Panel looks into ‘Rightsizing Guardianship Supports’ June 10

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “Rightsizing Guardianship Supports Through Community Mapping” Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Filing for adult guardianship is a serious legal action that can significantly limit an individual's rights, making it critical for courts and community partners to understand and promote less restrictive alternatives. 

In Massachusetts, the Administrative Office of Probate and Family Court and courts in Barnstable and Hampden counties have been working with NCSC to develop a community mapping framework designed to strengthen access to community-based support and services as an alternative to guardianship. 

The Massachusetts pilot was made possible through an Elder Justice Innovation Grant from the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

During this session, participants will learn about the “Guideianship” community mapping process, lessons learned, and how collaborative, prevention-focused approaches can better protect autonomy, dignity, and individual rights. 

Panelists will discuss how courts can serve as conveners to bring together community partners, elevate the voices of adults, increase awareness of alternatives to full guardianship, and improve access to supports before court involvement becomes necessary. 

Speaking at the webinar will be:

• Samantha Canica, senior program manager, Administrative Office of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court  

• First Justice Claudine Thomasina Stoudemire, Hampden Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court

• First Justice Susan Sard Tierney, Barnstable Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court

• Moderator Angela Cerilli Sager, senior court management consultant, NCSC 

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”

Judge to be honored at Justinian Night June 18

The Italian American Bar Association of Michigan will host its Justinian Night on Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. in Clinton Township.

The during event, a local judge will be honored with the Justinian Award and the new IABAM board will be sworn in.

The event is open to non-members.  To purchase tickets, visit www.iabam.com.

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