Juvenile Law
April 2013
Juvenile Law
Program Highlights:
- Adolescent Brain Development
- New Constitutional Jurisprudence in Light of Roper, Graham, In Re J.D.B. and Miller
- A Review of the Colorado Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
- A One Year Look-Back on Colorado Direct File Reform, Implementation, and Impact
- Youth Aging out of Foster Care and Transitioning to Independent Adulthood
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: A Pathway to Citizenship for Court Involved Youth
Program Description:
Get answers to your most pressing questions from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in juvenile law -
How does an adolescent's brain develop? A clinical psychologist will give you the insight you need to better communicate with your juvenile client.
How does the new constitutional jurisprudence apply to your practice? In light of Roper, Graham, In Re J.D.B. and Miller, find out what the influence will be of the Court's recognition of the developmental differences among youth.
How difficult is it for juveniles to obtain access to counsel in Colorado? Hear an assessment of Colorado's Access to Counsel survey.
What are the monumental changes to Colorado's direct file laws? Take a look back on Colorado's direct file reform, how it is being implemented, and the impact it is having on the juvenile court system.
What happens to a young person who is aging out of foster care and transitioning to independent adulthood? Find out about the perspectives on strategies for improving their opportunities for success.
What are the unique aspects of representing an undocumented youth? Learn a pathway to citizenship for court involved youth, and discover the process and benefits of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status for youth in dependency and delinquency cases.
Topics
Adolescent Brain Development
Presented by Jerry Yager, PsyD, Director of Training and Education
New Constitutional Jurisprudence in Light of Roper, Graham, In Re J.D.B. and Miller
Applying the Court's Recognition of the Developmental Differences of Youth in All Aspects of Juvenile Representation
Presented by Simmie Baer, Esq.
A Review of the Colorado Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
Presented by Patricia Puritz, Esq., Executive Director
Justice Re-Directed - A One Year Look Back on Colorado Direct File Reform, Implementation, and Impact
Monumental Changes to Colorado's Direct File Laws; Data on Numbers of Direct Filed and Jailed Youth and the impact on Juvenile and District Court; Review of the Youthful Offender System
Presented by Kim Dvorchak, Esq., Executive Director
Youth Aging out of Foster Care and Transitioning to Independent Adulthood
Perspectives on Strategies for Improving Opportunities for Success and Identifying Resources
Presented by the Honorable Karen Ashby and Erin Medina, MSW, Program Manager
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - A Pathway to Citizenship for Court Involved Youth
Pitfalls for Undocumented Youth in Juvenile Cases; Process and Benefits of Obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for Youth in Dependency and Delinquency Cases
Presented by Kathleen Glynn, Esq.
Program Chair
Pax Moultrie, Esq.
Assistant County Attorney
Arapahoe County Attorney's Office
Aurora, CO
Faculty
Honorable Karen Ashby, Presiding Judge
Denver Juvenile Court
Denver, CO
Simmie Baer, Esq.
Englewood, CO
Kim Dvorchack, Esq., Executive Director
Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition
Denver, CO
Kathleen Glynn, Esq.
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
Westminster, CO
Erin Medina, Esq. MSW, Program Manager
Mile High United Way
Denver, CO
Patricia Puritz, Esq., Executive Director
National Juvenile Defender Center
Washington, DC
Jerry Yager, PsyD, Director of Training and Education
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
Denver, CO
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA | $289.00 |
| CBA Juvenile Law Section Member | $259.00 |
| CBA Family Law Section Member | $259.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $239.00 |
| New Lawyer - Not a CBA member; in practice < 3 years | $239.00 |
| New Lawyer - CBA Member; in practice < 3 years | $139.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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