Events

MAY MHLD RED (Race, Equity and Diversity) Talk Virtual Event May 27, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Drop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and […]

When the Commonwealth moves for trial on nothing but a 911 call, your strategy matters. This one‑hour session breaks down how to attack excited‑utterance expose weaknesses in the recording and […]

Invite Only PDD/YAD

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 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 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 […]

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 8TH! Meeting Registration - Zoom

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.  […]

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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, […]