Pelican Center hosted training:
Each month we host a Louisiana Court Improvement (CIP) Cafe' at noon on the third Thursday of the month. These are held on the Zoom platform and are free to participate. Sessions are submitted for CLE and CEU approval.
Did you miss a session? You can view many of the CIP Cafe' topics after they have been offered live by going to the CLARO website at www.clarola.org. The online training link will take you to the CLARO classes. CLE is offered - be sure to enter your Louisiana Bar Roll Number when signing up.
Did you miss a session? You can view many of the CIP Cafe' topics after they have been offered live by going to the CLARO website at www.clarola.org. The online training link will take you to the CLARO classes. CLE is offered - be sure to enter your Louisiana Bar Roll Number when signing up.
May - CIP CAFE'
FACES BEHIND THE FILES: Lived Experience within the Child Welfare System
Virtual CLE/CEU - Approved for 1 hour general credit Thursday, May 16 | 12:00pm-1:00pm About This Training: The directives that states are receiving from the federal Children’s Bureau emphasize engaging persons who have lived experience with a Child in Need of Care case including parents and children or youth. Persons who have first-hand contact with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the legal system can and should help guide and direct efforts to improve our child welfare system. Parents and children bring clarity to the broader implications of our actions, allowing us to improve our approach to individuals and their cases. Samantha Morrison and Jarvis Spearman will share about their experiences in the Louisiana child welfare system. Former assistant district attorney Sarah Hood will give her perspective as well. Speakers:
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YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE LINK. LINKS are sent out 24 hours prior to the event. REGISTER - CLICK HERE |
CHILD IN NEED OF CARE Trial SKILLS BUILDING FOR LOUISIANA ATTORNEYS
September 23, 2024 in Alexandria, Louisiana
In-person training - no virtual option available 8:30am to 4:30pm REGISTER NOW The Louisiana Court Improvement Program and the Pelican Center for Children and Families, in collaboration with the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, are pleased to offer a specialized Trial Skills Building training for attorneys in Child in Need of Care cases. The training is designed to support and enhance trial skills for CINC attorneys. We welcome assistant district attorneys, Bureau of General Counsel, children’s attorneys, and parents’ attorneys of any experience level. The training delivers comprehensive information about the art of CINC courtroom advocacy. Topics include discovery, direct examination, cross-examination, expert witnesses, exhibits, objections, and closing argument. Participants will have the opportunity to practice direct and cross-examination skills and receive feedback from experienced Louisiana CINC attorney trainers. Earn 6.5 hours of in-person CLE credits. Download and share the flyer. |