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SUMMARY:Common Questions in Interdisciplinary Parent Representation: Ethics\, Roles\, and Real-World Challenges
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nJoin us for a webinar exploring the common challenges that arise within interdisciplinary models of parent representation. This session will focus on navigating ethical considerations when working alongside social workers and parent advocates on family defense teams. Participants will gain practical insight into balancing team collaboration with professional responsibilities\, and we’ll address frequently asked questions about effective and ethical interdisciplinary practice. A substantial portion of the webinar will be reserved for live Q&A\, so bring your questions and real-world scenarios for discussion. \n 
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/common-questions-in-interdisciplinary-parent-representation-ethics-roles-and-real-world-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
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SUMMARY:Relative Guardianship Assistance Program (RGAP) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Relative Guardianship Assistance Program (RGAP) is to reduce barriers for eligible children and youth in foster care so they can achieve legal permanency when reunification and adoption are not appropriate permanency options. As Colorado moves toward increased placement with and certification of kinship providers\, the Division of Child Welfare is working statewide to increase education and knowledge about RGAP and the eligibility criteria involved\, in order to ensure the program is available and utilized when needed and appropriate. Come learn when and how RGAP may be available as a support in your D&N cases. \nPresenter: Lindsey Tapp\, Foster Care and Relative Guardianship Assistance Program (RGAP) Administrator the Division of Child Welfare\nLindsey Tapp oversees county practice related to foster care and Relative Guardianship Assistance across the state. Lindsey has worked in the Colorado Child Welfare system in both direct practice and systems level capacities. Prior to this role\, Lindsey served children\, youth and families as a Child Welfare Case Worker\, family therapist\, supervisor of a large county foster care agency\, and as an education specialist for the Division of Child Welfare.\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/relative-guardianship-assistance-program-rgap-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20251016T222634Z
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SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Legislative Advocacy for Family Defenders (Advocates)
DESCRIPTION:Family defenders have a powerful role to play in shaping the laws and policies that impact families involved in the child welfare system. This two-part webinar series will introduce the fundamentals of legislative advocacy and explore how both attorneys and non-attorney advocates can engage in meaningful policy change. \nInstallment 2\, on November 19\, will be geared toward advocates—including Social Workers\, Family Advocates\, and Parent Advocates—and highlight how their voices and experiences can influence lawmakers and support family-centered policy change. \nJoin us to learn how your role in family defense can extend beyond the courtroom and into the broader movement for justice and child welfare reform. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/voices-for-change-legislative-advocacy-for-family-defenders-advocates/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20251016T221850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T221850Z
UID:10000144-1763035200-1763038800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Voices for Change: Legislative Advocacy for Family Defenders (Attorneys)
DESCRIPTION:Family defenders have a powerful role to play in shaping the laws and policies that impact families involved in the child welfare system. This two-part webinar series will introduce the fundamentals of legislative advocacy and explore how both attorneys and non-attorney advocates can engage in meaningful policy change. \nInstallment 1\, on November 13\, will be tailored to Respondent Parent Counsel (RPC) and focus on how attorneys can ethically and effectively advocate for systemic reform through legislative channels. \nJoin us to learn how your role in family defense can extend beyond the courtroom and into the broader movement for justice and child welfare reform. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/voices-for-change-legislative-advocacy-for-family-defenders-attorneys/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20250717T204745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T204745Z
UID:10000140-1761134400-1761139800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Common Questions in Interdisciplinary Parent Representation: Ethics\, Roles\, and Real-World Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar exploring the common challenges that arise within interdisciplinary models of parent representation. This session will focus on navigating ethical considerations when working alongside social workers and parent advocates on family defense teams. Participants will gain practical insight into balancing team collaboration with professional responsibilities\, and we’ll address frequently asked questions about effective and ethical interdisciplinary practice. A substantial portion of the webinar will be reserved for live Q&A\, so bring your questions and real-world scenarios for discussion. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/common-questions-in-interdisciplinary-parent-representation-ethics-roles-and-real-world-challenges/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20250717T195924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T195924Z
UID:10000139-1755516600-1755523800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:The Intersection of Pharmacology\, Toxicology\, and the Law
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will give advocates a clear\, practical overview of common drug classes including opioids\, benzodiazepines\, stimulants\, cannabinoids\, and synthetic drugs with a focus on their effects\, patterns of use\, and relevance in dependency cases.\n\nWe will explain how these substances are detected through urine\, blood\, and hair testing\, and what each type of test reveals: \n\nUrine: Common for recent use; widely used in court and treatment monitoring.\nBlood: Indicates current use or impairment; most reflective of intoxication.\nHair: Shows long-term or chronic exposure\, often going back months.\n\nImportantly\, we’ll break down what positive and negative results truly mean\, addressing critical issues like: \n\nThe need for confirmatory testing (e.g.\, GC-MS/LC-MS)\,\nFalse positives\,\nPassive exposure\, and\nIndividual metabolic variability.\n\nWe’ll also use case examples to highlight how drug test results can be misinterpreted and how to challenge overly simplistic conclusions in court. By the end\, attendees will be better equipped to interpret toxicology reports\, question flawed testing procedures\, and advocate effectively for their clients. \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/the-intersection-of-pharmacology-toxicology-and-the-law/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
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SUMMARY:ICWA Multi-Agency Training
DESCRIPTION:2025 Colorado ICWA Law & Regulation Updates – Multi-Agency Collaboration \nJoin us for a comprehensive\, multi-agency training focused on updates on ICWA law and practice as a result of HB25-01204. This session is designed to equip legal professionals\, child welfare practitioners\, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure compliance with the revised state requirements and to uphold the rights of Native American children and families. \nPresented by: \n\n\nColorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC) \n\n\nOffice of the Child’s Representative (OCR) \n\n\nColorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) \n\n\nCasey Family Programs \n\n\nCity Attorney’s Office \n\n\nThis collaborative training will cover key legislative changes\, best practices for implementation\, and strategies for effective interagency coordination in ICWA-related cases. Don’t miss this critical opportunity to stay informed and prepared as Colorado strengthens its commitment to the principles of ICWA. \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/icwa-multi-agency-training/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20250403T185029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T185121Z
UID:10000137-1750075200-1750086000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Violence Dynamics in D&N Cases: Strategies for Working with Persons Experiencing and Using Abuse
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will delve into the complex dynamics of domestic violence (DV) within Dependency and Neglect (D&N) cases\, offering practical strategies for professionals working with both persons experiencing abuse and those using abuse. The training will be split into three focused sessions: \n\n\nDomestic Violence 101: Gain a foundational understanding of domestic violence\, its patterns\, and its impact on individuals\, families\, and communities. \n\n\nSupporting Persons Experiencing Domestic Violence: Explore the unique challenges faced by DV victims\, including common barriers to seeking help\, safety planning\, and trauma-informed approaches to support. \n\n\nAddressing the Needs of Persons Using Abuse: Learn about the challenges in working with offenders\, including behavior patterns\, motivational interviewing techniques\, and strategies for engaging with those who may not recognize or take responsibility for their actions. \n\n\nBy the end of the webinar\, attendees will be equipped with valuable tools to navigate the complexities of DV in D&N cases\, and better support and engage persons experiencing and using abuse. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/understanding-domestic-violence-dynamics-in-dn-cases-strategies-for-working-with-persons-experiencing-and-using-abuse/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20250320T202739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T184801Z
UID:10000135-1746615600-1746622800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Volume VII and Reasonable Efforts
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on the critical aspects of Volume VII violations and reasonable efforts in Colorado’s dependency and neglect cases. We will explore the importance of addressing these issues early in the case to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. Emphasis will be placed on the role of reasonable efforts and how courts prioritize them—often far more than late-stage expert testimony—when meaningful interventions are still possible. Participants will learn the strategic use of reasonable efforts arguments\, and how to build those arguments through cross-examining DHS professionals. Using case documents as examples\, we’ll dive into practical approaches and guide you through identifying Volume VII and reasonable efforts issues. The training will highlight what efforts DHS should be making to ensure treatment plan success. By the end of the session\, attendees will be equipped with a more robust understanding of how to leverage Volume VII guidelines and reasonable efforts arguments to ensure a fair and just process for families involved in dependency and neglect cases. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/volume-vii-and-reasonable-efforts/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20250320T202536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T202536Z
UID:10000134-1744804800-1744808400@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Child Abuse Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores not only the different categories of child maltreatment but covers what the forensic nurse looks at when reviewing a medical record. This includes predisposing factors along with the “red flags” that can influence the case. It will cover laboratory and radiology studies that influence our decision making. We will take a deeper dive into the conditions and cultural practices that mimic child maltreatment. Lastly\, we will put it all together with a case study. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a better understanding of child maltreatment along with a new ability to understand what the forensic nurse does when deciphering the medical record. \nAshley Jefferson has been a RN since 2011 with a current primary focus in labor and delivery and as a forensic nurse examiner for her local emergency room. She has additional experience on the pediatric medical/surgical floor and in the pediatric intensive care unit. She has an Associates of Science Degree in Nursing from Hillsborough Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing with a Public Health Minor from the University of South Florida. Ashley has been consulting with Godoy Medical Forensics since 2021. Her forensic specialties include strangulation (adult and pediatric)\, child abuse\, and abusive head trauma. \nRegistration link will be share three weeks prior to the webinar.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-child-abuse-beyond-the-basics-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20241209T165559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165559Z
UID:10000133-1741694400-1741698000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Blunt Force Trauma
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about various injuries that result from Blunt Force Trauma. Bruises/Contusions\, Abrasions\, Lacerations and Avulsions are all discussed with definitions\, examples and information on each wound. Dating of bruises is included as well is information on multiple injuries. Pressure ulcer prevention\, assessment and staging are discussed. The purpose of the presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators in understanding the causative factors behind injuries from Blunt Force Trauma and provide them with in-depth knowledge regarding the potential indications of such injuries. \nTara Godoy\, BSN RN CFN\, is a Certified Forensic Nurse and has been working with Criminal and Civil Attorneys since 2009. She got her BS in Nursing from the University of Southern California in 2001 and currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tara has been asked to present for national organizations such as the NACDL and the NDIA at their Forensics conferences in Las Vegas. Tara’s main areas of expertise are Strangulation and Blunt Force Trauma but consulting and testimony is also offered on other cases where traumatic injuries occur or medical record analysis is needed. \nRegistration link shared three weeks before webinar.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-blunt-force-trauma/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20241209T164835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T164835Z
UID:10000132-1736510400-1736514000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Child Abuse: Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores not only the different categories of child maltreatment but covers what the forensic nurse looks at when reviewing a medical record. This includes predisposing factors along with the “red flags” that can influence the case. It will cover laboratory and radiology studies that influence our decision making. We will take a deeper dive into the conditions and cultural practices that mimic child maltreatment. Lastly\, we will put it all together with a case study. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a better understanding of child maltreatment along with a new ability to understand what the forensic nurse does when deciphering the medical record. \nLori Combs\, BSN RN LNC\, has been a Registered Nurse for almost 30 years. Her primary area of practice was in the emergency department when she cared for individual with all levels of traumatic injury\, and medical diseases. She began her forensic career first as a sexual assault nurse and was further trained in death investigations. She attended courses on forensic nursing\, and continued on to obtain a Bachelors in Science. Lori now a Forensic Nurse Expert working with attorneys in criminal cases such as gunshot wounds\, child abuse\, strangulation\, and blunt force trauma. \nRegistration link shared three weeks before webinar.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-child-abuse-beyond-the-basics/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240312T202821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T202821Z
UID:10000122-1729166400-1729170900@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Blunt Force Trauma--Internal Injuries
DESCRIPTION:Ann Rovner\, MSN BSN RN \nThis presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the injuries that can result from Blunt Force Trauma\, also known as non-penetrating trauma. This presentation also covers other related injuries such as internal bleeding and bruising. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a basic understanding of Blunt Force Trauma and it’s sequalae. Sample cases of Blunt Force Trauma will be discussed throughout the presentation.\nHighlights (5-10 mins\, each section)\n• Basic definitions related to Blunt Force Trauma\n• Mechanisms of Injury\n• Head to toe review of internal blunt injuries\n• Diagnosis\n• How to apply this to your practice \nRegistration link will be shared 3 weeks in advance of the webinar. \nSeries Materials HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-blunt-force-trauma-internal-injuries/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240710T204925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T204925Z
UID:10000127-1729080000-1729085400@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: Supporting Parents During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nIn this month’s installment\, we will discuss how to prepare for and support parents who are separated from their children during the upcoming holiday season. Parent Advocates Tara Doxtater and Prescillia Wells will draw on their professional and lived expertise to teach on: \n\n How it feels to be forcibly separated from your children during the holiday season\nHow to meaningfully incorporate a family’s holiday culture and customs when families are separated\nAdvocacy tips to support parents during the holidays\nWarning signs and community resources for parents who are struggling with SUD recovery\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-supporting-parents-during-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240708T213711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T213711Z
UID:10000126-1725019200-1725022800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure Follow Up Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for two webinars about the brand new Colorado Rule of Juvenile Procedure 4.6 regarding discovery in Dependency & Neglect Cases. There will be two installments in this webinar series: \nCRJP 4.6 Overview: July 31\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Ethics) \nStaff Attorneys Genevieve Manco and Zaven Saroyan will provide an overview of CRJP 4.6 and what it requires–of RPC and of the other parties. This will include top takeaways from the new rule\, as well as discussion of the ethical rules that may be implicated by the new discovery rule (in particular\, Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3\, 1.4\, 1.6\, and 2.1). \nCRJP 4.6 Follow Up Question & Answer: August 30\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. \nStaff Attorneys Genevieve Manco and Zaven Saroyan will field questions from RPC that have arisen in your first two months working with CRJP 4.6. \nRegister for both webinars HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/colorado-rules-of-juvenile-procedure-follow-up-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240312T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T194308Z
UID:10000121-1724932800-1724936400@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Failure to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about Pediatric growth faltering or under-nutrition\, formerly\, and commonly\, known as Failure to Thrive (FTT). This presentation also covers signs and symptoms of FTT\, medical conditions that can impact growth and weight gain\, possible underlying etiologies and differential diagnoses\, long term effects\, and medical conditions that can mimic FTT. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a basic understanding FTT.Forensic nurse evaluation of FTT cases will be discussed throughout the presentation. \nHighlights \n\nDefinition of FTT\nEtiologies\nEvaluation\nImportant lab work\nTreatment and management\nMimics and special considerations\n\nRegister HERE. \nSeries Materials HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-failure-to-thrive/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T035058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T223246Z
UID:10000115-1724241600-1724247000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: The Four "I"s of Oppression
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-beyond-icwa/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240708T213500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T213500Z
UID:10000125-1722427200-1722430800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Rule of Juvenile Procedure 4.6 Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for two webinars about the brand new Colorado Rule of Juvenile Procedure 4.6 regarding discovery in Dependency & Neglect Cases. There will be two installments in this webinar series: \nCRJP 4.6 Overview: July 31\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Ethics) \nStaff Attorneys Genevieve Manco and Zaven Saroyan will provide an overview of CRJP 4.6 and what it requires–of RPC and of the other parties. This will include top takeaways from the new rule\, as well as discussion of the ethical rules that may be implicated by the new discovery rule (in particular\, Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3\, 1.4\, 1.6\, and 2.1). \nCRJP 4.6 Follow Up Question & Answer: August 30\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. \nStaff Attorneys Genevieve Manco and Zaven Saroyan will field questions from RPC that have arisen in your first two months working with CRJP 4.6. \nRegister for both webinars HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/colorado-rule-of-juvenile-procedure-4-6-overview/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T034817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T210712Z
UID:10000114-1721217600-1721223000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: Transracial Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nIn this month’s installment\, we will contrast the way that adoption is talked about and treated within the child welfare system against the actual experience of adopted children\, particularly in the cases of transracial adoptions. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-decolonizing-disability-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
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SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Reviewing Minor Records\, Was it Child Maltreatment?
DESCRIPTION:Kahli B. Ellis MS\, BSN\, RN Summary: This is a 60 minute presentation that reviews several different types of child maltreatment. Medical records can be intimidating and tedious for any criminal attorney or investigator to review\, especially when it comes to possible child abuse. This session will be an overview of the various types of child maltreatment\, as well as other medical conditions that mimic abuse. Key areas on the body that are highly indicative of abuse and discrepancies to look for will be discussed\, as things that you should consider when looking at the medical records. To make this presentation relevant and interesting there will be multiple case studies. Highlights\n•Neglect: Types & Symptoms\n•Physical Abuse: Non-Accidental Trauma identification and common patterns\n•Emotional Abuse: Symptoms\n•Sexual Abuse: Symptoms\n•Maltreatment: Injuries and Mimics\n•Cultural Considerations \nRegistration HERE. \nSeries Materials HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-reviewing-minor-records-was-it-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T034636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T034636Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: June Topic TBA
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-june-topic-tba/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T034546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165520Z
UID:10000111-1716897600-1716903000@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: Culturally Respectful Family Time
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nParent Advocate Katie Correll and Social Worker Martha Wilson present on how to create family time opportunities and environments that are inclusive and respectful of the family’s unique culture. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-culturally-respectful-family-time/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240213T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T215354Z
UID:10000119-1716379200-1716382800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: What We Know About Shaken Baby Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the injuries that can result from Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)\, formerly known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. This presentation also covers related injuries such as fractures and retinal hemorrhages\, and medical conditions that can mimic AHT. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a basic understanding AHT. Forensic nurse evaluation of AHT cases will be discussed throughout the presentation. \nRegister HERE. \nSeries Materials HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-what-we-know-about-shaken-baby-syndome/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T034409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T014034Z
UID:10000110-1713355200-1713360600@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: Elevating Lakota and Ute Mountain Ute Voices
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nFor this month’s installment\, Parent Advocate Katie Correll and DOJ Director for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe\, Peter Ortego\, will present on their tribes’ unique culture and customs and how we can build meaningful partnerships with our families and tribal representatives. Katie and Peter will also touch on the legalities at play in ICWA cases\, including active efforts requirement and venue transfer to tribal court. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-april-topic-tba/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231220T034258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T031607Z
UID:10000109-1710936000-1710941400@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: Fatherhood Engagement Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nFather engagement is a critical component of Child Welfare work in Colorado. Not only is engaging fathers required by rule\, but research demonstrates that it can promote positive case and family outcomes\, including an increased likelihood of reunification and a decreased length of stay in foster care. Come learn from Parent Advocate Anthony Munoz and Resource Advocate Arianna Merlo about ways in which you can engage fathers\, taking into account each father’s unique cultures and needs. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-fatherhood-engagement-initiatives/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240213T205146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T202315Z
UID:10000118-1710849600-1710853200@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Forensics Webinar Series: Reviewing Medical Records
DESCRIPTION:Merriam Young MS RN CCRN TCRN \nEvaluating medical documentation and sifting through the jargon to get to what you need to know. Medical records can be intimidating and tedious for any criminal attorney or investigator to review. This session will be an overview of the medical record and what you need to focus on to help your clients. Key words and abbreviations will be discussed\, as well as where you should look for the most comprehensive and understandable summary of the medical care provided. To make it relevant and interesting\, an actual case and its medical records will be included in the presentation. How injuries are evaluated in the hospital will also be covered. \nRegister HERE! \nSeries Materials HERE.
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/forensics-webinar-series-reviewing-medical-records/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20240213T031814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T031814Z
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SUMMARY:Housing our Unhoused Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Parent Defenders consistently cite housing as the primary barrier to family reunification in D&N cases. Come learn from ORPC Parent Advocate (and housing wizard) Sonia Neblett how you can support your unhoused families and get their children home. Sonia will teach you what information you need to get from your unhoused clients as soon as you join their defense team\, and the processes and resources to get them housed as soon as possible. Sonia will also touch on special considerations that may come up in housing\, such as felony convictions\, sex offender status\, and immigration status. \nSonia splits her professional time advocating for parents struggling with mental health challenges and parents trying to reunify with their children in the child welfare system. Sonia is a peer advocate at the Mental Health Center of Denver and the Office of Respondent Parent’s Counsel (ORPC). Sonia is a mother and a grandmother who raised her children\, struggled with mental illness\, survived a family separation when her children were placed in foster care\, and ultimately successfully reunified her family. At the ORPC\, Sonia works on parent defense teams and uses her lived experience to provide guidance and compassion to parents. Sonia lives in Denver where she spends her time finding resources to help others.  Sonia is currently in school for her bachelors in human services.  She has her CAC I and her long-term goal is to have her own nonprofit helping kids with drug and alcohol barriers. Since Sonia began as an ORPC Parent Advocate\, she helped 28 unhoused families find stable and permanent housing. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83121656423?pwd=0cZPiBxZYf9vU5SR2rDbvw9b3iaiP0.1 \nMeeting ID: 831 2165 6423\nPasscode: 707039 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,83121656423#\,\,\,\,*707039# US\n+13462487799\,\,83121656423#\,\,\,\,*707039# US (Houston) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US \nMeeting ID: 831 2165 6423\nPasscode: 707039 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcHbJWKrwi
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/housing-our-unhoused-neighbors/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231128T213136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T034329Z
UID:10000106-1705492800-1705498200@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Education Series: The Case for Abolition
DESCRIPTION:Like nearly every system in the United States\, the so-called child welfare system was built on the premise that people with white skin are superior to people with brown or black skin. These misanthropic underpinnings have led to a system that disproportionately and overwhelming separates families of color. In its ongoing mission to reduce harm to communities of color in the child welfare industry\, the ORPC offers this monthly cultural education program to all Dependency & Neglect stakeholders. \nJoin us via Zoom the third Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. (June will be on Thursday to avoid scheduling on the Juneteenth holiday). Come listen and learn from different community connections of color. TOGETHER we can center community through education. \nWe will kick off the series with Alan Dettlaff presenting on Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition. This presentation will discuss the origins of family separations in the United States\, along with the origins of the modern child welfare system\, to demonstrate that the intended outcomes of the separations that occurred during chattel slavery—the subjugation of Black Americans and the maintenance of White supremacy—are the same intended outcomes of the family separations done today. What distinguishes contemporary family separations from those that occurred during slavery is that today’s separations occur under a façade of benevolence\, a myth that has been perpetuated over decades that family separations are necessary to “save” the most vulnerable children. Yet what if we could see past the mirage of benevolence and recognize family separations for what they truly are—state-directed\, state-sponsored terror? This presentation will present evidence of the harms that result from family separations to make a case that the child welfare system is beyond reform. Rather\, the only solution to ending these harms is abolition of this system and a fundamental reimagining of the way society cares for children\, families\, and communities. Learn more about Alan and his new book at https://www.alandettlaff.com/. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/cultural-education-series-confronting-the-racist-legacy-of-the-american-child-welfare-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231108T202822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T200925Z
UID:10000105-1701950400-1701955800@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Parents in Recovery During the Holidays Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Training video and materials now available: \nVideos HERE. \nMaterials HERE. \nThe holidays are a particularly difficult time for our families who are separated. Learn tips for supporting parents through spending the holidays away from their children. \nJoin us via Zoom for this presentation on how to prepare for and support parents in recovery during the upcoming holiday season. ORPC Parent Advocates\, Tara Doxtater and Prescillia Wells\, will touch on:\n• How it feels to be forcibly separated from your children during the holiday season\n• Behaviors and warning signs to be on the lookout for\n• Advocacy tips to help and support parents\n• Community resources available to parents who are struggling with their recovery
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/supporting-parents-in-recovery-during-the-holidays-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023427
CREATED:20231010T223923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T201137Z
UID:10000104-1699012800-1699018200@coloradoorpc.org
SUMMARY:Challenging Presumptions Webinar: An Innovative Approach to Determining the Parental Capacity of Parents with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Training video and materials now available. \nVideo HERE. \nMaterials HERE. \nParents with intellectual and developmental disabilities are frequently subject to inadequate parenting capacity evaluations\, causing many to lose their parental rights unnecessarily. This presentation will illuminate the shortcomings of these evaluations and provide an overview of an alternative methodology used to evaluate parents fairly while offering realistic and relevant recommendations that provide parents equal opportunity to parent. \nDr. Nicole Brisson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has worked in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1992. She holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Psychology and a specialization in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Brisson is the founder and director of SAGE Institute for Adaptive Parenting (formerly Sage Haven Associates\, Inc.)\, an organization dedicated to advancing rights\, equity\, and education for parents with disabilities. Dr. Brisson has been recognized as a national expert in providing competence-based parenting assessments to parents with intellectual disabilities by the United States Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services\, and her work has been referenced in the National Council on Disabilities’ report “Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities.” Dr. Brisson is the creator of the SAGE Family Assessment Model\, an innovative practice model used to evaluate parents with disabilities\, and developed and taught a course on parental disability and child welfare at the University of Vermont. She has conducted trainings\, spoken at conferences\, and testified in courts across the United States. Dr. Brisson served as the Education Committee Chair and the Vice President of The Association for Successful Parenting (TASP). She is a member of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Parenting and Parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Research Group and a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88100870675?pwd=Rai5lqhtZZ0N2T5h3R0z02wwsUNcun.1 \nMeeting ID: 881 0087 0675\nPasscode: 800874 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,88100870675#\,\,\,\,*800874# US\n+12532050468\,\,88100870675#\,\,\,\,*800874# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US \nMeeting ID: 881 0087 0675\nPasscode: 800874 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keVIUocFN
URL:https://coloradoorpc.org/event/challenging-presumptions-webinar-an-innovative-approach-to-determining-the-parental-capacity-of-parents-with-idd/
LOCATION:Webinar
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