November 22, 2024
Special two-hour CLE presented by the Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House in Covington.
“Collaborative Approaches to Protecting Children: Bridging Family Law, Child Advocacy, and Law Enforcement”

• Thomas Mitchell – Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center – Hope House
• Brian Brown – Detective & Forensic Examiner, Covington Police Dept.
• Judge Patti Oppenheim – 22nd Judicial District Court

Registered participants will receive 2 hours of Family Law CLE credit. Program facilitators will provide an overview of:

• The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) response model
• Law enforcement’s collaboration with Hope House in investigating crimes against children
• The common types of cybercrime victimization observed by law enforcement
• The Children’s Code as it relates to CAC services for children and families
• The importance of a trauma-informed response to child abuse experiences
• Recent legislation affecting the admissibility of forensic interviews in civil proceedings

Location:
Southern Hotel, Camelia Ballroom
428 E. Boston Street, Covington, Louisiana.
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Cost: $25 per person (Lunch included)