The Youth Defense Project at the State Appellate Defender Office and Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System continues its series of youth defense trainings with a presentation on “Representing Youth with Trauma” online Thursday, June 20, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Anyone who has represented children in the juvenile legal system knows that many of them have experienced trauma in their lives, and that trauma can impact what steps we must take to zealously represent them. Attorney Nichollette Hoard will discuss how to best communicate with and effectively represent a child who is dealing with the effects of trauma.
Hoard is a staff attorney with the Judicial Tenure Commission. She previously worked in the Juvenile Delinquency Division at the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender. Her work was centered on restoring and assisting young people from a holistic perspective, addressing their behavior and legal troubles but also mental health issues, self-esteem empowerment, family support, housing, education and employment.
This training is restricted to defense attorneys and members of defense teams. To register in advance, visit www.sado.org/go/youthtrauma. Anyone with questions may contact Josh Pease at jpease@sado.org or 517-334-1205.
Anyone who has represented children in the juvenile legal system knows that many of them have experienced trauma in their lives, and that trauma can impact what steps we must take to zealously represent them. Attorney Nichollette Hoard will discuss how to best communicate with and effectively represent a child who is dealing with the effects of trauma.
Hoard is a staff attorney with the Judicial Tenure Commission. She previously worked in the Juvenile Delinquency Division at the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender. Her work was centered on restoring and assisting young people from a holistic perspective, addressing their behavior and legal troubles but also mental health issues, self-esteem empowerment, family support, housing, education and employment.
This training is restricted to defense attorneys and members of defense teams. To register in advance, visit www.sado.org/go/youthtrauma. Anyone with questions may contact Josh Pease at jpease@sado.org or 517-334-1205.
