Youth Defenders practicing in Juvenile Court will gain an introductory understanding of the effects and side effects of medications commonly prescribed to the children they represent. They will also examine how implicit bias affects prescribers' decisions and learn strategies for Read more
Come hear from our justices, The Honorable Joanna Rodriguez and The Honorable Brian Frane, as they provide us with invaluable guidance on the subject of making objections followed by some interactive exercises with Attorneys Elizabeth Broderick and John Haroian. Location: Courtroom 8, Lowell Juvenile Court (370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852) When: June 3, 2024, […]
Come join Dr. Jessica Isom, community psychiatrist, public speaker, medical educator and consultant for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism projects, and your staff, private counsel and clinical colleagues in an interactive workshop: Describe how to talk to clients in distress about raising race Identify and break down barriers that prevent you from raising race in […]
This year, your trainers are planning pride celebrations based on celebrating the work of public defenders doing a fabulous zealous job of representing LGBTQ clients. We are trying out doing a series of mini-trainings (on Zoom) of 20 minutes or less where we talk about just one way to support LGBTQ clients. Attend one or […]
CPCS AIC and Supervising Staff Attorney Skillshare - Cohort Two - Springfield MA June 4, 6 & 7, 2024
Join us on June 4, 2024, 1-2PM for a review of the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), the type of cases they send us, the process of cases, and more! All administrative staff members of CPCS are cordially invited and encouraged to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-hpz4sHddLkp5uaGyc7PxfUKu2I4sC#/registration
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We are running our remote Preparing for Trial Training, formerly known as Trial Practice Training, Spring of 2024. The training will be a mix of live on-line sessions and substantial self-directed learning. You will spend much of the live sessions in a small group with faculty. The dates of the training are June 5, 2024, […]
Join us for this in person event in the most central location we have, CPCS Worcester Office (120 Front St, 3rd fl, Worcester MA) about LGBTQ history in Massachusetts, - this interactive discussion will allow us to learn from each other about LGBTQ history, with a focus on Massachusetts and the criminal legal system. If […]
CPCS AIC and Supervising Staff Attorney Skillshare - Cohort Two - Springfield MA June 4, 6 & 7, 2024
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This program qualifies for 1 CLE on the following CPCS Panels: SORB/SDP, Adult Criminal, Adult Criminal Appeals, YAD, YAD Appeals, Mental Health, Mental Health Appeals, CAFL, and Parole Presenter: Attorney Richard L. Jones has decades of experience as a trial attorney in the Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office. He has handled every case from disorderly […]