Description:
In this webinar, you will be given an overview of the Michigan Family Division court system, including structure and jurisdiction within the Family Division, Family Division Referees, the Friend of the Court, and specialty courts. To help child welfare professionals understand the legal perspective involved in their work, this webinar will describe the training and ethical obligations of lawyers and judges, as well as discussion on how to work cooperatively to better serve clients. The nature of our court system and how this may impact decision making will also be described.
Objectives:
1. Differentiate between the social worker’s and the lawyer’s ethical obligations toward clients.
2. Understand the organizational structure, and different components of Michigan’s family division. court system.
3. Propose how lawyers and social workers can cooperate to better serve their common clients.
Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)
CECHs: 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour.
Skill Level: Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.
Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.
Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu
Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu
