| CHINS: The Step-Child of the Juvenile Justice System
Sponsored with the American Bar Association's Juvenile Justice Center
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Faculty
Registration Information
The Unique Role of a CHINS Attorney Identifying the issues and working with the family; Establishing and negotiating a relationship with the child and parent; Finding a service for the child and family - State and community agencies; DSS is often used as a default for services - what else is available? Special education. How to aggressively advocate?
CHINS and Delinquency - round table discussion Discussion of the goals of the CHINS statute and how to utilize the law to benefit your client; Innovative use of SPED laws in CHINS cases; Discussion of strategies to prevent/ slow the transition from DSS to DYS custody. A summation of strategies to achieve the goal of better representation and obtaining services to prevent delinquency.
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Oscar R. George
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Juvenile Justice Center, Suffolk University Law School |
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Christine M. Bonardi
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Jamaica Plain |
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Jennifer R. Gavin
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Law Offices of Jennifer R. Gavin, Cambridge |
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Martha P. Grace
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Chief Justice, Juvenile Court Department |
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Leslie E. Harris, Esq.
Acton, MA
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Associate Justice, Boston Juvenile Court |
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Jessica P. Greenwald O'Brien
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Roxbury Youthworks, Inc. |
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| Date: |
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Thursday, February 17, 2000 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $20. 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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| Walk-Ins: |
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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 materials.
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| Refunds: |
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If you are unable, please notify us at least 24 hours prior to the program and you will receive a gift certificate to a future Juvenile Justice Center program.
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| Location: |
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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| Credit: |
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Approved for 2.5 CPCS Mental Health Credits and 3 CAFL Credits. Approved for CLE credit in RI, NH, VT and 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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Directions to the Law School.
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