‘SCAO Juvenile Justice Screening’ focus of webinar
The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “SCAO Juvenile Justice Screening and Assessment Data Tracking Tools & Recommendations” Friday, December 6, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has developed optional data collection spreadsheet templates for courts to use to ensure compliance with the new juvenile screening and assessment requirements.
In this webinar, Kaj Althaus, Statistical Research, SCAO, will provide an overview and will discuss with viewers:
• The purpose and functionality of collecting and tracking the data with the optional templates.
• How courts can use data collection practices to remain in compliance.
• Useful information for courts new to tracking screening and assessment data, including examples and best practices.
The intended audience for the webinar includes courts receiving the basic grant, juvenile court staff such as administrators, supervisors, probation officers, and any staff who administer any of the juvenile screening and/or assessment tools.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has developed optional data collection spreadsheet templates for courts to use to ensure compliance with the new juvenile screening and assessment requirements.
In this webinar, Kaj Althaus, Statistical Research, SCAO, will provide an overview and will discuss with viewers:
• The purpose and functionality of collecting and tracking the data with the optional templates.
• How courts can use data collection practices to remain in compliance.
• Useful information for courts new to tracking screening and assessment data, including examples and best practices.
The intended audience for the webinar includes courts receiving the basic grant, juvenile court staff such as administrators, supervisors, probation officers, and any staff who administer any of the juvenile screening and/or assessment tools.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
‘On Balance’ podcast shows how positive psychology can benefit lawyers
The latest episode of the On Balance Podcast from the State Bar of Michigan features Jordana Confino, a certified professional coach, speaker, and expert in positive psychology.
In this episode, Confino shares her insights on how lawyers and law students can cultivate well-being amidst the pressures of legal work, bettering their personal lives as well as their legal practices or education.
Hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns discuss with Confino practical methods for identifying core values, managing perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion to thrive in both personal and professional life.
Confino is a Yale Law School graduate and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting. She is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where she teaches courses on Positive Lawyering and Peer Mentoring & Leadership. After working as an attorney and in legal education at elite institutions, she used the science of positive psychology to make changes in her own life and is now focused on helping others due the same.
Confino has also been a key contributor to the State Bar of Michigan's wellness initiatives, having led two virtual wellness events in 2024 where she shared insights on building resilience through positive psychology and overcoming perfectionism.
In this episode, Confino shares her insights on how lawyers and law students can cultivate well-being amidst the pressures of legal work, bettering their personal lives as well as their legal practices or education.
Hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns discuss with Confino practical methods for identifying core values, managing perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion to thrive in both personal and professional life.
Confino is a Yale Law School graduate and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting. She is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where she teaches courses on Positive Lawyering and Peer Mentoring & Leadership. After working as an attorney and in legal education at elite institutions, she used the science of positive psychology to make changes in her own life and is now focused on helping others due the same.
Confino has also been a key contributor to the State Bar of Michigan's wellness initiatives, having led two virtual wellness events in 2024 where she shared insights on building resilience through positive psychology and overcoming perfectionism.
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