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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
CREATED:20231211T184844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T192642Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Felony Defender Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Felony Defender Training\, scheduled for February 7-9\, 2024\, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. This training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. The agenda will be posted on the course webpage shortly. \nProgram: The program will be held at the School of Government with topics covering discovery and investigation\, suppression and other superior court motions\, lab reports\, preserving the record\, jury instructions\, sentencing\, and trial skills—including conducting voir dire—necessary to handle felony cases from start to finish. The program is comprised of plenary sessions and intensive small group workshops. \nParticipants: This training is open to public defenders and private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed work. The program is geared toward attorneys who are new to representing defendants charged with felonies in superior court. \nREGISTRATION: To register and find other program information\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, January 26. Please plan on attending all sessions. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys is $450\, 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. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. Please apply as soon as possible. The scholarship application deadline is Monday\, January 15\, 2024. \nCredit & Certification: The program offers 16.25 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including 1 hour of ethics/professional responsibility\, and qualifies for the NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit (pending Bar approval).  \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham (6121 Farrington Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC) with a rate of $109 plus taxes and fees. The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free Wi-F-. To reserve a room\, book here or call the hotel directly at 919-403-8700 and mention group code “FDT” or “Felony Defender Training.” The hotel reservation deadline is Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org or 919-890-1660. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in February. If you have any questions or need further information\, contact 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/2024-felony-defender-training/
LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Current Developments in Criminal Law
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Current Developments in Criminal Law webinar is now open. 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. \nSchool of Government faculty Phil Dixon\, Jr. and Danny Spiegel will discuss state and federal appellate court decisions and other recent criminal law developments. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and any others who are interested in criminal law. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, February 23\, 2024\, 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 Tuesday\, February 20\, 2024\, at 5:00 p.m.  \n Fee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is no registration fee for private assigned counsel\, managed assigned counsel\, and capital attorneys who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2022-2023 fiscal year (July 1\, 2022-June 30\, 2023). Private assigned counsel\, managed assigned counsel\, 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. \n Questions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel\, Managed Assigned Counsel\, 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 NC 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 Brooke Cale at bcale@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024.  \n For More Information: Contact Brooke Cale\, Program Manager\, at bcale@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. \n \n 
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/current-developments-in-criminal-law/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: How to be inclusive and welcoming to persons with disabilities in the legal system
DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, disabled individuals are over-represented as both victims of crime and as those accused of crimes compared with their non-disabled counterparts. This overrepresentation is even higher for those with disabilities and other marginalized identities. As a result\, it is critical that all professionals working in the criminal legal system create accessible and welcoming environments for persons with disabilities. \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, February 29 3:00-4:00pm ET / 12:00-1:00pm PT join the Strengthening the Sixth team and RespectAbility for an engaging webinar that will include a discussion of the basics of disability etiquette\, language\, and inclusion\, as well as lay a strong foundation for how legal professionals can better serve individuals with disabilities who are involved with the criminal legal process as victims\, witnesses\, and defendants. \nThe program is FREE but registration is required. \nWebinar Facilitators: \n\nAriel Simms (they/she)\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, RespectAbility\nGraciano Petersen (he/him)\, Senior Director of Talent\, Culture\, and Training\, RespectAbility\n\nREGISTER NOW!\nAccessibility: We strive to host inclusive and accessible events. Please let us know on your registration form what assistance we can provide to ensure you can fully engage with the program. We will be providing ASL interpreter and live CART services for this program. If you have other accessibility inquiries\, please email Bonnie Hoffman at BHoffman@nacdl.org.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/free-webinar-how-to-be-inclusive/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
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SUMMARY:Intensive Juvenile Defender Training
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the Intensive Juvenile Defender Training\, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, will be held Thursday\, March 7\, through Friday\, March 8\, at the Guilford Technical Community College – Jamestown Campus (621 East Main Street\, Jamestown NC 27282). \nPROGRAM: This year’s training will offer a new experience. First\, attendees will hear from experts on topics including juvenile interrogations\, secured custody\, and probable cause. We will also have a discussion about youth and gangs\, taught by Dr. Steven R. Cureton\, Professor and Department Head of Sociology\, Criminology and Justice Studies\, UNC Greensboro. \nOther sessions\, subject to Bar approval\, will satisfy attorneys’ mental health and technology CLE requirements\, including a session on juvenile defense and E-Courts. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Guilford Juvenile Detention facility\, hear from the facility’s director\, as well as juveniles who have experienced the system\, and discuss the needs of youth and other matters of concern to defenders. Click here to access the agenda. \nPARTICIPANTS: The program is open to public defenders and private attorneys who represent juveniles in delinquency proceedings or attorneys who want to practice in this area. \nLOCATION\, DATES\, & TIMES: This training will be held at Guilford Technical Community College on March 7-8. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday\, March 7. The program starts at 9:50 a.m. \nWe will also visit the Guilford Juvenile Detention Center on Friday afternoon. The program will end on Friday\, March 8\, at 12:30 p.m. following the site visit and tour of the Guilford Juvenile Detention Center. \nREGISTRATION: To register online or view additional program information\, please visit: https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/intensive-juvenile-defender-training. \nThe registration fee for private assigned counsel is $300. There is no fee for IDS employees. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, March 1\, 2024. \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned counsel and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. If you are interested\, please apply as soon as possible. All scholarship applicants will be contacted by email about the status of their application and next steps for registration. The scholarship deadline is Friday\, February 16\, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. \nCredit & Certification: The program will offer approximately 7 hours of CLE credit\, which includes one hour of mental health and one hour of technology CLE credit\, subject to change and pending Bar approval. \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at Homewood Suites Greensboro (201 Centreport Drive\, Greensboro\, NC) with a rate of $125 plus taxes and fees. The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free Wi-Fi-. To reserve a room\, book here. The hotel reservation deadline is February 19\, 2024\, by 5:00 p.m. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nCONTACT: If you have any questions or need additional information\, contact Program Manager\, Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the 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. \nLINK TO THE AGENDA: https://www.ncids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Agenda-2024-Intensive-Juvenile-Defender-Training.pdf  
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/intensive-juvenile-defender-training/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
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SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW! "Whiskey" Turns 10!
DESCRIPTION:Indigent Defense Services\, the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility\, and the Wilson Center for Science and Justice are pleased to announce the tenth annual CLE\, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science.”  \nWhiskey 10 will take place on March 8\, 2024\, at Duke Law School. Forensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific evidence will present on a range of topics to help attorneys understand the latest trends in forensic evidence\, limitations to this evidence\, and legal challenges that can be made. This year the program will have a special focus on Mental Health Evidence.  \nThere will be a minimal fee of $20 for this program for attendees who are not IDS employees OR assistant public defenders. This will cover the cost of food and parking. A special thank you this year to Pfeiffer Rudolf for helping sponsor the program. The program is expected to carry 6.25 CLE hours\, including one hour of mental health and one hour of ethics credit. \n**Please register for the program by using this link.  \nAfter you register\, please mail your check to the following address:** \nDuke Law School\nc/o Marlyn Dail\n210 Science Drive\, Box 90360\nDurham\, NC 27708-0360 \n**Make your check payable to Duke Law School. \n**If the payment is coming from a firm\, please include the attorney’s name on the memo line. \nOnce your payment has been received\, you will receive a registration confirmation email.  \nMore information is available here:\nhttps://web.law.duke.edu/ccjpr/symposium2024/ \n *** \nTo help us celebrate our 10th year\, you can participate in our Rename Whiskey Contest when you register.  \nSo\, start thinking about what you’d call the program\, and you may win a prize!  \nIf you have photos from prior “Whiskey” programs\, please email them to Marlyn Dail (marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu). \nSee you in March!
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/whiskey-turns-10/
LOCATION:Duke Law School\, Durham\, NC
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Holistic Wellness Event
DESCRIPTION:Does your criminal defense work have you stressed\, frazzled\, and overwhelmed?  \nLooking for an option that is accessible and can provide immediate relief?  \nResearch shows that mindfulness-based practices can improve overall health and well-being in a relatively short period of time. \nIn the midst of our striving\, achieving\, tending to the needs of others\, we rarely find time to slow down and make time for ourselves. You work long hours\, in an adversarial system\, often skip meals\, and rarely have time for a break. While this helps you excel in your role\, this takes a toll on your body. \nWorking long hours\, meeting client needs\, multi-tasking\, a competitive work environment\, irregular eating habits\, sedentary lifestyle and poor sitting postures lead to high stress\, tension\, sickness and takes a toll on your mental and physical health. In fact\, an international report by the World Health Organization found that depression is the most disabling illness for professionals\, second only to cardio-vascular diseases. \nLife outside of work can also be busy and stressful and many people have a hard time finding time for regular practice. \nFor this reason\, we have designed a program for you to make time for your wellness! \nSoon\, yoga and meditation sessions will be offered. \n      \nLearn more about Patrice here and join us on Friday\, March 15th from 12:45pm-1:45pm to meet your instructor and provide feedback on what is important for you to participate moving forward. \nDate and Time: Friday\, March 15th from 12:45pm-1:45pm \nLink: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/re68bb2175ebf57b7963d9f9cbc5af358 \nThis program is grant-funded through the support of NC IOLTA
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/holistic-wellness-event/
CATEGORIES:CLE,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:FREE NACDL Webinar on March 28th
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 28\, join NACDL and RespectAbility for Accessibility and Universal Design for Legal Professionals. \nThis is the second webinar of a three-part series. \nThis webinar will help legal system professionals learn more about the ever-evolving concept of accessibility. The program will feature discussions on the principles of plain language and universal design and explain how these can be used to enable participation in the legal process. The program will also share best practices for making materials\, meetings\, websites\, and virtual programs accessible. \nThe program is FREE but registration is required. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\nDetails: \nDate: Thursday\, March 28\, 2024 \nTime: 3:00-4:00pm ET/12:00-1:00pm PT \nWebinar Facilitators: \n\nAriel Simms (they/she)\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, RespectAbility\nGraciano Petersen (he/him)\, Senior Director of Talent\, Culture\, and Training\, RespectAbility\n\nAccessibility: We strive to host inclusive and accessible events. Please let us know on your registration form what assistance we can provide to ensure you can fully engage with the program. We will be providing ASL interpretation and live captioning/CART services for this program. If you have other accessibility inquiries\, please email Bonnie Hoffman at BHoffman@nacdl.org. \n  \nStrengthening the Sixth is a project supported by a grant from the US Department of Justice. The Strengthening the Sixth Team includes the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers\, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys\, the National Center for State Courts\, and RTI International.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/free-nacdl-webinar-on-march-28th/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Capacity and Commitment Process
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Navigating the Capacity and Commitment Process Training\, scheduled for April 4\, 2024\, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/navigating-capacity-and-commitment-process. \nThis training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the NC Department of Health and Human Services\, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. **The agenda can be found at this link. \nProgram: The program will be held at the School of Government with topics covering the ITP process\, an overview of the LCFE program\, information sharing concerning mental health treatment\, considerations in capacity evaluations\, and reviewing capacity restoration and reports. \nParticipants: This training is open to public defenders and private defense attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed work. The program is geared toward defense attorneys new to handling capacity issues. \nREGISTRATION: To register and find other program information\, visit the course page. The priority registration deadline for public defenders\, IDS employees\, private assigned counsel\, managed assigned counsel\, and capital attorneys is 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, March 11. The registration deadline for private attorneys and others is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, March 22. Please plan on attending all sessions. \nFEE:  There is no registration fee for this course.  \nCredit & Certification: The program offers 5.50 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit (pending Bar approval).  \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC) with a rate of $121 plus taxes and fees. The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free Wi-F-. To reserve a room\, book here or call the hotel directly at 919-291-7200 and mention group code “CIT” or “Capacity Issues Training.” The hotel reservation deadline is March 15\, 2024. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in April. If you have any questions or need further information\, contact 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/navigating-the-capacity-and-commitment-process/
LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T133000
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SUMMARY:Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is offering a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys. Pending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 general hour. If you need CLE credit\, you must complete the post CLE survey. Please register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeceFvPL8YFFIm0av-ATRzPUq9tGJCo8PQ0j1ZTzv9zjIA6tQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \nWhen: April 12\, 2024 at 12:30. [the conference room or webinar will open at 12:15] \nWhere: Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office 4th floor conference room [720 E 4th St Charlotte] or anyplace you have internet or phone. \nWhat: The presentation will cover the following objectives: \n\nTo review various psycholegal questions that may require mental health expertise/forensic psychological evaluation to properly defend your client facing criminal prosecution\nTo provide information about how psychiatric illness may present in the clients of criminal defense attorneys\nTo discuss the assessment of malingering\nTo explain how to initiate a forensic psychological assessment and what to expect when working with a psychological expert.\n\nSpeakers: \nDr. Cantley\, Dr. Hart\, and Dr. Watters Klosek have over 50 cumulative years of experience conducting forensic psychological evaluations.  They have joined forces to create Forensic Minds Consulting.  Forensic Minds Consulting uses a team approach to ensure that their psychological evaluations are conducted with the exacting level of integrity\, diagnostic accuracy\, and objectivity that is critical to high quality forensic evaluations. All experts at Forensic Minds Consulting are licensed\, doctoral level psychologists\, who bring a wealth of experience and specialized forensic training to their work. The team approach allows cases to be informed by the group’s broad collective expert knowledge base. Two experts work together to complete each evaluation\, one of which is identified as the lead psychologist\, who will be the primary point of contact. The lead psychologist will also be available for testimony\, should a court appearance be needed.  You can find more information about Forensic Minds Consulting on their website\, www.forensicmc.com . \nDr. Nicole Cantley has 16 years of experience in the fields of clinical and forensic psychology. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a forensics emphasis from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her forensic training includes a predoctoral forensic psychology internship at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in San Diego and a postdoctoral fellowship at an esteemed private clinical and forensic psychology practice. She gained experience in various settings in California and North Carolina including a private psychiatric hospital\, a psychiatric residential facility\, a federal correctional center\, a juvenile youth development center\, and in Mecklenburg County government before she established a successful private practice specializing in forensic\, clinical\, and neuropsychological evaluations. She is now dedicated to providing consultation and evaluations in the context of criminal forensic psychology. \nDr. Virginia Hart is a highly qualified forensic expert with over 20 years of experience in forensic and clinical psychology. She obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a subspecialty in Psychology and Law from the University of Alabama. Dr. Hart’s extensive forensic training includes a Forensic Psychology predoctoral internship via the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a Forensic Psychology postdoctoral fellowship through the University of Virginia Institute of Law\, Psychology and Public Policy. She has a broad range of experience working in various clinical settings\, including correctional facilities\, state hospitals\, forensic state hospitals\, inpatient units\, and outpatient settings. Dr. Hart is a published researcher in her field and currently serves as an assistant professor with the Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Hart specializes in criminal forensic evaluations and expert services. \nDr. Terri Watters Klosek has extensive experience with the intersection of psychology and law. She holds a doctorate in forensic psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Her training includes a forensic pre-doctoral internship with the Bureau of Prisons\, as well as a forensic postdoctoral fellowship through Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She has worked in a variety of settings including correctional facilities\, and forensic hospitals as well as general clinical inpatient and outpatient settings. She also works as a professor of forensic psychology at Queens University in Charlotte. Dr. Watters Klosek brings her comprehensive expertise to conducting unbiased forensic evaluations\, utilizing multiple viewpoints and data sources to answer a wide variety of forensic referral questions. \n  \nPlease contact Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/forensic-psychological-evaluations/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:Before\, During and After Prison
DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Before\, During and After Prison: One Man’s Journey through the Criminal System. \nPending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 general hour and you must complete the post-CLE survey to submit your attendance. \nPlease register here: \nRegister for April 17th \nWhen: Wednesday April 17\, 2024 12:30-1:30 \nWhere: The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office 4th floor conference room [720 E 4th St Charlotte] or anyplace you have internet. Everyone who registers will receive a link to join the day before. The conference room will open by 12:15pm. \nWhat: The presenter has firsthand knowledge of being prosecuted\, convicted\, sentenced to prison and released. He will talk about his experience being defended\, at first\, by an assistant public defender before his family hired an attorney. From this experience\, he will share what worked and didn’t during his representation by both an assistant public defender and private defense attorney. He will then discuss his experience in prison\, so the criminal defense attorney has a better idea of what their clients may experience in prison. With this knowledge\, the attorney will be able to better argue for sentences that either do not involve prison or are less time in prison. The presenter will share his experiences after release from prison and the challenges and surprises he faced so the criminal defense attorney can know what their clients may face and are better able to inform those clients now. Finally\, he will discuss the creation of the non-profit OurJourney that assists others who are released from prison. \nWho: Brian Scott was arrested in 2001 and spent 20 years in the North Carolina state prison system. One year after his release\, he used his own struggles with reentry as motivation to found OurJourney\, a statewide nonprofit organization that works to make the reentry experience more successful and easier to navigate for others. \nQuestions? Contact Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/before-during-and-after-prison/
LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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SUMMARY:2024 Death Penalty Seminar
DESCRIPTION:https://members.ncaj.com/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=273356 \n2024 Death Penalty Seminar | April 25-26\, 2024 \nDurham\, NC \nAbove is the link for the Death Penalty 2024 Seminar. The link includes the agenda\, the registration form\, and hotel reservation information. \nThis year’s seminar has two parts\, each with a separate fee. \nOn Thursday night\, April 25\, 2024\, there will be an open bar reception\, a banquet\, and a presentation that gives you one hour CLE credit for substance abuse/ mental health. \nThis is a very enjoyable night and the staff from the Office of the Capital Defender hope you will attend. Check into your room Thursday afternoon and enjoy a great evening of food\, fellowship\, and a great program. \nFriday\, April 26\, 2024 will be a full day of speakers and presentations on various topics. \nThis is an in-person seminar only. \nLOCATION: \nThe Doubletree RDU Hotel at Research Triangle Park\, 4810 Page Creek Lane\, Durham \n**If you have questions please contact Veronica McCoy at NCAJ or Terry Alford. \nveronica@ncaj.com \nterry.w.alford@nccourts.org \nSpecial note for state employees: \nYou can ask the state to reimburse you for your mileage\, room\, meals\, and registration fee at the rates allowed by the state. Please note the Thursday night presentation and banquet fee will not be reimbursed. To get the other costs reimbursed\, you must complete the AOC-A-182 request form and have it approved by your supervisor prior to the seminar. You would then pay for the mileage\, room\, meals\, registration fee and then seek reimbursement after the seminar. Be sure to keep your receipts and hotel folio.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2024-death-penalty-seminar/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T185127
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: How to be inclusive with people who have disabilities
DESCRIPTION:(This is not an IDS-sponsored event.) \n \nOn Thursday\, April 25\, join NACDL and RespectAbility for an engaging webinar on welcoming and including people with disabilities at your organization as staff\, leaders\, and other key stakeholders. The session will cover best practices in fostering accessible\, equitable\, and inclusive organizational cultures and workplaces\, from recruiting\, onboarding\, and retaining diverse\, disabled talent\, to promoting leadership and advancement opportunities\, to building support and internal advocacy structures through employee resource and affinity groups. RespectAbility will also highlight internal and external-facing strategies in inclusive marketing and communications\, including authentic representation\, social media\, and website best practices. \nThe program is FREE but registration is required. \nDetails: \nDate: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\nTime: 3:00-4:00pm ET/12:00-1:00pm PT\nWebinar Facilitators: \n\nGraciano Petersen (he/him)\, Senior Director of Talent\, Culture\, and Training\, RespectAbility\nEric Ascher (he/him)\, Senior Communications Associate\, RespectAbility\n\nAccessibility: We strive to host inclusive and accessible events. Please let us know on your registration form what assistance we can provide to ensure you can fully engage with the program. We will be providing ASL interpretation and live captioning/CART services for this program. If you have other accessibility inquiries\, please email Bonnie Hoffman at BHoffman@nacdl.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStrengthening the Sixth is a project supported by a grant from the US Department of Justice. The Strengthening the Sixth Team includes the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers\, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys\, the National Center for State Courts\, and RTI International.
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/free-webinar-how-to-be-inclusive-with-people-who-have-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY:2024 Spring Public Defender Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 Spring Public Defender Conference is now available. Click here to access the course webpage. The agenda will be posted soon.  This conference is cosponsored by the UNC School of Government\, the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, and the NC Association of Public Defenders. This year’s conference will be held in person on May 8-10\, 2024\, at the Winston-Salem Benton Convention Center (301 W 5th St\, Winston-Salem\, NC 27101).  \nConference topics will include emerging Fourth Amendment issues\, prosecutor misconduct\, forensics\, client-centered advocacy\, driving while impaired\, evidence\, satellite-based monitoring\, calendaring authority\, and more. \nClick HERE for the agenda. \nParticipants: The Spring Public Defender Conference is open to public defenders\, public defender investigators\, private investigators\, appellate defenders\, capital defenders\, special counsel\, IDS legal staff\, and attorneys from the Center for Death Penalty Litigation and North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services\, Inc. \nThis year’s conference will not include a separate track for investigators; however\, investigators may find the sessions helpful to their work and are welcome to attend. \nRegistration and Fees: To register and find other program information\, click here to visit the course page. Pre-registration is required. \nThe registration fee for IDS employees—public defenders\, public defender investigators\, appellate defenders\, capital defenders\, special counsel\, and IDS legal staff—is $90. \nThe registration fee for attorneys from the Center for Death Penalty Litigation and North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services\, Inc. is $425. Due to space constraints\, we cannot accommodate private attorneys at this conference. \nThe registration fee for non-IDS investigators—federal public defender investigators\, private investigators\, and CDPL and PLS investigators—is $350. \nThe registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on April 26. There is no on-site registration. \nHotel Information: Hotel accommodations are available from May 7 – May 10 at $149 per night plus tax at the Winston-Salem Marriott Downtown (425 North Cherry Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC 27101). Please note that limited rooms are available for May 7. \nTo make a hotel reservation\, you must book here. The group rate is available until April 8. After this date\, accommodations depend on availability\, and the room rate is subject to increase. To modify or cancel a hotel reservation\, you must call central reservations at 1-800-228-9290. If you need to cancel\, please do so as soon as possible. \nThe hotel only offers valet parking at $28 a day. Please see the attached parking map for additional parking options near the convention center and hotel. \nTravel and Reimbursement (State Employees Only): Your eligibility for travel reimbursement at the state rate is contingent on state rules and regulations.  A customized travel expense allowance sheet\, as well as a mileage chart from county seats to Winston-Salem\, is available on the conference website.  As an IDS employee\, your lodging is reimbursable at the state rate for Wednesday and Thursday nights if you must drive more than 35 miles to the conference from your home or office\, whichever is closer. Lodging is not reimbursable for Tuesday night unless you drive more than 185 miles. Breakfast will be provided at no charge on Thursday and Friday; state employees may not claim reimbursement for breakfast. \nThe mileage reimbursement rate is $0.625 per mile for those participants with overnight status who carpool to and from the program. (Those who are not eligible to stay overnight are not required to carpool and will be reimbursed at $0.625 per mile.) If carpool passenger names are not provided\, or if you choose to drive alone\, you will receive $0.33 per mile. All exceptions to the carpool policy must be pre-approved by IDS CFO Aaron Gallagher:  Aaron.M.Gallagher@nccourts.org.  Carpool exceptions must be made via email and the approval email must accompany the travel reimbursement forms.  Please review the travel expense allowance sheet for further information. \nParticipants are encouraged to use their office’s state cars if feasible and if they are more than 150 miles from the site\, to consider use of a rental under the state contract with Enterprise. For preapproval of the rental car and other information\, contact Amy Ferrell at 919-890-2188 or Aaron.M.Gallagher@nccourts.org. \nCredit: The 2024 Spring Public Defender Conference will offer approximately 13.75 hours of attorney CLE credit and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit. Credits will include two ethics hours\, one technology hour\, and one substance abuse/mental health hour\, which we will report to the State Bar on your behalf. If you are unable to attend the entire program\, you will need to complete a partial credit form. Email partial credit forms to kfowler@sog.unc.edu by May 24. \nFinal credit hours are subject to change in accordance with approval from the NC State Bar. \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in May. If you need further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have content questions\, contact Director of Public Defender Education\, Phil Dixon\, Jr. at dixon@sog.unc.edu or Teaching Assistant Professor\, Timothy Heinle at heinle@sog.unc.edu. \n\nParking Information\nState Employee Mileage Chart for Spring 2024\nState Employee Travel and Reimbursement Rules for Spring 2024\nConference Agenda
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2024-public-defender-conference/
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY:Mastering voir dire Cross Examination in Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:Join the NACDL for an intensive one-day (FREE) CLE event tailored to sharpen your litigation skills with a special focus on the criminalization of abortion and pregnancy loss cases. Delve into the intricacies of voir dire and cross-examination under the guidance of esteemed national faculty and gain invaluable insight from practicing your skills with mock jurors. ***Space is limited so register now to reserve your spot! \nLOCATION: North Carolina Central University School of Law\, Durham\, NC\nDATE: May 18\, 2024\nTIME: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm ET\nCOST: FREE (registration is required)\nCLE Credit: Up to 7.5 credits where approved \nClick Here for More Information  \nClick Here to Register Online
URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/mastering-voir-dire-cross-examination-in-pregnancy/
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