Juvenile Law Center at ABA CCL National Conference
Juvenile Law Center staff will present at the ABA Center on Children and the Law Spring 2019 Conferences. Presentation information is below. Visit ABA's website to register.
Tuesday, April 9 - 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Family First Track: Is “Least Restrictive” The Best We Can Do? Securing The “Most Connected” Placement For Children
- Brent Pattison, JD, Children’s Rights Clinic, Drake University School of Law
- Jennifer Pokempner, JD, Juvenile Law Center
- Jennifer Rodriguez, JD, Youth Law Center
Though the law requires children separated from their families to be placed in the least restrictive setting, this does not happen for far too many children and youth. Attendees will discuss practical resources and current research to reframe our message to advocate for the “most connected” placement for child clients.
Wednesday, April 10 - 8:30 - 10:00 am
Supporting Permanency For Older Youth: What’s The Brain Got To Do With It?
- Nyeelah Inniss, Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative
- Kristin Kelly, JD, ABA Center on Children and the Law
- Alexandra Lohrbach, MSW, Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Anthony Simpson, Youth Advocate, Youth Fostering Change, Juvenile Law Center
- Christina K. Sorenson, JD, Juvenile Law Center
This session will share strategies for achieving and maintaining permanency for older youth that are informed by adolescent brain development and the experiences and wisdom of current and former youth in care. This interactive session is designed to translate adolescent brain science concepts into daily practice guidance for legal professionals who work with and support young people.