• Understanding Youth Behavior Through a Trauma, Equity, and Resilience Lens

    YWCA of Western MA, Springfield, MA

    The Office of the Child Advocate has coordinated this full-day training opportunity for anyone who works in the juvenile court with a focus on delinquency and child requiring assistance cases. The goal is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to apply a trauma-responsive, developmentally-informed, equity-centered lens in your work. The training is […]

  • Mitigation and Treatment for Children Exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    Zoom MA, United States

    Mitigation and Treatment for Children Exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behaviors May 28th, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM This session follows up on a presentation at the 2026 Y.O. Summit. Kelsey Haggett, Lydia Jones, and Krista Lore, YAD Social Service Advocates from across the Commonwealth, will share research on child sexual development, provide information on […]

  • Cultural Competency: How to Educate the Court about the Impact on MHLD Clients

    Worcester Training Center 120 Front Street, Worcester, United States

    Cultural Competency: How to Educate the Court about the Impact on MHLD Clients When: May 29th 10am -1pm (3 CLEs) Where: Worcester Training Center In this in-person workshop, with the MHLD training department, Dr. Tina Adams, Dr. Leonard Lai, Attorney Valerie Rust, Attorney Naomi Shelton and other colleagues, we will prepare a commitment case using […]

  • Superior Court Training

    Superior Court Training
    Multiple Venues

    By Application only.  Space is Limited.  May 18, 19, 20, June 1, 2, 4, 2026 APPLICATION: Persuasive Practice in Superior Court 2026 Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

  • Superior Court Training

    Superior Court Training
    Multiple Venues

    By Application only.  Space is Limited.  May 18, 19, 20, June 1, 2, 4, 2026 APPLICATION: Persuasive Practice in Superior Court 2026 Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

  • Our Work Takes A Toll: Strategies for Supporting Our Colleagues, Our Clients, and Ourselves.

    Our Work Takes A Toll: Strategies for Supporting Our Colleagues, Our Clients, and Ourselves. After attending this program, participants will be able to: 1.  Recognize how we experience trauma and vicarious trauma as result of our involvement in oppressive systems  2.  Learn ways to respond, rather than react, to traumatic events and mistreatment/abuse of others 3.  […]

  • Guardianship Roundtable presented by Laura Sanford

    Zoom MA, United States

    Guardianship Roundtable presented by Laura Sanford (1 CLE) When? June 2nd from 1pm - 2pm on Zoom Topic: Exploring issues which arise when Guardian Ad Litems ("GALs") are appointed in our cases Discussion about relevant caselaw and practice issues Bring your cases to case crunch! Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here. After registering, […]

  • Family Preservation Project

    Zoom MA, United States

    MEET AND GREET WITH THE FAMILY PRESERVATION PROJECT JUNE 2, 2026 FROM 1:00PM TO 2:30PM FALL RIVER CAFL OFFICE, 1822 N. MAIN STREET 1.5 CLE COME MEET THE FAMILY PRESERVATION TEAM AND LEARN ABOUT THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE AND HOW TO REFER CLIENTS THIS PROJECT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION FOR PARENTS/CARETAKERS WHO HAVE AN OPEN CASE OR […]

  • CAFL Preparing for Trial

    Zoom MA, United States

    Schedule: Orientation June 2, 2026 Day 1 June 8, 2026 Day 2 June 11, 2026 Day 3 June 15, 2026 Day 4 June 18, 2026