| CHINS: The Step-Child of the Juvenile Justice System
Cosponsored with the Juvenile Justice Center
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2000
Location: University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
Time: 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Faculty
Registration Information
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James M. Cronin
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First Justice, Bristol County Juvenile Division |
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Patricia J. Casey
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Deputy Regional Counsel, MA Dept. of Social Services |
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Gregory P. Centeio
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First Asst. Clerk-Magistrate, Bristol County Juvenile Court |
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Michael D. Habib
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Fall River, MA |
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The Unique Role of a CHINS Attorney
- What is a CHINS preliminary hearing?
- How to establish and negotiate a relationship with the child and parent
- Identifying the issues and working with the family
- Finding a service for the child and family - State and community agencies
- Special education
CHINS & Delinquency
Discussion of the goals of the CHINS statute and how to utilize the law to benefit your client; Use of SPED laws in CHINS cases; The Informal Assistance process prior to court intervention; Collaboration between the CHINS and Delinquency; Discussion of strategies to prevent the transition from DSS to DYS custody
A View from the Bench
How best to approach the challenges associated with these complex and difficult cases.
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Wednesday, November 08, 2000 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $25. Course materials and refreshments are included in the tuition charge. Costs for these courses are underwritten by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (8-5461-MA-JS).
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Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability.
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If you are unable to attend and you provide more than 24 hours notice, we will issue you a gift certificate for a future juvenile justice course.
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University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
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| Credit: |
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Approved for 3 CPCS Mental Health and 3 CAFL Credits. Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT & NY.
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Special
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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