When Placement Hurts: How can the legal system address issues in the Troubled Teen Industry and better protect vulnerable youth?

Description

Jurisdictional confusion, poor regulation, and lack of understanding have created a legal landscape that is hostile and confusing for survivors.  Survivor and attorney, Amanda Simmons, will host a discussion with leading lawyers and members of the judiciary to discuss legal issues and how the legal system can help prevent institutional child abuse and advocate for victims. ABA Introduction by Cathy Krebs.  This webinar was presented on 6/20/24. 

A video recording of this webinar will be posted soon.

Moderator

• Amanda Simmons, Esq., Ambika Law, Founder

Panelists

• Joey Orduña Hastings, Chief Executive Officer, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
• Shannon Minter, Esq., Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights
• Annette Smith, Esq., Family Defender, Lane County Public Defenders
• Judge Ernestine Gray, Judge Orleans Parish Juvenile Court (Ret.)
• Guy D'Andrea, Esq., Partner, Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP

Resources

• Program Agenda Slideshow:
  Amanda Simmons, Esq.
  
  • History and Overview
  • Legal Regimes
  • Legal Issue
  • Panel Discussion
• Affidavits From Youth in Residential Care
• Five Tips for Challenging Placement in a Residential Setting
• Five Tips for Advocating for the “Most Connected Placement”

Co-Sponsors

• Human Rights for Kids
• The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
• National Center for Lesbian Rights
• 11:11 Media Impact
• ABA Section  on Civil Rights and Social Justice
• ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty
• ABA Center for Children and the Law
• ABA Litigation Section
• ABA Section of Family Law

Troubled Teen Industry Series page

For information and links to parts 1 & 2 of this webinar series, go to the Troubled Teen Industry series page. 

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