Trauma Informed Advocacy in the World of Child Welfare 3.0

The Office of the Child’s Representative and the Office of the State Court Administrator partnered together to sponsor a combined Respondent Parent Counsel & OCR Attorney conference on March 4-6, 2015 in Colorado Springs.

Materials

 Conference Agenda

 CLE Affidavit – Claim your credits online by visiting CLE Track and entering the Course ID: 747139

Home Study CLE Form – Claim your credits online by visiting CLE Track and entering the Course ID: 747140

 OCR-SCAO 2015 Conference Materials

Videos

Opening Comments & Session 1 | Beyond Coping: A Comprehensive Approach to Breaking Poverty Barriers | Lynda Coates, MA

Protecting Children’s Best Interests in the Child Welfare System: Understanding the Revised Colorado Family Risk Assessment | Marc Winokur, Ph.D & Rebecca Orsi, Ph.D.

Statewide System Reform Program Overview | Sarah Felsen, Esq.

Creating Trauma Informed Systems Part 1: Using Science to Effectively Advocate for Clients | James Henry, Ph.D.

Note: OCR was not granted permission to share video clips played during the presentation so they have been removed from the following recording.

Creating Trauma Informed Systems Part 2: Understanding the Importance of Being Trauma Informed | James Henry, Ph.D.

The Right Service at the Right Time: Strategies for Evaluating Residential Treatment Options & Litigation Strategies to Combat Premature Case Closure | Christopher Henderson, Esq. & Skip Barber, Ph.D.

Ethical Considerations for Respondent Parents’ Counsel | James Sudler, Esq.

The Importance of the Right Evaluation: Strategies for Assessing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Recommended by DHS | Brandi Haws, LPC, Lorrie Urbaniak, MS, LMFT & Colleen Ems, LPC, CACII

In the Best Interest of Children: Engaging with Adult Victims of Domestic Violence through Trauma-Informed Practice | Amy Pohl, Esq. & Elizabeth Collins

Understanding the Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project and the Resources Available for Your Clients | Tyler Allen, Tiffany Sewell & Mary Griffin

Engaging Domestic Violence Offenders to Assess Risk Level and Progress Toward Change | Amy Pohl, Esq. & Elizabeth Collins

A View From the Bench: Permanency, Process, & Ethical Considerations for Trial & Appellate Counsel in D&N Appeals | Hon. Gilbert M. Roman, Hon. Daniel M. Taubman & Hon. G. David Miller

Working with Immigrant Children & Families: Obstacles & Opportunities on the Path to Lawful Status in the United States | Abbie L. Johnson, Esq.

Dependency & Neglect Trial Skills and Rules of Evidence | Stephanie Ledesma, MA, JD, CWLS

The Interplay of Reasonable Efforts and Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System: Working Toward Substantive & Procedural Due Process for Parents & Children | Stephanie Ledesma, MA, JD, CWLS

 

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