2018 Children in the Courts Conference Materials

Monday, May 7, 2018

9:00-10:30

Welcoming Remarks by Chief Justice Dan Kemp

How to be Objectionable without Being Objectionable                               

Presentation

Handout

10:45–12:15

Trauma Informed Care: Understanding Trauma and the Impact of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

ARBEST CSEC Issue Brief

CSEC Legal Information

Terms for CSEC

Resource Handout

Resource Call Flyer

 

Making the Case for Your Kiddo Client: From Intake to Outtakes               

Presentation

Supplemental Forms

 

Alternative Hypotheses in Fracture Cases                                                        

 

 

Dependency/Neglect Case Law Update                                                           

Presentation

1:45–2:45

Domestic Relations Case Law Update    

 

 

Sparking A Revolution of Values in Child Welfare                                          

Presentation

3:00–4:00

Sparking A Revolution of Values in Child Welfare (repeat)                           

 

 

The Family First Prevention Services Act                                                         

 

 

Clarity and Focus: How a Good Advocate Creates a Record                        

Presentation

 

Just Say “Know” to Emerging Drugs of Abuse                                                

 

4:00–5:30

Ensuring the Health and Well-Being of Trans and Gender Nonconforming Youth

GG Amicus Brief

APA definitions

APA Fact Sheet Transgender Children

APA Fact Sheet Gender Diversity

Resources for working with LGBTQ Youth

Safe and Respected

Safe Haven Report (link)

Trans Resources in Arkansas (link)

LGBTQ Resources in Arkansas (link)

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

9:00-10:30

The Child Witness: A Psychologist’s Perspective                                            

Presentation

References

 

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Resilience                      

Presentation

Handout

 

Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Mandated Reporters                   

 

10:45–12:15

The Child Witness: An Attorney’s Perspective                                                 

 

 

Evidence-Based Treatments for Child Trauma in Arkansas                           

 

 

The Direction of the Division of Children and Family Services                     

 

 

Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Sexual Abuse                                   

Handout

1:45–2:45

DCFS Update for Judges                                                                                    

 

 

By the Numbers: What is Happening in DN Cases in Arkansas                    

 

 

Preserving Issues in Family Law Appeals                                                         

Handout

 

PACE: Project for Adolescent and Child Evaluations

Presentation

Handout

3:00–4:00

Hot Topics for Judges

 

 

Online Court Systems

Presentation

 

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man: Let’s Chat About the UCCJEA

Presentation

Handout

 

Ethics and an Affirming Court Environment for LGBTQ Youth and Families

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

9:00–10:00

Ethics in Guardianships and Adoptions – A Judge’s Perspective

 

 

Equity and Well-Being for LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care

 

10:15–11:45

Resources for Supporting Children with Autism

 

 

DHS Investigations and Domestic Relations Cases

 

 

Strategies for Domestic Relations Ad Litems Working with Schools

Session Handout

FERPA

Testifying Tips

Order Appointing AAL

Order Confidential Info & Order Appointing AAL

HIPAA Educational Release (Word file)

HIPAA Authorization Blank (Word file)

Release of School Records (Word file)

Subpoena (Word file)

 

Dependency/Neglect Case Law Update (repeat)

Presentation

12:15–1:45

Human Trafficking: Who Do You See?

Presentation

Human Trafficking Treatment Center (Word file)

Warning Signs of Sex Trafficking

 

Domestic Relations Case Law Update (repeat)

 

12:45–1:45

Clarity and Focus: How a Good Advocate Creates a Record (repeat)          

Presentation

 

DCFS CANS: Assessment, Planning, and Engagement Model

Presentation

Good CANS Sample

Flyer - Intro to Family Team Meetings

 

Withstanding the Test of Time – What We Know About Therapeutic Foster Care

Therapeutic Foster Care Directory

2:00–3:30

Mediation in Domestic Relations Cases

 

 

Special Education Rights under IDEA and Section 504