2022 Judicial Education Course Catalog

JUNE THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Juvenile Transfers and How to Deal with Teenage Offenders 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Animal Cruelty and Neglect 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. An angry boyfriend stomps his girlfriend’s puppy. An old woman has fifty cats and ten dogs - five of them are dead. Horses on a local farm are starving. You may not hear these types of cases every day, but as a judge, eventually you will. Is there a difference between cruelty and neglect? Is there a connection between violence against humans and animal cruelty? Is animal hoarding a sign of a mental illness? What sentencing alternatives are available? Join us to discuss and explore all of these issues. Coordinator: Judge Gale E. Rasin (Ret.) Faculty: Randall Lockwood, Ph.D., ASPCA; Michelle Welch, Esq., Office of the Attorney General of Virginia Trauma and Traumatic Reactions in the Courtroom 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Many of the individuals who come before you, both plaintiffs and defendants, have experienced trauma, sometimes chronically, or beginning at a young age. How can a judge recognize the symptoms of trauma, and how should they respond, if at all? As judicial officers, it is critical to understand how trauma affects the brain, and subsequently, an individual’s behavior. During this training, you will learn the “basics” of trauma, including definitions, how trauma manifests itself both outside and inside the courtroom, the biology of trauma, and the impact of vicarious trauma on courtroom participants. Most importantly, you will receive tips on what a trauma- informed courtroom could look like, and what you can do to shape your courtroom to reduce the impact of trauma on its participants. Coordinator: Judge Barbara Baer Waxman Faculty: Jessica Emerson, LMSW, Esq, Director of the Human Trafficking Prevention Project at the University of Baltimore School of Law; Chelsea M. Haverly, LCSW-C, clinical social worker and co-founder of Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Cannabis in Maryland: Past, Present, and Future 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Maryland is among 34 states, and the District of Columbia, that have adopted comprehensive medical cannabis programs. Yet, cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, meaning the cultivation, distribution, and use of cannabis are prohibited under federal law. Please join the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission for a session that will examine cannabis laws in the State, the structure and operations of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program, and the impact of ongoing conflicts with federal law. The course will also review recent and anticipated developments in state and federal law that may impact the criminal justice system, including legalization of adult-use cannabis and de-scheduling of cannabis at the federal level.

Take a deep dive into the realm of juvenile transfer hearings as we explore the mysteries of the adolescent brain and its interplay with the criminal world. Along the way, we will probe the five factors of a juvenile transfer, traverse the inner-workings of the Department of Juvenile Services, and try to solve the riddle of “why do kids do what they do?” Coordinator/Faculty: Gavin M. Patashnik, Esq. Faculty: Judge Stephen J. Sfekas (Ret.); James A. Johnston, Esq., Maryland Office of the Public Defender TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Invisible Influences on the Administration of Justice 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Implicit bias is an often discussed, frequently misunderstood topic. This invisible influence exists within systems, organizations, and even within our minds. At all of these levels, bias can have an undue influence on the administration of justice. This interactive course will (1) explore the scientific foundations of implicit bias and related influences, and (2) guide judges through an exploration of the ways these influences can interfere with work in the courtroom and beyond. This session also will take a deeper dive into substantive areas where bias can have an impact on the administration of justice. Faculty will guide participants through an exploration of bias within (i) the criminal justice system, and (ii) the family law context. Participants do not need to have an understanding of bias in order to participate, but even those who have this foundation will find this session will build on prior knowledge. All participants should leave this course with enhanced understanding and practical takeaways for their work. Coordinator: Professor Russell A. McClain Faculty: Professor Leigh S. Goodmark; Professor Michael Pinard

for your commitment to Judicial Education! Thank you ha

Honorable Wendy A. Cartwright Orphan’s Court for Prince George’s County

Coordinator: William C. Tilburg, JD, MPH Faculty : Taylor Kasky, JD, Christi Megna, JD, Heather L. Nelson, Esq.

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