Happy Friday! This week we have a special shout-out, a new tip, and new training and job opportunities to share.
Tip of the Week – My Client Was Adjudicated in One County But Resides in Another
If your client was adjudicated in a county other than the county of residence, usually the case will be transferred to the county of residence. However, the case can remain in the first county if the juvenile is in residential treatment or foster care there, or if the court decides the case should remain, the county of residence is notified, and the chief district court judge in the country of residence doesn’t request transfer. Also, the juvenile may request transfer to the county of residence.
From Around the Community
We want to take a moment to recognize Guilford County Public Defender Fred Lind for receiving the Caswell Award earlier this week! Lind was among 21 recipients to receive the award for 45 years or more of dedicated service to the State of N.C. You can check out the brief article from Administrative Office of the Courts here.
Training
On Friday, April 12, the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia (UVA) will be hosting “Transgender Youth and System-Level Reforms for Girls: Special Populations in the Juvenile Justice System“. The training will take place in the auditorium of Zehmer Hall on the UVA campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training is approved for 5 CLE credit hours and attorneys will be given a discounted fee to attend. Please direct any questions regarding the training here. To register for this event or for further information about the training, presenters, fees, hotels & parking, etc., please check the page here.
The deadline to apply for the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR)‘s Youth in Custody Certificate Program will be next Friday, April 12. The program will be held July 22 – 26 at Georgetown University in partnership with Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators. This training is designed to help juvenile justice system leaders and partners improve outcomes for youth in custodial settings, covering critical areas including racial and ethnic disparities, family engagement, assessment, case planning, facility-based education and treatment services, reentry planning and support, and culture change.
The North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights, Education Law, Criminal Justice Sections, and Minorities in the Profession Committee are proud to present the Racial Equity Institute’s (REI) “Groundwater Presentation: An Introduction to Racial Equity”! This free event will take place on May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bar Center (8000 Weston Parkway). More information and a link for registration will be available soon, but if you have any questions about the event, please contact Andi Bradford. (Please note that while the event is free for everyone to attend, no more than 175 attendees will be permitted, so please register early!)
Save the Date! The Southern Juvenile Defender Center will be hosting its 9th Annual Regional Summit on June 7th & 8th in New Orleans this year. More details should arrive soon, but please contact Randee Waldman or Richard Pittman with questions.
Job and Fellowship Opportunity
The Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office is currently seeking a new assistant public defender. The selected candidate will represent indigent clients charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses and will be expected to analyze laws, facts, written documents, conduct legal research, develop litigation strategies. For the full job description and to apply, please go here.
The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) is now accepting applications to the 2019 Youth Justice Leadership Institute! The Institute is a year-long fellowship program focused on developing a strong base of well-prepared and well-equipped advocates and organizers who reflect the communities most affected by juvenile justice system practices and policies. This program is geared towards individuals of color working as professionals in the juvenile justice field, who may also be young adults who are system survivors themselves, or family members of someone in the system. Each year, 10 fellows from across the country are selected to develop their leadership and advocacy skills in the context of a robust curriculum around youth justice reform. The fellowship is completed concurrently with fellows’ current employment, so fellows do not have to leave their jobs to participate in the Institute. The fellowship includes two fully financed retreats, mentoring and frequent distance learning opportunities. Interested in learning more about the Institute, or know someone who might be? To learn more or apply, find additional info here. The deadline to apply for the fellowship will be 11:59 p.m. on April 29th.
The National Juvenile Defender Center is seeking a Mid-Level Staff Attorney with recent front-line juvenile defense experience to join our team. The staff attorney will be responsible for conducting extensive legal research, analysis, and writing; will respond to requests for assistance from juvenile defense attorneys or stakeholders in the field; and may be called upon to provide training. The staff attorney will work in partnership with our leadership team, staff, and community to advance NJDC’s mission and programs. The position encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities, including: provide direct support and technical assistance to juvenile defense attorneys, policy advocates, and other juvenile court stakeholders working to improve access to and the quality of juvenile defense representation at the state, local, tribal, and national levels; support juvenile defense practice and policy, generally, by conducting extensive legal research and analysis and drafting reports, articles, fact sheets, and advocacy tools; act as a liaison with NJDC’s network of regional juvenile defender centers; engage in critical and strategic analysis of issues impacting youth rights and equity; contribute to and manage an assigned portfolio of projects while also being available to assist other team members as needed; and collaborate with coalition partner organizations. For more instructions on how to apply and further job description details, please check here. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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