The Support Center for Child Advocates and Pennsylvania Bar Institute will be holding a program entitled How to Handle a Child Abuse Case on October 26, 2016 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at the CLE Conference Center Wanamaker Bldg., 10th FL, Ste. 1010 Juniper Street Entrance Philadelphia PA 19107.

This volunteer workshop will present dedicated experts in the field of child advocacy explain how you can make a difference in the lives of child victims. 

LEARN HOW TO:

• Become qualified to receive cases as a Child Advocates Volunteer Attorney
• Become certified to receive court appointments for Dependency Cases in Philadelphia County

RECEIVE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION

Learn the Standards of Practice for lawyers who represent children in abuse and neglect cases, including:

• Juvenile Act and permanency planning
• Criminal prosecutions – emphasizing child in child victim
• Child development and communication
• Achieving permanency: advocacy in and out of court

BE UPDATED ON SPECIALIZED ISSUES

Hear about the unique issues in child advocacy representation. Topics include:

• Zealous parent advocacy
• Addressing the needs of LGBT youth
• Building relationships with child clients
• Representing children with complex medical needs
• Community umbrella agencies
• Trauma informed advocacy

GAIN VALUABLE GUIDANCE AND INSIGHT

• Learn from expert practitioners how to proceed when you take a dependency case
• Understand the role and ethics of being a Child Advocates Volunteer Attorney

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