Fatherhood myths debunked online

The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau, will host “Debunking Fatherhood Myths: Effective Strategies for Countering Misinformation and Building Trust” online Thursday, April 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom.

This webinar will explore how widespread myths about fatherhood are perpetuated and provide practical, evidence-based strategies for countering misinformation.

Attendees will learn how to effectively use techniques such as motivational interviewing and the Bridging Research, Accurate Information, and Dialogue (BRAID) model to debunk myths and build trust with communities.

The session will focus on maximizing time and resources by identifying which fatherhood myths to prioritize in outreach efforts. The session will conclude with real-world examples of successful collaborations between Friends of the Court and trusted community leaders to debunk fatherhood myths and share accurate, useful information.

Speaking at the webinar will be Amy Lindholm, management analyst, State Court Administrative Office, Friend of the Court Bureau; and Lara Markovitz, court analyst, State Court Administrative Office, Friend of the Court Bureau.

To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”

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