Juvenile Law 2008: Eyes on the Child focuses on the needs of children and adolescents in the juvenile dependency system. Special guest speakers are Dr. Orin Bolstad, one of Oregon’s most highly respected experts on adolescent thought and behavior; Kathryn Harrison, former chair of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council, introduced by Professor and former Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse; and Jody Marksamer, a staff attorney for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, who explores what can be done to better address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children in delinquency and dependency systems. This seminar also looks at the needs of children as they age out of care and the obligations of attorneys for children who become aware of potential tort claims against DHS or its agents. Get updates on new legislation affecting dependency cases and case law developments, and conclude by learning about the life experiences of a group of foster children.
Cosponsored by the Juvenile Law Section.
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Seminar Topics
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Assessing Adolescents for Competency
Standard protocol for assessing Aid and Assist with adolescents
Uniqueness of adolescent vs. adult assessments
Cognitive development (concrete vs. abstract reasoning; delayed executive functioning, etc.) and implications for Aid and Assist
Identifying adolescent cases appropriate for Aid and Assist
Dr. Orin Bolstad, Portland
Improving Planning for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care
Legal requirements for DHS to provide adequate transition planning for teens aging out of the system
Barriers teens face in transitioning out of the system
State and federal services to assist youths in transition
Rosemary Iavenditti, Independent Living Program Coordinator, DHS, Children, Adults, and Families, Salem Julie H. McFarlane, Juvenile Rights Project, Portland
Preserving and Pursuing Tort Claims for Children
Who is your client?
Potential conflicts of interest
Competency
Stacy J. Hankin, Oregon State Bar, Tigard David Paul, Paul & Sugerman PC, Portland William H. Kwitman, Professional Liability Fund, Tigard
2007 Juvenile Law Legislative Changes
The Honorable Nan G. Waller, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland
Juvenile Case Law Update
Laura Anderson, Oregon Department of Justice, Appellate Division, Salem
Moving Beyond Tolerance: Effective Strategies for Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth
Sexual orientation and gender identity in dependency and delinquency cases
Effective representation of LGBT youth in delinquency and dependency systems
Transgender youth issues, including health care and placement
Building strong attorney/client relationships with LGBT youth
Jody Marksamer, Staff Attorney, National Center for Lesbian Rights, San Francisco, CA
A Spirit of Service
Overcoming barriers
Finding and creating opportunities to serve
Making the world a better place for children
Kathryn Harrison, Former Chair, Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, Grand Ronde
Foster Care—A Firsthand Report
Moderator: The Honorable Kirsten E. Thompson, Washington County Circuit Court, Hillsboro
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Credit Information
7.25 Total CLE Units, 0.50 of which may be applied toward Ethics, 2.00 of which may be applied toward Access to Justice Credit
Faculty
Laura Anderson, Oregon Department of Justice, Appellate Division, Salem