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Criminal Justice Advocacy Program

Equal Justice Talks

From the Criminal Justice Advocacy Program of

The Arc of New Jersey

This monthly webinar series hosted by The Criminal Justice Program presents experts on a broad range of issues related to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who become involved in the criminal justice system as defendants, victims and witnesses.  On the Third Thursday of each month, from 2pm to 3pm EST, you can register free of charge to hear live presentations about Medicaid/SSI rules and regulations as they apply to people with criminal histories; sexual civil rights; cognitive capacity to consent; guardianship issues; defending the client with disabilities; interview techniques when working with a person with disabilities and many other topics. 

Our webinar speakers cover a wide range of topics and perspectives.  Information presented in these webinars and powerpoint slides does not represent the opinions of The Arc of New Jersey.

 

Current Webinar:

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Equal Justice Talks Series # 7

Thursday March 18, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

​"Working with Families as a Defense Attorney for a Client with IDD"

 

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2020-2021 Equal Justice Talks Webinar Series

  • Sept 17, 2020 - Legislative Options to Reform Laws for People with I/DD Caught Up in the Criminal Justice System -Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • October 15, 2020 - ​Changing the System to Improve the Response to Victims with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • November 19, 2020- Alternatives to Incarceration: A District Attorney's Office Program for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Recorded Webinar | Slides | Rockland County Procedure Manual
  • December 17, 2020- The Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability Rights and the Legal System: An Introduction for Advocates - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • January 21, 2021- The Relationship Between Autism Spectrum  Disorder and Criminal Responsibility - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • February 18, 2021- The Relationship Between Intellectual Disabilities and Criminal Responsibility - View Flyer | Register Here
  • March 18, 2021- How Attorneys can Work Effectively with Families of Criminal Defendants with IDD - Guest Speaker Elizabeth Kelley, Esq. (Registration link will be posted closer to date)
  • April 15, 2021- Rethinking the Sex Offender Registry, Sexually Violent Predator Laws and other Collateral Consequences as they Relate to People with IDD - Guest Speaker Heather Cucolo, Esq. (Registration link will be posted closer to date)
  • May 20, 2021- Expungement Law: Changes to the Law in NJ that Improve Access to Expungement - Guest Speaker - Philip Nettl, Esq. (Registration link will be posted closer to date)
  • June 17, 2021- Providing Advocacy for People with IDD in the Criminal Justice System: How One Professional is Working to Ensure Equal Justice for Individuals with IDD who are Charged with Criminal Offenses - Guest Speaker:  Melissa Heifetz

2019-2020 Equal Justice Talks Archived Webinars

2018-2019 Equal Justice Talks Archived Webinar

2017-2018 Equal Justice Talks Archived Webinar 

  • September 27, 2017 An overview of the criminal justice system and how it affects clients with developmental disabilities when criminal charges are filed - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • October 25, 2017 Effective techniques when working with a person with a developmental disability that affects their communication skills, providing practical tips and information - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • November 29, 2017 - Doing the Right Thing: Making Ethical Decisions and Preventing the Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabilities - Recorded Webinar | Slides  (Suggested reading on this topic: 'Scanning the Horizon' by Steve Baker and Amy Tabor)
  • December 20, 2017 - How Parents and Caregivers can Keep an Individual with I/DD Safe While Accessing the Internet. Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • January 25, 2018 - Counterfeit Deviance: What Is It and What Does the Research Tell Us? Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • February 22, 2018 - Investigating and Prosecuting Financial Crimes Against People with I/DD. Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • March 29, 2018 - Overcoming Criminal Histories and Successfully Supporting Employment for People with I/DD Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • April 26, 2018 - Trauma Informed Care: Understanding Sources of and Treatment for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Recorded Webinar | Slides 
  • May 24, 2018 - Empowering People with Disabilities to Recognize and Report Abuse - Recorded Webinar | Slides
  • June 28, 2018 - Legal-Medical Partnerships- Recorded Webinar | Slides

November 2017 webinar with guest speaker Vincent J. Giardina

Archived 2016- 2017 Equal Justice Talks Webinars 
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This project is cosponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and made possible through funding from the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey.  For additional information about the Foundation's other law-related activities, please call 1-800-FREE-LAW or visit the Foundation on the Web at www.njsbf.org.

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