New Parent Defender Training
March 13-15, 2013
This nuts-and-bolts program presents a frontloaded advocacy approach to abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings; it also includes an introduction to termination of parental rights. Participants will have an opportunity to practice skills, such as interviewing clients and preparing for adjudication, in small workshops. Sessions at the 2011 program included ethics and the role of counsel; communicating with clients; evaluating pleadings; and dispositional advocacy. For information about other indigent defense education courses, visit our Indigent Defense Education site.
Public defenders and private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed work. This program is geared toward attorneys who have represented respondent parents for three years or less or are interested in representing respondent parents.
This program is comprised of plenary sessions and intensive small group workshops. Due to the interactive nature of the program, participants are expected to attend all sessions.
3 days
The New Parent Defender Training will be held at the School of Government in Chapel Hill. See the Visitor Information page for directions and parking information.
Course participants who cancel their registration on or before February 26, 2013 will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before March 5, 2013 will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after March 5, 2013. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.
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