March 2009

Juvenile Law Hot Topics

Program Highlights

- Developmental Disabilities

- Juvenile Competency

- Appeals

- Education Issues

- Animal Cruelty and Child Abuse

- Emancipation from Foster Care

- Case Law Summary

Program Description

This popular annual program focuses on some of the hottest issues facing juvenile law practitioners today.  Our expert presenters will explore such difficult areas as developmental disabilities and juvenile competency.  Appeals in both delinquency and dependency & neglect (D&N) cases will also be presented.  Issues in education such as school discipline and 504 plans are critical to know about in our current culture.  Linking animal cruelty and child abuse is one of the more cutting edge topics that will be discussed.  Then you will learn about the challenges encountered by juveniles in emancipation after foster care.  An important case law summary will be presented as well.  You will also be provided with an invaluable resource list from the Court!  Finally, don't miss the opportunity to network with the CBA Juvenile Law Section Officers during the lunch break. 

Topics

Handling Developmental Disabilities in Delinquency and D&N Cases

Presented by Theresa Sidebotham

Determining Juvenile Competency

Presented by Angela Brandt, Ashley Ratliff, and Honorable Jill-Ellyn Straus

Appeals: Similarities and Differences in Delinquency and D&N

Presented by Kim Dvorchak and Laura Eibsen

Education Issues, Including School Discipline and 504 Plans

Presented by Randy Chapman

Linking Animal Cruelty and Child Abuse

Presented by Gabriela Sandoval and Philip Tedeschi

From the System to Success – Youth Speak Out

Presented by Kippi Clausen and youth voices panel

Case Law Summary

Presented by Honorable David M. Furman