Complex Issues in Juvenile Court Practice XIV

Now in its 14th year, this seminar addresses more advanced areas of juvenile court practice. This year, we are featuring two presentations of great relevance. While the judiciary is required to maintain its neutrality and to function independently from public pressure, current events show that judges and their families are not immune from risk of harm or even death from those who disagree with their decisions. The same is true of attorneys who work in challenging legal environments where emotions can run high, such as juvenile court cases. We are honored to have John Muffler, MS, CTM, Principal with Aequitas Global Security, LLC, a nationally-recognized expert, who will address these realties and suggest strategies for increasing safety in the courtroom.

Juveniles often find themselves at risk of harm or prosecution resulting from their use of the internet or social media. Amie Konwinski, the founder and CEO of Smart Gen Society, will address the paradox that while social media appears to increase our “connectedness,” it also has caused a decrease in “attention spans, empathy, and civil discourse while increasing major depressive disorders, self-harm and suicide rates among today’s youth.” Ms. Konwinski will present valuable strategies on how to transition away from the negative social media impact upon juveniles and our communities

During this last year, juvenile court case management returned to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) after years of privatized case management. Representatives from NDHHS will present information regarding the transition and its current state.  In addition, the seminar will feature an overview of the YRTC facilities.

7.0 CE Hours | 1.0 Hour of Ethics

Cost: $100 

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Designed For

Lawyers and Students 

Provided By

• Creighton University School of Law
• ​​​​​The Guardian ad Litem Project, Inc
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule

8:15 a.m.
Registration

8:40 a.m.
Welcome
Craig Dallon
Assoc. Dean Creighton University School of Law

8:45 a.m.
What is the NACC? How can it benefit you?
LaShawn Young, J.D.

9:15 a.m.
Navigating the Complexity of Social Media Usage
Amie Konwinski
CEO, SmartGen Society

10:15 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.
Identifying and Preventing Threats and Acts of Violence Against Judges and Attorneys
John Muffler, MS, CTM
Principal, Aequitas Global Security, LLC

12 p.m.
Lunch

12:45 p.m.
Caselaw and Statutory Update 
B. Gail Steen J.D.

1:15 p.m.
The reunion Tour! The Judges' Perspectives  
Hon. Vernon C.R. Daniels
Hon. Anne Paine
Hon. Randin R. Roland

2:15 p.m.
Break

2:30 p.m.
A YRTC Primer
John Baker J.D
Special Asst. Attorney General
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services

3:15 p.m.
DHHS Case Management (Or There and Back Again!)
Lana Verbrigghe, LCSW,
Service Area Administrator
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Eastern Service Area.

Neligh Boyer, J.D.
Special Asst. Attorney General
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services

Jeri James, J.D.
Special Asst. Attorney General
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services

4 p.m.
4 Ethical Issues: Collaborative Compromises; Conduct at Remote Hearings; Waiver of Detention Hearings; Ex Parte Communication with Judges
Christ Costantakos J.D. 
Hon. Mary Stevens  
Elizabeth McClelland J.D. 
Hon. Candice J. Novak
Katrine Herrboldt J.D. 

Education Credit

Creighton University School of Law is an accredited sponsor of continuing legal education in the states of Nebraska and Iowa. This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing legal education in Nebraska and Iowa, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility/ethics.