Discussion Groups
Child Abuse and Neglect Case Listserv
Purpose: To help attorneys and judges better handle litigation issues in civil and criminal child abuse and neglect and related cases. Shares legal precedents, tactical concerns, and practical solutions to specific litigation issues.
Membership: Attorneys and judges ONLY
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evidentiary issues
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interpreting
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applying state and federal laws
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proving or defending specific allegations (e.g., sexual or physical abuse)
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case law
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literature that is useful to attorneys and judges in the field
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upcoming conferences, trainings, and meetings
Court Improvement Listserv
Purpose: To improve the court process in child abuse and neglect cases and related proceedings. This forum supports the national Court Improvement Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
Membership: Organizations and individuals working to improve courts' handling of these cases.
Foster Care and Education Listserv
Purpose: To discuss and exchange information on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for youth in foster care, homeless youth, and others, nationally and within states.
Membership: Attorneys, judges, organizations, child advocates, school personnel, and others working on behalf of such youth.
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federal and state laws
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trainings
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summits
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research
Parents' Attorneys Listserv
Purpose: Provides attorneys who represent parents from across the country with a networking opportunity to share ideas on cases, tools you use with clients, and things you’ve done to improve practice. Members are encouraged to share challenges and success stories.
Membership: Organizations and individuals working to improve legal representation of parents in child welfare.