To help assure the highest quality representation of children, the rules of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department require that attorneys for children receive introductory training and continuing legal education to remain eligible for attorney for children assignments. The Attorneys for Children Program conducts a series of seminars each year to assist AFC in meeting these requirements.
To be eligible for redesignation to a panel an AFC shall: have completed within the preceding two years at least one training program sponsored by the AFC Program. This biennial continuing education and training requirement may also be fulfilled by viewing AFC Program online training videos totaling at least five and one-half hours, approved for such purpose by the AFC Program, and filing with the AFC Program, a certification attesting to such viewing.
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Introduction to Effective Representation of Children
Mon Apr 22 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Fri Feb 16 7 Credit Hour(s)
The Basics of AFC Appeals - From Trial to Oral Argument
Wed May 15 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Wed May 01 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
Special Education Advocacy for Justice Involved Youth
Tue May 21 2024 Attend OnlineOPEN until Tue May 14 1 Credit Hour(s)
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AFC who did not attend a live CLE Program may satisfy the AFC Program training requirements by viewing at least 5.5 credit hours of videos posted on this page. NYS CLE credit is also available.
Considering the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences ("ACES") on Parents and Children (123 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Richard Rivera Traci Gardner, MD Martin Irwin, MD Melissa Paul-Franklyn, Esq. on Wed Apr 10 2024 in New York, New York2 Credit Hour(s) Child Welfare Mental Health
Youth Part and JD Practice Seminar - Promoting Fairness and Justice in the Juvenile Justice System (43 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Kevin M. Carter Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District Buffalo, New York on Fri Mar 22 2024 in Buffalo, New York0.5 Credit Hour(s) Ethics Diversity & Inclusion JD JD: Raise the Age Views from the Bench
Youth Part and JD Practice Seminar - Youth Part Process (87 mins.)
Presented by Danielle N. D’Abate, Esq. Chief, Raise the Age, Erie County District Attorney Buffalo, NY Officer Jessica Tiffany Probation Officer, Erie County Buffalo, NY Michael C. Cimasi, Esq. AFC Panel and Advanced JD Panel Member, Erie County Buffalo, NY on Fri Mar 22 2024 in Buffalo, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD: Raise the Age
Youth Part and JD Practice Seminar - Adolescent Brain Development (76 mins.)
Presented by Peter S. Martin, MD, MPH Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Mary Anne Connell, Esq. AFC Panel Member, Erie County Buffalo, NY on Fri Mar 22 2024 in Buffalo, New York1.5 Credit Hour(s) JD JD: Raise the Age Mental Health
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The Appellate Division, Fourth Department has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.
Certificates are awarded upon completion of the CLE opportunity and delivered electronically. Make sure your email address on file with the AFC Program office is up to date.
Certificates awarded in 2018 and thereafter may be retrieved with the serial number displayed on the certificate. Retrieve a Certificate »
