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• CIP Cafe' - December 21, 2023

  • When
    12/21/2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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  GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

  ^_ Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court ^__

  LEGISLATION AND SERVICE PROVISION FOR

  CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA

  Thursday, December 21  | 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

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  Act 662, which went into effect on January 1st, 2023, requires all suspected and confirmed cases of child sex trafficking to be reported through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) child abuse/neglect hotline. In addition, the legislation mandates that care coordination and advocacy services be available to these identified youth. Our presenters will provide some background information on the experiences and needs of child sex trafficking victims in Louisiana. They will also explain the new law and the structure that DCFS now has in place to aid victims, which includes statewide care coordination and advocacy services.

  Speakers:

  Christy Tate, MSW, LCSW, Director of Child Welfare Programs, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

  Maria Isabella Pontoriero “MIP”, MSW, MPH, LMSW, Lead Social Worker, New Orleans Children’s Advocacy Center
  

  Agenda:

  12-12:20 pm Background: Child Sex Trafficking in Louisiana

  12:20-12:50 pm Act 662: Mandates and Implementation

  12:50-1:00 pm Questions and Discussion

  Objectives:

  • Learn about some of the needs and experiences of child sex trafficking victims.
  • Understand Act 662, which became effective on January 1st, 2023, and its requirements.
  • Become familiar with the new structure that the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has put into place to assist child sex trafficking victims.

  This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.

  
  

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• CIP Cafe' - January 18, 2024

  • When
    01/18/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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  GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

  ^_ Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court ^__

  FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES (FINS):

  FAMILIES LEARNING TO HELP THEMSELVES

  Thursday, January 18th  | 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

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  Agenda:                                 

  12:00 – 12:30pm   Informal FINS Background, Purpose, Grounds, and Examples

  12:30 – 12:50pm   Formal FINS Background, Purpose, Grounds, and Examples

  12:50 – 1:00pm     Questions and Discussion

  Objectives:

  • Gain an understanding of Informal and Formal FINS grounds and purpose.
  • Learn about the referral process for FINS.
  • Be able to identify the FINS office in your jurisdiction.

  Speakers

  • Judge Barron C. Burmaster, Chief Judge, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court
  • Jonathan Winfrey, Informal FINS Director, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court

  This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.

  
  

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