We're thrilled to announce we're continuing our dedication to youth defense with our 4th installment of the Defense of Youth Training Program (previously the Juvenile Law Boot Camp)!
Participants will meet via Zoom between August and December 2024. Sessions will typically occur on the third Friday of each month from 1:30 to 4:30.
Currently, sessions are scheduled for 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, and 12/20. We are still working with presenters to finalize the order of the program, so please note there may be one or two months that contain additional sessions. The final schedule will be available at our first session on August 16th so that participants are able to coordinate their schedules.
Our program helps defense attorneys gain a deep understanding about the unique issues present in youth cases and then elevate their representation to the next level. We will offer the expertise of speakers on youth defense and broad topics concerning youth development.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
***By signing up, you understand that you are committing to the full training program. Zoom links will be provided for each session and your attendance is expected.
Who? While some of our training events are open to anyone, this training is limited only to defense attorneys. This training is open only to defense attorneys who currently represent youth (juveniles) in JD and JS cases.
CLE? Yes, credit will be provided after completing the program survey at the end of the full program.
How much? FREE! It's completely free to appointed counsel/panel attorneys and public defender corporation lawyers (so long as they qualify under WHO? above)
When? One Friday per month. The dates for all sessions can be found below.
Questions? Contact elizabeth.g.hatfield@wv.gov.
Registration Link: CLOSED
Scheduled Dates:
•August 16th, 2024 1:30PM to 4:45PM - Topics: Role of Counsel/Language, Detention Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Transfer Status
•September 20th, 2024 - Adolescent Brain Development (guest speaker Dr. Rabiya Hasan), Truancy, Diversion, and Adjudication
•October 18th, 2024 - ACEs (guest speaker Stephanne Thorton) and Improvement Periods
•November 15th, 2024 - Youth Competency, Disposition, Post Disposition
•December 20th, 2024 - Bobby Bostic on The Effects of Youth Incarceration, Ryan Donovan on Writing Motions and Briefs, Wrap Up and Q&A from the Task Force