Hello Family Law Section members,
On
Wednesday, June 12, NJICLE will present
Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases: A Crash Course on Handling & Getting Treatment for Mentally Ill Clients or Their Family Members from
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
New Jersey Law Center.Register today for this important new seminar to gain a working knowledge of the voluntary and involuntary commitment process - and the lawyer's role in the proceedings. A distinguished panel featuring top mental health law experts will provide you with the latest strategies and legal developments you need to know to get the best results for all involved parties when dealing with these often delicate situations. You'll also gain insight into the latest in competency, relevant case law, and patient's rights, as well as mental health issues that arise in criminal or family cases. By the end, you'll be well prepared to help those in need to get the help they need.
FACULTY
Co-Moderators/Speakers:Hon. Daniel D'Alessandro, JSC
Hudson
Hon. Patricia Roe, JSC
Ocean
Speakers:Jill Ducoff Claudio, MSW, LCSW
Coordinator, Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services, Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton
Steven M. Fishbein, MS, CRC, LRC
Deputy Assistant Division Director
Office of Treatment and Recovery Support
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Department of Human Services, Hamilton
Hope Massa, MSW, LSW
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton
Brian Sperber, Esq.
Senior Attorney
State of New York-Appellate Division for the Third Judicial Department
Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Kingston, New York
Jessica Oppenheim, Esq.
Director, Criminal Justice Advocacy Program
The Arc of New Jersey, North Brunswick
Register today to hear from two experienced judges and a team of experts, who will provide you with valuable insights into how to handle and acquire treatment for mentally ill clients, including:• The mental health crisis in the USA and NJ
• Mental illness terms
• Mental health 101
• Civil commitment overview for adults and juveniles
• Civil Commitment Hearings
• Mentally ill clients charged with a crime and available diversionary programs
• Self-determination
• Mental health issues in probate and guardianship cases
• Mental health issues in chancery division, family part
• How to get your client an evaluation
• Community services
CLE Credits:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 5.7 hours of total CLE credit.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 5.7 credits (50 minute hour)
PA CLE: 4.5 substantive credits pending
($20 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 5.5 professional practice credits
The tuition for NJSBA members is $172. The general tuition is $215. Tuition onsite is $255.
Click here to register for Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases.
Click here to download a form to register.
Click here for a form to register a group.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.
All the best,
Barbara
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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
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