CIP Cafe' - June 26, 2025

GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

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The Defense Never Rests: The Role of the Defender in Delinquency Proceedings

Thursday, June 26 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

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Attorneys representing youth in delinquency proceedings have important roles that empower youth while protecting their rights under the Constitution. Along with their teams, the defense attorney is able to provide their client with a voice, while advocating across a wide spectrum of need areas.

Jack Harrison has represented youth in delinquency courts for nearly twenty years as a public defender, and now as an instructor for law students serving youth in Baton Rouge Juvenile Court. Brianna Doomes is a social worker with the juvenile public defenders in Baton Rouge as a member of their client services unit, helping the clients and their families navigate through the court system and their communities. Come participate in a dialogue with these youth advocates on the roles of defense team members in juvenile proceedings.

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.