We're thrilled to announce that we are continuing our dedication to youth defense with our 6th installment of the Defense of Youth Training Program (previously the Juvenile Law Boot Camp)!
Sessions will be held online via Zoom between February and December 2025. These sessions will typically be on the third or fourth Friday of each month, from approximately 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM EST. We will hold one in person session at the 2025 Annual Conference.
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, CLEs will be reported at the end of each session.
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. First session is February 28th at 1:30 PM.
Questions? Contact elizabeth.g.hatfield@wv.gov.
REGISTRATION LINK: Click here.
Scheduled Dates:
- February 28th, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Crash Course: First Time Defending Youth
- March 28th, 2025
- April 25th, 2025
- May 30th, 2025
- June 4th-6th, 2025 (Annual Conference)
- July: BREAK
- August 29th, 2025
- September 26th, 2025
- October 31st, 2025
- November 21st, 2025
- December 19th, 2025