Intensive Parent Defender Training
This course is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services.
This training will focus on termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings and the role of parent defenders. Participants will learn about the different stages of a TPR, evidentiary considerations at each stage, and how to be a more effective advocate for their clients. Topics will also include a review of the grounds for termination and the best interests factors found in statute, and the steps defenders should take before, during, and after a TPR to protect their client’s interests.
For additional information about public defense education courses and resources, visit our Public Defense Education site.
This course will be held Thursday, March 6, to Friday, March 7.
The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21.
Additional information
AGENDA: The agenda will be posted at a later date.
PARTICIPANTS: The Intensive Parent Defender Training is open to public defenders and private attorneys appointed to represent parents in juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency, who are interested in the fundamentals of parent representation and in sharpening their advocacy skills.
SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned counsel and contract attorneys. If you are interested in applying, click here to complete the scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. Please apply as soon as possible, as scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
CLE: The program will offer approximately 11 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit and qualifies for the NC State Bar child welfare law specialization credit.
To receive partial credit, if you are unable to view the entire program, either live or via recording, please submit your partial credit form to Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu by Friday, March 14.
HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC ) for $114 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “905” or “Intensive Parent Defender Training”. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, February 12.
COVID GUIDELINES: UNC-Chapel Hill and the School of Government are required to follow the University’s Community Standards to help maintain a healthy and safe community. Masks are optional on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus (with exceptions in health care settings and Chapel Hill Transit). We will have masks available for anyone who prefers to wear one while in the building.
Intensive Parent Defender Training qualifies for NC State Bar child welfare law specialization credit.
| General | 11.00 hrs |
| Total | 11.00 hrs |
