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Juvenile Defender Conference - August 19, 2026

This is a collection of digital materials used and referenced in the 2026 Juvenile Defender Conference held August 19, 2026.

Please select the arrows next to each title to access the drop-down of materials. During the conference, this page will be periodically updated as we receive additional materials. All available materials will be posted here within three weeks of the conclusion of the conference.

More information on the conference can be found on the course homepage. If you have any questions, please contact Program Manager, Kayla Fowler

Some of these materials may not meet digital accessibility standards – if you need them to be made accessible, please refer to the faculty list in your materials and reach out to the respective session speaker(s). 

Course Materials

Agenda - 2026 Juvenile Defender Conference
August, 2026
August 2026: “My Client Said What? Is There a Basis For Suppression?”
August, 2026

Presented by Jacqui Greene, Associate Professor of Public Law & Government, UNC School of Government, Chapel Hill, NC, and, Terri Johnson, Assistant Juvenile Defender, Office of the Juvenile Defender

August 2026: Forensic Interviewing of Children - Best Practices and Expert Consultation
August, 2026

Presented by Dr. John Helminski, Forensic Psychologist, Private Practice, Morrisville, NC 

August 2026: Working with Juvenile Prosecutors and Court Counselors
August, 2026

Presented by J. Kyle Smith, Assistant District Attorney, 36th Prosecutorial District

August 2026: Defending Kids in Contempt Hearings
August, 2026

Presented by David Andrews, Assistant Appellate Defender, Office of the Appellate Defender

August 2026: Ethical and Practical Considerations in Complex Cases
August, 2026

Presented by Aleta Ballard, Attorney, Ballard Law Firm, Smithfield, NC

Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration