLE for questions. Restraining orders: from 209A to 258E and everything between The routine nature of District Court restraining order hearings, coupled with the fact that the majority of litigants in such hearings appear pro se, belies the profound effect these legal instruments can […]
January 14, 2022 – 1-3 pm, via Zoom – 2 MH CLE credits Contact Deborah Hill Stevens (dhsesq84@comcast.net) to request a registration link. Have you been assigned to a conservatorship case and wondered where to start your representation? What are the issues? How to evaluate your client? And, whether or not the word “conservator” is […]
We're Back: Selecting a Jury We went a while without selecting juries so the training department has come up with a three-part series on jury selection so that as we start up again we can pick a jury better than ever before. The first two parts are being offered in January as remote trainings and […]
Important federal laws protect our clients from discrimination. The ADA and Section 504 prohibit discrimination based on disability, while Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin. Yet DCF routinely fails to use interpreters when communicating with our LEP and deaf and hard of hearing clients, does not translate important documents such […]
Disclaimer: this event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the organizer with any questions. Presented by Mental Health Advocacy for Kids and NFI Family Resource Center Staff Elisabeth Chee & Jamanae White Daniele Rose & Brenna Carney January 20, 2022 3:00 to 5:00 pm Via ZOOM – link to be provided 2 CLE […]
Enhance your powers of persuasion Choose Date/Location: In-Person ProgramTuesday, 1/25/2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, MCLE Conference Center, Ten Winter Place, Boston Live WebcastTuesday, 1/25/2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Live Webcast, www.mcle.org, Live Webcast Recorded WebcastWednesday, 2/9/2022, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Recorded Webcast, www.mcle.org, Recorded Webcast Recorded WebcastThursday, 2/17/2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 […]
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS - Please contact the organizer with any questions. Presented by the RFK Community Alliance Conroy Speakers Series (Online) Bipolar Unmasked: Living, Loving, Thriving and Embracing Mental Wellness Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6 - 7:30 PM (an online event) Consultant, Speaker, and Advocate, Hakeem Rahim, explores mental health […]
MANDATORY TRAINING for YAD Trial Attorneys (Staff & Private) and YAD Staff SSA's Extended Representation: Advocating for Clients Throughout their Commitment to DYS January 27th 1-2pm Please join us in learning about what this new model of representation means for you and your clients. You will have the chance to ask questions, provide feedback and […]
2 CREDIT REGIONAL COORDINATOR TRAINING Cause of Death Unknown Movie Flier WHEN: JANUARY 28, 2022 FROM 2-4 p.m. on Zoom MOVIE – CAUSE OF DEATH: UNKNOWN (A sister’s investigation following the death of her sister) DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW MOVIE, to include Role of pharmaceuticals in promoting drugs Alternatives to anti-psychotic medications How […]
Introduction to Education Advocacy: Special Education Law 101 Participants will learn how effective education advocacy can make a difference in courtroom outcomes. Participants will receive training in the basics of Special Education Law at the federal and state level including procedural rights, eligibility for Special Education, evaluations, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, available services […]
This event is not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the program organizer (listed below) with any questions. Free & Confidential for the Massachusetts Legal Profession Start 2022 with our 4-week interactive online series designed for lawyers, law students, and law firm staff who want to apply mindfulness and resilience to their work and personal lives. We […]
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by CPCS - please contact the organizer with questions. On April 13, 2021, ACF launched an ambitious equity agenda to eliminate inequities within federal programming, as well as within the administration of human service programs in jurisdictions. As a part of that effort ACF is planning to announce an […]
This training will be presented by Community Health Center of Cape Cod and Boston Medical Center as part of the HEALing Communities Study to reduce opioid overdose deaths in our community. Please RSVP to Deborah Cassell for meeting link.
