Lunchtime Education
Thurston County Family & Juvenile Court and Thurston County Bar Association present free* training for legal, mental health, education and social services professionals working with court-involved children and families.
All programs are scheduled monthly from 12:15-1:15 pm and currently held virtual by Zoom.
No preregistration required. Just show up! Members of the public are welcome.
If you attended a session please complete the Evaluation Form and email to Kendra Williams at kendra.williams@co.thurston.wa.us.
For any questions email kendra.williams@co.thurston.wa.us.
*Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is free. For more information on CLE approval, please contact the Thurston County Bar Association at info@thurstoncountybar.com.
Zoom Meeting ID: 826 5226 3350
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652263350
Upcoming Trainings for 2024
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Protections
A Presentation by Maggie Davis
Classification as a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) is a form of federal humanitarian immigration relief available to migrant youth who were abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents as described under state law. To pursue this form of relief at the federal level, a youth must first obtain findings regarding parental maltreatment and an SIJ order from an appropriate state court. This seminar will explain how to determine eligibility for SIJ classification, review the most common Washington state court proceedings where required SIJ findings and orders can be sought, and present best practices on what proposed SIJ findings and orders should include.
January 23rd, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 826 5226 3350
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652263350
* This program approved for 1 CLE credit.
Cultural Competency
A Presentation by Commissioner Jonathon Lack
This training will explore the intersection of cultural intelligence, implicit bias and family law. Participants will learn the concepts of cultural intelligence and implicit bias, explore how to avoid problems associated with those concepts in the family law setting, and be better able to present issues to the court.
February 27th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is approved for 1 Ethics CLE credit.
Minor Guardianship
A Presentation by Commissioner Nathan Kortokrax
During this session participants will learn the ins and outs of Minor Guardianship cases, to include the nuances that cause these matters to differ from Nonparental Custody actions. Discussion will focus on the three main types of cases: regular petitions, emergency petitions and modification/termination petitions.
March 26th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is approved for 1 CLE credit.
Child Abuse & Neglect in Thurston County
A presentation by Myranda Dixon
April is recognized as Child Abuse Awareness Month. DCYF Quality and Practice specialist Myranda Dixon will be updating us on the implementation of legislative action 1227 also called the “Keeping Families Together Act.” How is DCYF doing things differently to move from the challenge to change? Join us as we discuss strategies to keep children safe and promote child and family well-being.
April 23rd, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Elder & Disability Abuse and Neglect
A Presentation by Ingrid Zerpa
More information on this session will be coming soon.
May 28th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Working with Transgender/Non-Conforming Clients
More information on this session will be coming soon.
June 25th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Legislative Update
A Presentation by Patrick Rawnsley
More information on this session will be coming soon.
July 23rd, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Case Law Update
A Presentation by Chris Meserve and Charles Szurszewski
More information on this session will be coming soon.
August 27th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
QPR: Question, Persuade & Refer
A Presentation by Scott Hanauer & Jody Smetak
More information on this session will be coming soon.
September 24th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Youth Dating Violence
Information on this session will be coming soon.
October 22nd, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.
Ethnic Diversity- Culture, Customs & Beliefs for Better Understanding
A presentation by Commissioner Jonathon Lack
More information on this session will be coming soon.
November 26th, 2024, 12:15-1:15 pm
Meeting ID: 893 4165 3778
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341653778
* This program is pending approval for 1 CLE credit.