Webinar focuses on family engagement in juvenile justice system
October 25The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Collaborative Justice: Strengthening Partnerships Between Juvenile Justice Professionals and Families” Friday, October 25, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This webinar will explore the critical role of family engagement in the juvenile justice system, providing practical strategies and culturally based practices to foster effective collaboration. Juvenile justice professionals will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to create a unified approach that empowers both families and professionals, leading to better outcomes for youth and a more effective juvenile justice system.
Speaker, Cole Williams, executive director of The Delta Project, will discuss with viewers:
• Identifying and promoting family engagement practices that enhance communication and active participation between families and juvenile justice professionals.
• Developing essential skills to engage effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultivating a culturally informed and inclusive environment that ensures families feel valued and included, thereby enhancing collaborative efforts.
The webinar is intended for Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the webinar, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Upon registration applicants will receive an e-mail from Zoom indicating that registration is pending. Once accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar. Anyone who experiences technical issues when registering should contact Prestina Whitlow at whitlowp@ courts.mi.gov.
‘Paradox of Perfectionism’ examined in SBM virtual event
October 25The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program will present a virtual wellness event on "The Paradox of Perfectionism: How to Shift Your Mindset for Greater Satisfaction and Success" Friday, October 25, beginning at 10 a.m.
The 90-minute online event, offered for free to all State Bar members, will feature keynote speaker Jordana Confino who will focus on how perfectionism, often seen as a strength, may actually hinder professional and personal growth.
Members can sign up for the virtual event at
www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/home.
Webinar focuses on family engagement in juvenile justice system
October 25The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Collaborative Justice: Strengthening Partnerships Between Juvenile Justice Professionals and Families” Friday, October 25, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This webinar will explore the critical role of family engagement in the juvenile justice system, providing practical strategies and culturally based practices to foster effective collaboration. Juvenile justice professionals will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to create a unified approach that empowers both families and professionals, leading to better outcomes for youth and a more effective juvenile justice system.
Speaker, Cole Williams, executive director of The Delta Project, will discuss with viewers:
• Identifying and promoting family engagement practices that enhance communication and active participation between families and juvenile justice professionals.
• Developing essential skills to engage effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultivating a culturally informed and inclusive environment that ensures families feel valued and included, thereby enhancing collaborative efforts.
The webinar is intended for Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Upon registration applicants will receive an e-mail from Zoom indicating that registration is pending. Once accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar. Anyone who experiences technical issues when registering should contact Prestina Whitlow at whitlowp@courts.mi.gov.
Law school to host ‘Michigan Black Migrant Convening’
October 26Wayne State University Law School will host “Michigan Black Migrant Convening” on Thursday, October 26, from noon to 1 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
The purpose of this event is to highlight the distinctive experiences, challenges, achievements, and opportunities encountered by Black migrants in Michigan. It aims to recognize and raise awareness of the presence of Black people as immigrants and newcomers in the state, facilitate meaningful discussions between Black migrant communities, government stakeholders, and professional experts, and ultimately create practical strategies and recommendations for improving support and sense of belonging.
Invited guests include:
• Congressman Shri Tanedar
• Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
• Senator Erica Geiss
• Dr. Alaina Jackson E.D, Global Detroit
• BLAC Council Co-Chairs Dr. Donna L. Bell and Christopher Burtley
• Chair BLAC African Diaspora Committee, Ms. Sophia Chue
• Imam Ishack, co-founder Detroit African Youth Development Organization
• Peter Hammer, director of Keith Center for Civil Rights
• Asandi Conner, director of Detroit Equity Action Lab
• Gracieuse Xavier, founding director of d’Artillery
• Fridah Kanini, founding director of Glimpse of Africa
• Akindele Akinyemi, board chair of GABA
• Joanna Dueweke - Perez, COO Prosper Us
• Shafwaan Ahmed, Office of Immigrant Affairs
• Banjor Musa, administrative chair MIARC.
For additional information on this free event, visit
https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
International Legal Studies Speaker Series continues
October 28Wayne State University Law School will continue its Program for International Legal Studies Speaker Series Fall 2024 on Monday, October 28.
Guest speaker Mélida Hodgson, partner at Arnold & Porter in New York and president of the American Society of International Law, will discuss “Current Issues In International Arbitration And Litigation” from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Damon J. Keith Center room 2242 at Wayne Law, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
Free lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge and registration is not required.
