BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indigent Defense Services - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indigent Defense Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230412T134146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T134214Z UID:10000153-1688947200-1689379199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2023 Defender Trial School DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the 2023 Defender Trial School\, cosponsored by the UNC School of Government and the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services\, will be held Monday\, July 10 through Friday\, July 14 at the School of Government. \nParticipants will use their own cases to develop a cohesive theory of defense at trial and apply that theory through all stages of a trial\, including voir dire\, opening and closing arguments\, and direct and cross-examination. \nIDS will be offering several scholarships to the 2023 Defender Trial School. This is one of the best programs at the SOG for criminal trial attorneys and we would love to have you!   Please be aware that you must commit to being present for each day of the school\, from Monday\, July 10 through Friday\, July 14. \nIf you are interested in a scholarship\, please email Tucker Charns by April 14: tucker.charns@nccourtsorg \nIn that email\, please include the following: \n\nA brief statement about your trial experience;\nA brief statement as to why you would like to attend;\nA commitment to attending the training; and\nPut SOG TRIAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP in the subject line.\n\nPARTICIPANTS \nThe Defender Trial School is open to public defenders and\, space permitting\, private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed work. \nAGENDA AND REGISTRATION \nThe agenda will be posted on the course page soon\, and we will send out an announcement once registration is available. You can also go to the course page and click on the link to sign up to receive notice. Until then\, please save the dates if you are interested in attending!                                                                                                                                                                         \nCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION \nThe program will offer approximately 29 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit. \nCONTACT \nIf you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have content questions\, please contact Bob Burke at oldhoopster@hotmail.com. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-defender-trial-school/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T001031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T001031Z UID:10000229-1689856200-1689861600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Thursday\, July 20th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r12d6f26000e9ceeb7a7c5553556f85ad \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-101/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230630T203418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T203418Z UID:10000241-1690547400-1690551000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Investigating a Criminal Case - Register by July 27 DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend webinar on Investigating a Criminal Case. Pending approval by the NC State Bar\, this CLE is for 1 general hour and the State Bar will charge you $3.50/hour. \nPlease register below by 7/27/23 at noon: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=onDYAmvXWEix28CmftVFyCkuGRla6ZNDilZYyPwMdBZUQVpDOE0yMVFIM0VHSFVTWVJYTEY4VzM3RS4u \nWhen: July 28\, 2023 from 12:30-1:30. You are welcome to log in by 12:15. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet. You will receive a Webex invite the day before to join the webinar. \nWhat: The speaker\, a private investigator\, will discuss investigating a criminal case in order for the criminal defense attorney to understand effective investigation and how this is crucial to an effective defense. Topics covered will include: effective communication between investigator and attorney\, mutual understanding of your client’s defense strategy between investigator and attorney\, discovery review by the defense team\, creating an Investigative Action Plan (IAP)\, an overview of what an investigator can and cannot do during the investigation and presenting results of investigation in an easily understandable and digestible format so the results of the investigation may be used effectively in discussions with your client\, plea negotiations with the prosecutor and at trial with the jury. \nWho: Tonya Phifer is the President and Sr. Investigator at JPPI Investigative Services\, a company she started 18 years ago in 2005. Tonya has been licensed as a private investigator in North Carolina for 21 years. Tonya worked for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. In an effort to further her legal experience\, she is currently pursuing her Paralegal Technology diploma at Central Piedmont Community College. \nTonya oversees a staff of (1) Investigative Assistant\, (2) Process Servers and a total of (4) Investigators. Team JPPI is well trusted in the legal community throughout North Carolina to investigate various types of matters\, to include\, but not limited to\, federal\, state\, felonies\, misdemeanors\, civil and domestic matters. \n— \nPlease email Anthony.Monaghan@mecklenburgcountync.gov with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/investigating-a-criminal-case/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T151233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T151233Z UID:10000235-1690554600-1690560000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - July DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, July 28th at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, July 28th from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r4aff3ad7c132b1fa2f3064c5ef21745c \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-july/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230414T145854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T150505Z UID:10000164-1691065800-1691074800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:IDS Forensic Science Education Series DESCRIPTION:IDS Forensic Science Education Series \nThese opportunities are virtual events\, the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. via Webex. \nThe series is open to any legal professional working on a criminal defense team. (This includes attorneys\, private investigators\, mitigation specialists\, paralegals\, and legal assistants on criminal defense teams.) \n*Click the following link for more information:\n2023 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Forensic Resources \n**Registration Link \n= \n2023 Schedule:\nFeb. 2\, 2023: Quality Issues in Firearms Cases – Jordan Duhe Willetts and Kathleen Clardy\nMar. 2\, 2023: Forensic Lab Quality Systems – Timothy Suggs and Jordan Duhe Willetts\nMar. 10\, 2023: Whiskey in the Courtroom – Evolving Trends in Forensic Science: DNA Evidence (offered in-person only\, separate registration required)\nApr. 6\, 2023: Firearms 101 – Josh Wright\nMay 4\, 2023: Challenging Firearms Evidence – Julia Leighton\nJune 1\, 2023: Biomechanics and Head Injuries – Dr. Mireille Kelley\nJuly 6\, 2023: Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations – Dr. Sara Jennings\nAug. 3\, 2023: Neuropsychology of Brain Injury in Criminal Contexts – What Attorneys Need to Know – Dr. Shawn Acheson\nSept. 7\, 2023: Understanding the Role of Trauma in Offending and De-stigmatizing Psychopathy – Jan Tate\, LCSW\, MEd\, CSOTP\nOct.-Dec. 2023: TBA URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/ids-forensic-science-education-series/2023-08-03/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T001227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T001227Z UID:10000230-1691757000-1691762400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, August 11th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r1a13ee449a8add26012c9edeb5e24dcd \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-101-2/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230707T154840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T154840Z UID:10000242-1692230400-1692403199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:SOG to host Parent Attorney Conference & Juvenile Defender Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration for both the 2023 Parent Attorney Conference and the Juvenile Defender Conference are now open. Both conferences are cosponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. \nLOCATION AND RECORDINGS \nThe two conferences will be held in-person at the UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill\, NC. Session recordings may be available at a later date through the Public Defense Education’s online training library; however\, any recorded sessions are subject to Bar approval\, and we cannot guarantee the quality of the recordings. \nSCHEDULE AND AGENDAS \nThe draft agendas are posted on the conference webpages\, under Registration\, below. \nThe Parent Attorney Conference will be held on Thursday\, August 17\, from 8:50am to 4:45pm. \nThe Juvenile Defender Conference will be held on Friday\, August 18\, from 8:50am to 4:30pm. \nFEE \nThere is no fee for IDS state employees. The registration fee for private assigned counsel is $165 per conference. \nREGISTRATION \nThe registration deadline for both conferences is 5:00pm on Thursday\, August 3. \nTo register for the Parent Attorney Conference\, please visit: https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/parent-attorney-conference.  \nTo register for the Juvenile Defender Conference\, please visit: https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/juvenile-defender-conference \nCLE CREDIT: \nThe conferences will offer approximately 6.0 hours of CLE credit each. See the conference webpages for details about specific agenda offerings. \nThe Parent Attorney Conference qualifies for NC State Bar Child Welfare specialization credit and Family Law specialization (pending Bar approval). The Juvenile Defender Conference qualifies for NC State Bar Criminal Law specialization credit. \nHOTEL INFORMATION: \nHoliday Inn Express (6119 Farrington Rd.\, Chapel Hill) \nA block of hotel rooms is available for Wednesday\, August 16th and Thursday\, August 17th with a rate of $109.00 plus taxes and fees. The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and WiFi. \nReservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 919-489-7555 and mentioning the group code “PJD” or “Parent & Juvenile Defender Conference.” \nTo receive the discounted group rate\, you must make your reservation by August 1\, 2023. \nTRAVEL \nIDS has approved this program for travel reimbursement for state employees at the state rate in accordance with state rules and regulations. For all questions regarding travel reimbursement\, please contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accountant\, at 919.890.1660 or Shannon.J.Simmons@nccourts.org \nFACULTY COORDINATOR \nTimothy Heinle\, Teaching Assistant Professor (heinle@sog.unc.edu) \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nWe look forward to seeing you in August. If you have any questions or would like additional information\, please contact Jessica Schoonmaker\, Program Manager\, at schoonmaker@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions about the course content\, please contact Timothy Heinle\, Teaching Assistant Professor\, at heinle@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/sog-to-host-parent-attorney-conference-juvenile-defender-conference/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T151341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T151341Z UID:10000236-1692973800-1692979200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - August DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, August 25th at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, August 25th from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r41a5af765fd511206325cde4830edc25 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-august/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230414T145854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T150505Z UID:10000165-1694089800-1694098800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:IDS Forensic Science Education Series DESCRIPTION:IDS Forensic Science Education Series \nThese opportunities are virtual events\, the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. via Webex. \nThe series is open to any legal professional working on a criminal defense team. (This includes attorneys\, private investigators\, mitigation specialists\, paralegals\, and legal assistants on criminal defense teams.) \n*Click the following link for more information:\n2023 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Forensic Resources \n**Registration Link \n= \n2023 Schedule:\nFeb. 2\, 2023: Quality Issues in Firearms Cases – Jordan Duhe Willetts and Kathleen Clardy\nMar. 2\, 2023: Forensic Lab Quality Systems – Timothy Suggs and Jordan Duhe Willetts\nMar. 10\, 2023: Whiskey in the Courtroom – Evolving Trends in Forensic Science: DNA Evidence (offered in-person only\, separate registration required)\nApr. 6\, 2023: Firearms 101 – Josh Wright\nMay 4\, 2023: Challenging Firearms Evidence – Julia Leighton\nJune 1\, 2023: Biomechanics and Head Injuries – Dr. Mireille Kelley\nJuly 6\, 2023: Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations – Dr. Sara Jennings\nAug. 3\, 2023: Neuropsychology of Brain Injury in Criminal Contexts – What Attorneys Need to Know – Dr. Shawn Acheson\nSept. 7\, 2023: Understanding the Role of Trauma in Offending and De-stigmatizing Psychopathy – Jan Tate\, LCSW\, MEd\, CSOTP\nOct.-Dec. 2023: TBA URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/ids-forensic-science-education-series/2023-09-07/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230711T124751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T124955Z UID:10000243-1694476800-1694735999@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2023 Higher-Level Felony Defense Training DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Higher-Level Felony Defense Training\, cosponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, will take place on September 12-14\, 2023\, at the School of Government.  \nLINK TO AGENDA \nPARTICIPANTS: This program is for attorneys interested in handling higher-level felony cases at the trial level. Topics will include preparing for serious felony cases\, eyewitness identifications\, habitual felons\, self-defense\, client relations and rapport\, sentencing law and advocacy\, and mitigation investigation. The program consists of a mix of lectures and intensive small-group workshops. Due to the program’s interactive nature\, participants must attend all sessions. \nAGENDA AND REGISTRATION: The agenda is posted on the course page linked below. To register\, visit the course page at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/higher-level-felony-defense. The course registration deadline is Wednesday\, August 30\, at 5:00pm\, but seats may fill quickly\, and capacity is limited\, so do not wait to apply! \nThe Office of Indigent Defense Services has agreed to fund registration for all participants\, including contract attorneys and private assigned counsel (although they remain responsible for the cost of their travel\, lodging\, and meals other than lunches and snacks provided during the training). \nDue to the expected level of interest\, the intensive nature of the training\, and limits on seating capacity\, the program is capped at a total of 36 participants. You must take the following steps BEFORE you can register. \n\nIf you are in a public defender’s office\, you must obtain the approval of your Chief Public Defender to register. Because of limited space\, each office is allotted one slot.\nIf you are a contract attorney or private assigned counsel\, you must currently represent appointed felony clients to register.\n\nCLE COURSE CREDIT: We have applied for 12.25 hours of CLE credit (including 1.0 hours of ethics credit). The total final amount of attorney CLE credit is subject to change based on approval from the North Carolina State Bar. \nHOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms is  available at $113/night at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC) from Monday\, September 11\, through Thursday\, September 14. You can make online reservations here. To contact the hotel directly\,  call 984-291-7200 and mention the group code “HLF” or “Higher Level Felony Defense.” The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free WiFi. The hotel reservation deadline is August 21\, 2023. \nCONTACT: We look forward to seeing you in September. If you have any questions or need further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have content questions\, contact Teaching Assistant Professor Phil Dixon\, Jr. at dixon@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The school does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-higher-level-felony-defense-training/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T001350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T001540Z UID:10000231-1694694600-1694700000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 - September DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Thursday\, September 14th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/ra1b1a0a23ee52218dff14e26298bdfb5 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/9520/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T151501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T151501Z UID:10000237-1695393000-1695398400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - September DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, September 22nd at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, September 22nd from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r74fcd76efdc2890420ee62d61a0ceb8f \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-september/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230830T205856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T205856Z UID:10000245-1696582800-1696602600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid DESCRIPTION:Indigent Defense Services in collaboration with Alliance Health\nAdult Mental Health First Aid\nFriday\, October 6th\, 9:00 am-2:30pm via Zoom \n*Approximately 2 hours out-of-training curriculum must be completed 48 hours prior to live date* \n*This course is limited to 30 participants* \nSchedule:  9:00am-2:30pm (Live\, virtual Zoom) \nAdult Mental Health First Aid: Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older\, how to offer and provide initial help\, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, psychosis\, and addictions. ​ \nThis training will provide attorneys and indigent defense staff with valuable knowledge to recognize when a client’s capacity to make adequately considered decisions in connection with representation is diminished due to a mental health crises or substance use. Steps to take to preserve the attorney-client relationship and attorney-client communication will be covered. The program will also cover actions necessary to preserve the client’s or another’s safety\, in accordance with the NC Rules of Professional Conduct. \nThis virtual learning experience includes two hours of self-paced learning followed by four hours of virtual live instruction. The pre-work must be completed 48 hours before the class begins to be granted access to the course by MHFA USA. \nPresenter:\nJames Osborn is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over 30 years of experience. He has worked in a wide variety of settings in various roles – inpatient\, outpatient\, crisis and assessment\, vocational rehabilitation\, and administration. He is the Director of Community Education and Outreach with Alliance Health\, the local management entity and management care organization (LME/MCO) for Cumberland\, Durham\, Johnston\, Mecklenburg\, Orange\, and Wake County. He leads a regional team providing education and outreach to improve the health and well-being of the people Alliance serves by ensuring highly effective\, community-based support and care. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rea1d8955eb8d3ee89682e010502a2f2f \nThe actual training link will be a Zoom link\, provided to registrants at a later date. \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 5 CLEs (1 MH Hour/4 General Hours) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nFor More Information or Questions: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T003933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T003933Z UID:10000232-1697718600-1697724000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 - October DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Thursday\, October 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rbd69522314583e8deb44b3f2f6808872 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-101-october/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230814T192230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T192613Z UID:10000244-1698192000-1698451199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2023 NC Appellate Advocacy Training DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2023 North Carolina Appellate Advocacy Training\, cosponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. \nPARTICIPANTS:\nThe Appellate Advocacy Training is open to assistant appellate defenders and attorneys on the appellate appointment list maintained by the Office of the Appellate Defender. Any questions about eligibility to Glenn Gerding at (919) 354-7210 or glenn.g.gerding@nccourts.org. \n**REQUIREMENTS: To prepare for the program\, please read the Guide for Participants\, which is posted on the course webpage under the “Materials” tab. \nAt the end of the guide\, there is a form to fill out summarizing the case you will work on at the program.  Every registrant must complete and return the form via email to Bob Burke\, oldhoopster@hotmail.com\, no later than noon on Wednesday\, October 11\, 2023.  If you have questions about the case you should bring\, contact Appellate Defender Glenn Gerding. \nYou will be doing some writing during the workshops. Plan to bring a laptop or other electronic writing device. \nLOCATION\, DATE\, & TIME:\nThe training will be held Wednesday\, October 25\, through Friday\, October 27\, 2023\, at the School of Government in Chapel Hill. Check-in for the course will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday\, October 25\, and the course will adjourn at 3:15 p.m. on Friday\, October 27. Lunch is available in the building on each day of the program. \nREGISTRATION:\nTo apply for this course\, view the agenda\, and find other program information\, visit the course webpage. Space is limited\, and pre-registration is required. Applicants will receive notification  if they are  accepted into the course. The application deadline for this course is Friday\, October 6\, 2023. \nPlease apply on the course webpage under the ‘Register’ tab and follow the instructions as you register\, particularly if this is your first time using our online registration system. (Note that our system requires one unique email address per profile created\, so each person from your office who plans to attend must register separately using an individual email address. As we correspond with participants primarily through email\, please ensure your email address is current.) \nFEE:\nThe registration fee for this three-day course is $465\, which includes materials\, CLE credits\,  lunch\, and snacks . There is no fee for assistant appellate defenders in the Office of the Appellate Defender. \nA limited number of scholarships are available. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday\, September 22.  If you receive a scholarship\, the registration fee is waived. You are still responsible for your travel\, food\, and lodging expenses. \nCREDIT & CERTIFICATION:\nWe have applied for 17.50 hours of general continuing legal education (CLE) credit. \nHotel Information:\nA block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC) with a rate of $119/night. The rate includes a complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free WiFi. To reserve a room\, click the link here or  contact the hotel directly at (984) 291-7200 using the group code “AAT” or “Appellate Advocacy Training.” The hotel reservation deadline is October 1\, 2023. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nWe look forward to seeing you in October. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the logistics of the course\, contact Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content of the program\, contact Bob Burke at oldhoopster@hotmail.com. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-nc-appellate-advocacy-training/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T152759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T152759Z UID:10000238-1698417000-1698422400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - October DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, October 27th at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, October 27th from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rab3245c1984183312127f6d3c15710a0 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-october/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230906T150918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T151345Z UID:10000246-1699142400-1699574399@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Mitigation VII Seminar - Registration now OPEN! DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Bridging the Gap VII Mitigation Seminar. \nThe seminar will be a live in person conference at Carolina Beach\, NC November 6-8\, 2023. \nThe seminar will be at the Courtyard by Marriott\, which is on the oceanfront.  This is the same location as last year’s conference. \nThe Courtyard by Marriott has reserved a block of rooms at $119.00 per night plus taxes. \n\nClick here for the Conference Agenda!\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nAttorneys:                      $255.00 (Includes the CLE fees for the State Bar.) \nMitigation specialists:    $200.00 \nFact investigators:         $200.00 \nOthers:                           $200.00 \nHOW TO REGISTER: Please mail a check or money order payable to IDS. \nMAIL TO:\nJennifer Webster\nOffice of the Capital Defender\n123 West Main Street\, Suite 210\nDurham\, NC 27701 \nBOOKING YOUR HOTEL ROOM: The link to the hotel is below. \nTHE DEADLINE FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM AT THE REDUCED RATE IS OCTOBER 16\, 2023. \nThe seminar begins Monday\, November 6\, 2023 at 11:30 am. This gives you time to travel to Carolina Beach Monday morning and have lunch on your own. \nThe seminar ends Wednesday\, November 8 \, 2023 at 2:00 pm. This gives you time to travel home Wednesday afternoon. \nTherefore\, you would need a room for Monday and Tuesday nights. \nHowever\, this is the beach\, so the hotel has agreed to offer shoulder dates at the same discounted rate for Sunday\, November 5 and Wednesday\, November 8\, 2023. \nSo\, you can stay Sunday night until Thursday morning at the same discounted rate if you like. \nNote to state employees and presenters: \nFeel free to use the shoulder dates\, but you will not be reimbursed for those dates. You will only be reimbursed for hotel expenses for Monday and Tuesday night. \nRegister\, book your room (by October 16th)\, and come enjoy the training\, the fellowship\, and the beach. \nQUESTIONS: If you have any questions\, contact either Terry Alford at Terry.w.alford@nccourts.org or Jennifer Webster at Jennifer.a.webster@nccourts.org \nSPECIAL NOTE TO STATE EMPLOYEES: \nState employees must get prior approval to attend this seminar in order to seek reimbursement\, using the Form AOC-A-182. \nOnce you are approved\, you can then register and reserve your room. If you have prior approval\, you do not have to pay the registration fee as IDS will cover this fee. \nYou DO need to let Jennifer Webster know you are attending. \nYou will also need to book your own hotel room and pay for the room. After the seminar\, you can seek reimbursement for mileage\, hotel\, and meals per state rates and rules. \nSPECIAL NOTE TO PRESENTERS: \nPresenters do not have to pay the registration fee\, but will need to book your own room. Presenters will pay for their rooms but can seek reimbursement for the room\, mileage\, and meals at the state rate. \nHERE ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE HOTEL FOR BOOKING YOUR RESERVATION(S): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for choosing to have your Event with us!\n\n\nHere’s your reservation link your guests can use to make reservations:\n\n\nBook your group rate for BTG VII MITIGATION CONFERENCE Nov 2023 \nYou will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link\, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.\n\n\nEvent Summary: Shoulder dates are available for Sunday and Wednesday nights if you wish to arrive early or stay over an extra night at your expense.  The seminar begins Monday at 11:30 am and ends on Wednesday at 2:00 pm.\n\n\nBTG VII MITIGATION CONFERENCE Nov 2023\n\n\nStart Date: Sunday\, November 5\, 2023\n\n\nEnd Date: Thursday\, November 9\, 2023\n\n\nLast Day to Book: Monday\, October 16\, 2023\n\n\nHotel(s) offering your special group rate:\n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront for 119 USD per night\n\nBook your group rate for BTG VII MITIGATION CONFERENCE Nov 2023 URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/bridging-the-gap-7-register/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230913T133517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T133517Z UID:10000248-1699920000-1700265599@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2023 Misdemeanor Defender Training DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2023 Misdemeanor Defender Training\, cosponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, is now available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/misdemeanor-defender-training. \nProgram: This course is an introductory program for attorneys new to misdemeanor cases. Sessions focus on stops and searches\, impaired driving\, ethical issues in district court\, sentencing and jail credit\, probation violations\, and other matters in misdemeanor cases. The program also provides instruction on client interviewing\, negotiation\, and trial skills\, including a small group workshop on trial skills. \nParticipants: This training is for public defenders\, contract attorneys\, and private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed work in district court. \nLocation\, Dates\, and Times: The agenda will be posted to the course page soon. This training will be held from Tuesday\, November 14th through Friday\, November 17th. \nRegistration: To register and find other program information\, including our cancellation and refund policy\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/misdemeanor-defender-training. \nThe registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, October 30th. If you register\, please plan on attending all sessions. \nNote that you must create a new account when registering for the first time in the system. If you encounter any registration issues\,  explore our list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact registration@sog.unc.edu or call 919-966-4414. \nFee: The registration fee for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys is $500\, which includes all materials\, parking\, breaks\, and lunches. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Monday\, October 23rd.  \nCredit: This training will offer approximately 20.25 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including one hour of ethics\, and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit\, pending State Bar approval. \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC ) for $109 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast\, parking and free wi-fi. To reserve a room\, book here and use code “MDT” or call the hotel at 984-291-7200  and ask for the “Misdemeanor Defender Training” room block. The reservation deadline is October 18th\, 2023. \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in November. If you have any questions or would like further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content\,  contact Phil Dixon\, Jr.\, Director of Public Defense Education\, at dixon@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-misdemeanor-defender-training/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231114T135821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T135821Z UID:10000252-1700222400-1700226000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:New Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: In person and live webcast event!! \nRegistration closes on November 16th at noon. \nThis CLE has now been approved for 1 general hour. \nThe Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is offering a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on New Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration. This CLE is for one general hour and the NC State Bar will charge you $3.50/hour. If you need CLE credit\, you must fill out the post cle-survey if you are attending online or sign the attendance sheet if you are attending in person. Please register at the link below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHeedQlFWJgn_984eKWoWzqKRa-5jH8fY7FR3vlDNYmOjl2w/viewform?usp=sf_link \n  \nWhen: November 17\, 2023 from 12-1pm. \nWhere: Anywhere you have access to internet or a phone or 720 E 4th St Charlotte 4th Floor Conference Room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office. If attending in person\, the conference room will open at 11:45am. Everyone who registers will receive a link to join online. \nWhat:  This one-hour presentation will be divided into four sections: \n\nA brief overview of Incapacity to Proceed (ITP) including a review of the Dusky Standard and how it applied and assessed in North Carolina at the local level and at the state hospital.\nThe fundamentals of capacity restoration will be discussed with a focus on the areas of: psychiatric stability\, knowledge of legal system and individual circumstance\, and development of problem-solving abilities\nReview of the legal and clinical criteria for the three types of capacity restoration programs currently available for Mecklenburg County defendants: Inpatient at Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital\, Detention-based through NC-RISE\, and Outpatient at Atrium Health’s CCRP\nInstruction in court referral process to the various capacity restoration programs with a focus streamlining the assessment/admission process\, reducing delays and the scheduling of unnecessary court hearings\, and allowing defendants to be served in the most appropriate/least restrictive setting.\n\nWho: \nNathan Andrews\, Psy.D.\, was first licensed as a psychologist in 2010 in the state of Ohio.  He was licensed in New Mexico in 2012 and in 2017 in the state of Washington.  He has been licensed in North Carolina since February 2023.  He has worked in various forensic settings\, including outpatient\, inpatient\, and correctional settings.  He has completed various forensic evaluations including sex offender risk assessments\, dangerousness evaluations\, mental state evaluations\, parenting evaluations\, and disability evaluations.  Dr. Andrews has also taught psychopharmacology for a Master’s of Social Work program at New Mexico Highlands University.  He also taught online courses for several years for the Master of Arts Psychology program for Southern New Hampshire University. \nPrimarily\, Dr. Andrews has been involved in evaluating competency to stand trial\, or as it is defined in North Carolina\, Capacity to Proceed.  For about 11 years\, his primary responsibility was evaluating competency to stand trial for defendants in inpatient treatment settings and in-custody.  He has completed over 950 competency or capacity evaluations in his career.  He has testified as an expert witness on these issues in Ohio\, New Mexico\, and Washington on over 50 different occasions\, for both the defense and prosecution. \nDr. Andrews is now the program director of the NC RISE (Restoring Individuals Safely and Effectively) program\, operated by Wellpath Recovery Solutions.  The NC RISE program began accepting residents for detention-based capacity restoration on December 7\, 2022.  Dr. Andrews also serves as the primary forensic psychologist/evaluator for the program and completes all of the capacity evaluations. \n  \nDr. Sherif Soliman is the medical director for the Atrium Health Community Capacity Restoration Program and the Program Director for the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program.  He is Board Certified in General\, Forensic\, and Geriatric Psychiatry and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Wake Forest of Medicine and Atrium Health.  In addition\, he holds an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland\, Ohio.  He completed medical school (2000)\, psychiatry residency (2004)\, and geriatric psychiatry fellowship (2005) at Wayne State University in Detroit and has completed Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training at Case Western (2006). \nAfter graduating fellowship in 2006\, Dr. Soliman served as an attending psychiatrist at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare and as the Associate Forensic Director of the former Cleveland Campus of Northcoast.  Dr. Soliman’s duties included treating and evaluating forensic and civil patients\, completing forensic reports such as risk assessments and competence to stand trial evaluations\, and designing policies for the treatment and assessment of forensic patients.  Dr. Soliman was also forensic psychiatrist at the Cuyahoga County Court Clinic and the City of Cleveland Municipal Court Psychiatric Clinic.  Dr. Soliman’s duties included completing forensic reports such as sanity at the time of the act evaluations\, mitigation of penalty evaluations\, and competence to stand trial evaluations\, among others.  He served as a CIT trainer for the Cleveland Police Department. \nDr. Soliman moved to Charlotte\, North Carolina in 2018 to join Atrium Health\, where he works as a forensic psychiatrist and an emergency department psychiatrist.  In addition\, he does forensic psychiatric evaluations at Broughton Hospital.  Dr. Soliman servs as chair of the Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law Committee at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law\, is a past president of the Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law\, and has been awarded the Golden Apple Award by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.  This award is awarded for excellence in teaching forensic psychiatry fellows.  Dr. Soliman is active in teaching medical students\, residents\, and fellows.  In addition to teaching residents at Atrium Health\, he teaches forensic psychiatry fellows at Case Western Reserve\, residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)\, and been an invited speaker at other residency programs throughout the country.  He has also lectured at Continuing Legal Education conferences and to adult protective services workers. \n  \nStephen Strzelecki\, Psy.D. is a forensic and clinical neuropsychologist who has been licensed in North Carolina since 1995. He has worked in various settings\, including inpatient pediatric rehabilitation\, community mental health\, and private practice\, which also included contractual forensic evaluations through the local mental health Managed Care Organization (MCO) and the NC Department of Juvenile Justice. \nSince 2013\, Dr. Strzelecki has been part of Mecklenburg County’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS)\, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Forensic Evaluations Unit (FEU).  In this role he oversees the completion of Mecklenburg County court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations from all levels of the judiciary\, as well as behavioral health diversion programs and grant-based projects designed to address the needs of justice involved individuals with severe mental health disorders\, substance use issues\, and intellectual-developmental disabilities. \nProjects in which Dr. Strzelecki is involved include; Understanding the Frequent Utilizer Population research project with Policy Research Associates\, SOAR-Criminal Justice grant project through SAMHSA to expedite access to disability benefits for individuals that are experiencing homelessness and involved with the criminal justice system\, and SAMHSA’s GAINS Center-Learning Collaborative: Competence to Stand Trial/Competence Restoration project with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. \nWithin Mecklenburg County\, Dr. Strzelecki serves as the chair for the Stepping Up Committee\, which is part of a state and national initiative that focuses on reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in jails. He is also a member the Substance Use Disorder Task Force Leadership team\, the Involuntary Commitment Committee\, Juvenile Model Court Committee\, and an instructor with the Mecklenburg County CIT program. \nPlease contact Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/new-options-in-capacity-to-proceed-to-trial-restoration/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T004108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T143123Z UID:10000233-1700224200-1700229600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 - **Rescheduled** from November 16 to 17 DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on FRIDAY\, November 17th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r12f98b16ca824c6cab244273263ef2f1 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-101-november/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T152913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T152913Z UID:10000239-1700231400-1700236800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - November DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, November 17th at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, November 17th from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r581ba6b98906484257ac26e63bcccd98 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-november/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230908T184203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T184203Z UID:10000247-1701388800-1701475199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Practical Criminal Law 2023 DESCRIPTION:For more than 10 years\, the Rowan County local Bar has provided CLE opportunities annually focusing on both Criminal Law and Family Law. This year\, the Rowan County Bar Association is partnering with the 43rd Judicial District Bar to offer a high-quality lineup of speakers who will cover a variety of important topics relevant for attorneys who practice criminal law. \nAre you currently practicing in the western part of North Carolina? Or are you elsewhere in NC\, and would be willing to travel West for some high-quality CLE? \n“Practical Criminal Law 2023” is slated for December 1\, 2023\, in Sylva\, NC. It is approved for 6.0 hours of general credit and 1.0 hours of ethics training (7.0 total hours). \nUse the following link to view the agenda and to register: https://www.ncids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WNC-CLE-Registration-Form.pdf   \nThe registration fee is $175 and includes the live seminar\, N.C. State Bar CLE fees\, emailed course materials and lunch. \n**The deadline to reserve your space is November 27\, 2023. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/practical-criminal-law-2023/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231114T135143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T135143Z UID:10000249-1701961200-1701966600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Two Webinars: On the changes to adult guardianship proceedings resulting from Session Law 2023-124 DESCRIPTION:Please join School of Government faculty members Timothy Heinle and Meredith Smith as they host two webinars in December that will highlight changes to adult guardianship proceedings resulting from Session Law 2023-124. \nPlease see below for specific details about the webinars and to register for each. \nDecember 7\, 2023: Practical Considerations for Implementing Session Law 2023-124 and the Notice of Rights for Respondents and Wards \nSession Law 2023-124 creates the new G.S. 35A-1117 which entitles respondents and wards to notice of nearly twenty enumerated rights. With this notice of rights comes new responsibilities for guardian ad litems\, clerks of superior court\, and petitioners. In this webinar\, we will anticipate challenges and consider solutions to satisfy the requirements and purpose of the law. Please view the webinar course page for more information and to register for the session on December 7. \nDecember 14\, 2023: Meaningful Consideration of Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship under Session Law 2023-124 \nRecent changes to North Carolina’s guardianship laws make clear that an adult or emancipated minor does not lack capacity (and is therefore not incompetent) if a less restrictive alternative to guardianship enables them to manage their affairs and make and communicate important decisions about themselves and their property. This webinar will discuss these recent changes\, identify examples of less restrictive alternatives\, facilitate participant generated ideas for implementing these alternatives\, identify open questions and anticipated challenges\, and highlight how these changes impact the duties of clerks and guardian ad litem attorneys. Please view the webinar course page for more information and to register for the session on December 14. \nPARTICIPANTS: Both sessions are open to elected\, assistant\, and deputy clerks of superior court\, G.S. Chapter 35A guardian ad litem attorneys\, and county department of social services attorneys and social workers. \nREGISTRATION: Please note\, these trainings will be offered as separate webinars – you will be required to register for each one. Please click here to register for the session on December 7. To register for the session of December 14\, please click here.  Pre-registration is required. \nCLE: Each training will qualify for 1.25 hours of general CLE credit\, pending approval from the NC State Bar. Attorneys seeking CLE credit will need to report and file to the Bar individually. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We hope you will be able to join us for these updates. If you have questions about the December 7 training\, please contact Karli Wilson at kwilson@sog.unc.edu.\nIf you have questions about the December 14 training\, please contact Michael Spinosi at spinosi@sog.unc.edu. \nIf you would like more information regarding the content of the trainings\, please contact Timothy Heinle at heinle@sog.unc.edu or Meredith Smith at meredith.smith@sog.unc.edu. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/two_webinars/2023-12-07/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231115T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T212500Z UID:10000256-1702042200-1702047600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2023 Winter Criminal Law Webinar DESCRIPTION:Registration is still open for the 2023 Winter Criminal Law Webinar hosted by the School of Government. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government\, we are pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. \nThe 2023 Winter Criminal Law Update will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and U.S. Supreme Court and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. School of Government faculty Phil Dixon\, Brittany Bromell\, Jacqui Greene\, and John Rubin will discuss a wide range of issues affecting felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts. The webinar includes a dynamic visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and other court personnel who handle criminal cases. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, December 8\, 2023\, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/criminal-law-webinars-case-and-legislative-updates to register online and find additional information about the webinar. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.\, Monday\, December 4. \nFee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is no registration fee for private assigned counsel who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2022-2023 fiscal year (July 1\, 2022-June 30\, 2023). There is no registration fee for contract attorneys and capital attorneys who handled indigent cases during the 2022-2023 fiscal year (July 1\, 2022-June 30\, 2023). Private assigned counsel\, contract attorneys\, and capital attorneys who are eligible to register without charge will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. The registration fee for other private attorneys and others is $85.00. \nQuestions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel\, Contract Attorney\, and Capital Attorney Eligibility: If you have questions regarding your eligibility to attend the program without paying a registration fee\, please contact Aaron Gallagher\, IDS Fiscal Officer\, at aaron.m.gallagher@nccourts.org to determine your eligibility. \nCLE Credit & Certification: The webinar offers 1.5 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for North Carolina State Bar criminal law specialization credit. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually\, even if the webinar is watched in a group setting. To receive partial credit\, please submit your form to John Sherman at sherman@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, December 13. \nFor More Information: Contact John Sherman\, Program Manager\, at sherman@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age\, gender\, race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know.  URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2023-winter-criminal-law-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231114T135143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T135143Z UID:10000250-1702566000-1702571400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Two Webinars: On the changes to adult guardianship proceedings resulting from Session Law 2023-124 DESCRIPTION:Please join School of Government faculty members Timothy Heinle and Meredith Smith as they host two webinars in December that will highlight changes to adult guardianship proceedings resulting from Session Law 2023-124. \nPlease see below for specific details about the webinars and to register for each. \nDecember 7\, 2023: Practical Considerations for Implementing Session Law 2023-124 and the Notice of Rights for Respondents and Wards \nSession Law 2023-124 creates the new G.S. 35A-1117 which entitles respondents and wards to notice of nearly twenty enumerated rights. With this notice of rights comes new responsibilities for guardian ad litems\, clerks of superior court\, and petitioners. In this webinar\, we will anticipate challenges and consider solutions to satisfy the requirements and purpose of the law. Please view the webinar course page for more information and to register for the session on December 7. \nDecember 14\, 2023: Meaningful Consideration of Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship under Session Law 2023-124 \nRecent changes to North Carolina’s guardianship laws make clear that an adult or emancipated minor does not lack capacity (and is therefore not incompetent) if a less restrictive alternative to guardianship enables them to manage their affairs and make and communicate important decisions about themselves and their property. This webinar will discuss these recent changes\, identify examples of less restrictive alternatives\, facilitate participant generated ideas for implementing these alternatives\, identify open questions and anticipated challenges\, and highlight how these changes impact the duties of clerks and guardian ad litem attorneys. Please view the webinar course page for more information and to register for the session on December 14. \nPARTICIPANTS: Both sessions are open to elected\, assistant\, and deputy clerks of superior court\, G.S. Chapter 35A guardian ad litem attorneys\, and county department of social services attorneys and social workers. \nREGISTRATION: Please note\, these trainings will be offered as separate webinars – you will be required to register for each one. Please click here to register for the session on December 7. To register for the session of December 14\, please click here.  Pre-registration is required. \nCLE: Each training will qualify for 1.25 hours of general CLE credit\, pending approval from the NC State Bar. Attorneys seeking CLE credit will need to report and file to the Bar individually. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We hope you will be able to join us for these updates. If you have questions about the December 7 training\, please contact Karli Wilson at kwilson@sog.unc.edu.\nIf you have questions about the December 14 training\, please contact Michael Spinosi at spinosi@sog.unc.edu. \nIf you would like more information regarding the content of the trainings\, please contact Timothy Heinle at heinle@sog.unc.edu or Meredith Smith at meredith.smith@sog.unc.edu. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/two_webinars/2023-12-14/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230629T153043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T153043Z UID:10000240-1702650600-1702656000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Secondary Traumatic Stress - December DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: Friday\, December 15th at 2:30 p.m. \n60 minutes of MH/SA Credit Offered \nSecondary Traumatic Stress: Its Impacts & Strategies for Coping Effectively: Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences impacts our overall health and well-being. This presentation will focus on describing secondary traumatic stress and how it impacts the brain\, who is at risk for experiencing secondary traumatic stress and signs of secondary traumatic stress. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how exposure to trauma and secondary traumatic events impacts overall well-being and how to apply strategies to increase overall physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being with a focus on decreasing the risk and impact of secondary traumatic stress. \n— \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule:  The webinar will be held on Friday\, December 15th from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r8a926e98e3945a7c94e546ea8b6063ed \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE (currently pending approval by the state bar) will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs—one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has particular interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/secondary-traumatic-stress-december/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20230623T004232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T004232Z UID:10000234-1703161800-1703167200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences 101 - December DESCRIPTION:60 minutes of CLE Credit Offered \nAdverse Childhood Experiences 101: Childhood experiences impact overall development and functioning\, resulting in risk and protective factors. This presentation will focus on the impact of adverse childhood experiences\, impact on brain development\, overall health risk factors and what the data has shown about ACE scores. Attorneys will gain knowledge on how trauma may impact client/attorney relationships with focused education on improving overall outcomes by interacting with clients in a trauma-informed and trauma-focused manner. \nThe webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Thursday\, December 21st from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r5044e481b5157ff9e4cfc6443d3dc7bd \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. \nPresenter: \nCarla Huff\, MEd\, MSW\, LCSW: Carla began her career in the United States Army and was trained in military intelligence and law enforcement. After leaving the military\, Carla worked as a juvenile court counselor for the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention in Wake County (Department of Public Safety-Juvenile Services). Carla also spent time working in Wake County Public Schools\, providing support for children and adolescents diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She later transitioned to working with Alliance Health\, a local managed care organization. Here\, she covered multiple counties and was part of two pilot programs; one providing support to caregivers of children with complex health needs\, the other supporting community inclusion for individuals transitioning out of long-term care\, housing and incarceration. \nCarla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has interests in the impact of trauma and brain development\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in civilians and military personnel\, and social determinants/drivers of health. \nFor More Information: Contact Carla Huff\, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at Carla.Huff@nccourts.org . \nIf you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-101-december/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231115T180248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T180248Z UID:10000255-1705622400-1705708799@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2024 Child Support Enforcement: Representing Respondents Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2024 Child Support Enforcement: Representing Respondents conference\, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, is now available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/child-support-enforcement. \nPROGRAM: This program provides training for attorneys who represent alleged contemnors in child support enforcement proceedings. Sessions will focus on civil contempt\, advocacy in-and-out of the courtroom\, evidence\, and other issues relevant to respondent representation. We will announce the agenda at a later date\, closer to the program. \nPARTICIPANTS: This training is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do appointed work\, and attorneys who represent respondents in child support enforcement proceedings. \nLOCATION & DATE: The training will be held at the UNC School of Government on Friday\, January 19\, 2024. \nREGISTRATION: To register online and find other program information\, including our cancellation and refund policy\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/child-support-enforcement. Space is limited\, and preregistration is required. \nThe registration deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday\, January 12\, 2024. \nYou must create a new account when registering for the first time in the system. If you encounter any registration issues\, explore our list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact registration@sog.unc.edu or call 919-966-4414. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys is $160\, which includes all materials\, parking\, break\, and lunch. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. \nThe scholarship application deadline is Tuesday\, January 2\, 2024. \nCREDIT: The program will offer 6 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including one hour of ethics\, pending State Bar approval. \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham hotel at 6121 Farrington Rd. Chapel Hill\, NC\, at the rate of $109 a night plus tax. This rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free Wi-Fi. To reserve a room\, book here and use code “CSE” or call the hotel directly at 919-403-8700 and ask for the Child Support Enforcement room block. \nThe hotel reservation deadline is January 1\, 2024. \n Additional Information: We look forward to seeing you in January. If you have any questions or need further information\, contact Program Manager\, Brooke Cale at bcale@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions about the course content\, contact Timothy Heinle\, Teaching Assistant Professor\, at heinle@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2024-representing-respondents-conference/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231207T153612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T153612Z UID:10000262-1706272200-1706275800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Invisible Sentence: Recognizing\, Supporting\, and Advocating for Children of Incarcerated and Returning Parents DESCRIPTION:Invisible Sentence: Recognizing\, Supporting\, and Advocating for Children of Incarcerated and Returning Parents  \nFREE WEBINAR: Friday\, January 26th @ 12:30pm \n60-Minutes of CLE Credit Pending \n  \nAbout the Webinar: Participants will be able to share with others their acquired knowledge of the challenges that children of incarcerated and returning parents face daily and will be able to apply the strategies and techniques learned in this workshop to create a supportive environment for these children. Participants will be able to share with others their acquired increased knowledge of what the needs are of children of incarcerated and returning parents\, increased knowledge of what services and programs exist and where the gaps are\, and tools to advocate for these children to improve responses\, programs\, and services. Participants will be able to identify ways to collaborate with other professionals to improve the well-being of children of incarcerated and returning parents and will take what they learn back to their own professional settings to explore opportunities to better serve these children. The webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \n  \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, January 26th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Please register at the following link:  https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r1711182187936d6be36cd2d0f7c3ed46 \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. Those interested in earning 1 CLE will be billed by the State Bar for the cost of CLE at $3.50 per hour. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually. *CLE Request Pending \nPresenter:  Melissa Radcliff has been with Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons based in Wilmington\, NC since February 2007. Our Children’s Place is a statewide education and advocacy program focused on community support for children of incarcerated and returning parents. Prior to that she was the Executive Director and a founding staff member of the Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County (now the Compass Center for Women and Families)\, the local domestic violence agency serving Orange County\, NC. She has worked in victim services since the 1990s at a domestic violence agency\, rape crisis center\, prosecutor’s office\, and police department in Rhode Island\, Arizona\, and North Carolina. She is currently overseeing the FRESH (Family Re-Entry Support and Help) grant in 13 re-entry prison facilities. \nIf you need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207 URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/invisible-sentence/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203 DTSTAMP:20260403T172231 CREATED:20231219T170419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T170419Z UID:10000264-1706832000-1706918399@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:CLE for DWI Criminal Defense Attorneys DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Doug Scott’s “Technical Aspects CLE for DWI Criminal Defense Attorneys.” \nThis 6-hour CLE will take place on February 2\, 2024 (Friday) in New Bern\, NC.  There will also be future opportunities in Wilmington and Raleigh. \n*There is a reduced fee for public defenders. \nIt will cover a review of SFST. The presenter will also include as much information as possible about other technical aspects: other field sobriety test administration and interpretation (FNT\, Romberg\, Seated BWI tests\, pre-exit finger dexterity\, etc); statistical probabilities; effects of age\, weight\, health\, and relevant pharmacological information correlated to these tests; retrograde extrapolation and more! \n**Click here for the registration flyer. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/cle-for-dwi-criminal-defense-attorneys/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR