Dependent Children: What Happens When They Are Arrested or Convicted & How You Can Help
3.0 CLE Credits Available
This training will help participants understand what happens to children when they are arrested and charged in juvenile and adult court. It will give special attention to the treatment of children in the dependency system and offer suggestions as to how child welfare staff, caregivers, GALs and children’s lawyers can help make sure these youth get the supports and services they need while incarcerated and after release. The training will address:
1. The consequences of arrest and convictions – and resources available to help kids.
2. Juvenile vs. adult charges – how you can help get charges not filed or reduced.
3. Legal obligations of the state to provide services to kids in state custody.
4. Provision of services to kids in the community.
5. Special needs of “crossover” kids (open dependency case as well as charged).
Who Should Attend: Attorneys, GALs, Caregivers, Caseworkers, Supervisors, and other individuals who work directly with youth.
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 1-4pm
Place: African American Research Library **AUDITORIUM**
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
