This week we will primarily be offering reminders for previously mentioned events, training, and job opportunities with a few new updates sprinkled in.
Events Around the Community
If you don’t already have lunch plans today, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Campbell Law School (225 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603) will be hosting a Raise the Age luncheon in Room 105. This event will feature remarks from Rep. Marcia Morey and a panel discussion focused on the new legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction . Panelists will include Juvenile Defender Eric Zogry, General Counsel and Policy Advisor of the Office of the Lt. Governor Steven Walker, Executive Director of Conservatives for Criminal Justice Reform Tarrah Callahan, NCGA Legislative Analysis Division Staff Attorney Tawanda Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Haven House Michelle Zechmann, and Former Executive Director of Capital Area Teen Court Louise Davis. Boxed lunches (at least 80) will be provided for attendees.
Reminder that the The North Carolina Bar Association Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights Section will be holding a council meeting on next Thursday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. A networking reception will be held directly after the meeting at Whiskey Kitchen on 201 W. Martin St. and appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. All section members and attorneys who could be members are welcome to attend and may RSVP here.
Job/Fellowship Opportunities
The National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) is currently hiring a strategic communications manager. The individual in this position will be responsible for crafting organizational messaging, overseeing editorial excellence, and working with leadership to implement a communications strategy that is creative, forward-thinking, and reflective of NJDC’s vision. This position will remain opened until filled. To find further info about the position and how to apply, please go here.
The East Bay Community Law Center is seeking applicants for a Director to lead its Youth Defender Clinic (YDC). YDC provides legal representation and advocacy to young people in school discipline and delinquency proceedings, including assisting young people in overcoming barriers to education and employment created by juvenile court records and court-ordered debt. The Director will lead YDC’s work, which consists of representing clients in juvenile delinquency and school discipline proceedings, supervising and training law students on cases, and engaging in policy advocacy related to court-debt and juvenile probation. For more information and to apply please check here. The application deadline is Monday, March 26, 2018.
The UNC School of Government is seeking a tenure-track full-time permanent assistant professor of juvenile justice and criminal law. The selected candidate for this position will be expected “to write for, advise, plan courses for, and teach” public officials, including judges, magistrates, law enforcement, prosecutors and defenders. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. The expected starting date for the new hire will be July 1. Please find the full details for the position and how to apply here.
The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) is still accepting applications for its 2018-19 Youth Justice Leadership Institute. This is an annual year-long fellowship program that selects 10 people of color working as professionals in the juvenile justice field to participate in a curriculum to develop their leadership and advocacy skills. The fellowship can be completed with the fellows’ current employment, so those selected will not have to leave their jobs to participate in the Institute. The fellowship will include two fully financed retreats, mentoring and frequent distance learning opportunities. NJJN will host an informational webinar on Apr. 2 that you can register for here. Applications for the Institute (found here) must be submitted by Apr. 23.
Training
Disability Rights North Carolina will be hosting its 2018 Disability Advocacy Conference on Apr. 19. The conference offers five CLE credits for lawyers, including one credit hour for substance abuse/mental health awareness. Sessions include parental rights, restrictive interventions in public schools, guardianship reforms, and a session exclusively tailored to attorneys titled “Recognizing and Responding to a Lawyer with a Mental Health Disorder”, just to name a few. To learn more about this event and register please visit their web page here.
That is all we’ve got for you this week. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter feed for updates during the week as well. If you are a juvenile defense attorney in North Carolina, please contact us with your name and email to be added to our listserv and feel free to engage in with others in the juvenile defense community through our channels as well. We will have more info and features for you coming soon.
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