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JUDICIAL EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG

Maryland Judicial Center 187 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401

W E L C O M E to the 2024 Judicial Education Course Catalog

Dear Maryland Judges and Magistrates, We are pleased to present to you the 2024 Judicial Education Course Catalog. The Judicial Education Subcommittee and Judicial College staff are excited about the courses planned for 2024. For 2024, we offer 58 classes and ten 75-minute webinars, including in-person courses at the Maryland Judicial Center and remote courses over Zoom. In addition to onsite and remote courses, we have courses at the University of Baltimore School of Law, the Frederick County Community College, and an assortment of offsite locations, such as a mental health or drug treatment facility, a state prison, a juvenile detention facility, and the federal District Courthouse in Baltimore for another chapter in the Historical Trials series. Judges and magistrates can satisfy six of their 15 hour requirements through remote learning and webinars. The College is committed to offering a wide-range curriculum taught engagingly by a diverse expert group of coordinators and faculty. This catalog represents the commitment and hard work of the Judicial Education Subcommittee and the staff of the Judicial College. Without the dedication and volunteerism of the subcommittee under the leadership of the Honorable Bibi M. Berry and Honorable Stephen J. Sfekas, we could not provide the educational opportunities this catalog represents. We are grateful to these professionals for their service. The theme of this year’s catalog is Maryland Modern Courts: Connecting and Reconnecting. You will find pictures from the 2023 Judicial Conference throughout the catalog. The 2024 course registration email you received includes instructions on class registration. Thank you for your continued collaboration, involvement, and participation. We look forward to serving you!

Shamika M. Dent-Williams Assistant State Court Administrator Judicial College of Maryland

Peter T. Saquella, Esq. Manager Judicial Education

Jasmine N. Towns Educational Design Coordinator jasmine.towns@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3653 Pamela T. Vaughan Program Manager pamela.vaughan@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3771 Peter T. Saquella, Esq. Manager peter.saquella@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3657 STAFF Judicial Education

Benjamin N. Charlick, Esq. Assistant Manager benjamin.charlick@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3599 Zipporah C. Williams, J.D., MAT Program Manager zipporah.williams@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3613 judicialeducation@mdcourts.gov

Lisa Kumer Administrative Office Specialist lisa.kumer@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3625 Rosalie M. Clements Program Manager rosalie.clements@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3665

Judicial Education: 410-260-3655

Shamika Dent-Williams Assistant State Court Administrator shamika.dent.williams@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3584

Elizabeth Taylor College Registrar educationregistrar@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3573

Central Office Central Office: 410-260-3660

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END OF YEAR OFFERINGS 2023 IT’S NOT TOO LATE IN-PERSON CLASSES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 9 a.m. – Noon TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

It Takes a Village - Complex Parenting Cases

General Jury Management (Wye Mills)

Opinion Writing for Trial Judges

Appellate Law for Trial Judges

Another Social Dilemma: Evidence in Delinquency Matters

Historical Trials VIII: Galileo, Scopes, and Dover (Baltimore)

FRIDAY WEBINARS 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 12

Impact Civil Cases

OCTOBER 27

Marijuana and Drug Impaired Driving Update

NOVEMBER 3

Specialized Civil Evidence

DECEMBER 1

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To register, contact Elizabeth Taylor at elizabeth.taylor@mdcourts.gov.

C O U R S E S JANUARY Thursday, January 11 Experts: Current Testimony in Criminal Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wednesday, January 17 Contempt in the Family Law Context D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wednesday, January 24 Sentencing... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 16 Tuesday, January 30 Criminal and Marijuana Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16 FEBRUARY Tuesday, February 6 Bankruptcy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Miscellaneous Civil Motions. 16 Thursday, February 8 8-505/8-507 Procedure and Best Practices. 17 Wednesday, February 14 Buoyancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Friday, February 16 Jury Selection . 14, 17 Wednesday, February 21 Top 10 Misunderstood/Misapplied Family Law Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tuesday, February 27 Delinquency Nuts and Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Special Issues/Deeper Dive into Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Thursday, February 29 Challenging Situations.

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MARCH Tuesday, March 5 Culture, Bias, and Fairness D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wednesday, March 13 Family Law for District Court Judges D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wednesday, March 20 Removing Barriers to Inclusivity, Justice, and Fairness D I & . 19 Friday, March 22 As Good as it Gets D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 APRIL Thursday, April 4 Structural Inequality (Anti-racism) D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Thursday, April 11 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Friday, April 26 Best Practices for Preparing Family Law Casefile for Contested Hearing. . . . . 20 Tips for Timely, Efficient, and Thorough Rulings from the Bench . 20 MAY Wednesday, May 1 Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Evidence-Based Sentencing D I & . . . . . . . .20 Tuesday, May 14 Impact of New Technology on Search and Seizure Law. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 What You Always Wanted to Know About Information Technology, but Were Afraid to Ask. 20 Thursday, May 16 Report and Recommendation/Order Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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MAY Friday, May 17 Emergency Evaluation Petitions

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Tuesday, May 21 Guardianship of the Property for Orphans’ Court Judges Creditor Claims in the Orphans’ Court

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Thursday, May 23 The Evolution of Family Law in Maryland: Understanding Family Law from a Historical Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

JUNE Friday, June 7 Griffin Now vs. Griffin Then

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Tuesday, June 11 ImpactCivil..........................................23 CivilEvidence ........................................23 Friday, June 21 Supporting Gender Identity and Expression D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23 Tuesday, June 25 Deception/Witness Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 JULY Tuesday, July 9 Juvenile Delinquency/Waiver Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Thursday, July 11 The Resistant Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Tuesday, July 23 FamilyPropertyandIncome................................25 The Judicial College is committed to offering a variety of learning platform options. In addition to face-to-face (“F2F”) classes, Judicial Education will continue to offer virtual learning opportunities in the forms of ILDL courses and webinars . THESE CLASSES ARE VIRTUAL AND ARE NOT HELD ON-SITE. Instructor-Led Distance Learning (“ILDL”) and Webinars Take Advantage of Remote Learning

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OFF-SITE COURSES March 7 ‑ Jessup: NCR Competency pg. 18 April 2: Port of Baltimore Commercial Motor Vehicles pg. 19 June 4: Baltimore Social Media in Litigation: Forensic Solutions, Scope of Civil Discovery, Admissibility, and Practical Applications pg. 23 June 6: Baltimore DV Danger Assessment and Cyber Tactics pg. 23 July 17: Frederick Damages pg. 24 Discovery Disputes pg. 24 July 25 - Crownsville: Treatment and Behaviorial Health: What All Judges Need To Know pg. 25 August 21 ‑ Jessup: Sentencing Field Trip: What Every Judge Needs to Know pg. 27

AUGUST Thursday, August 1 It is the Grass That Suffers: Child Abuse in Custody and Domestic Violence Cases. . . . 26 Thursday, August 8 TwilightZone... .. .. .. .. .. .. 26

Tuesday, August 13 Judicial Disabilities.

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Friday, August 23 Strategies for Better and Happier Law Clerks .

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Tuesday, August 27 DCPotpourri... .. .. .. .. .. .. 27 Construction Law in DC. . . . . . . . . . . 27 SEPTEMBER Thursday, September 5 Post-Conviction Including Post-Trial Issues. . . . 28 Tuesday, September 10 Serious Traffic. 28 Routine Traffic. 28 Friday, September 13 Truancy D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. 14,28 OCTOBER Tuesday, October 1 Tools for the Trauma-Informed Courtroom D I & . 29 Wednesday, October 9 Relocation Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

All courses are open to all judges and magistrates; however, if you see these icons next to a course, the subject matter for the course will be geared to the appropriate court.

Magistrate Track

Orphans’ Court Track

October 31 ‑ Baltimore: Historical Trials pg. 30

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OCTOBER Friday, October 11 Addiction and the Brain

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Wednesday, October 16 Workers’ Comp. . . . . . . . . . 29 Administrative Appeals - Review of . Administrative Agencies. . . . . . 30 Wednesday, October 23

Judicial Ethics and Discipline for Orphans’ Court Judges The Accessible Courtroom

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Thursday, October 24 Impact Criminal. . . . . . . . . . 30 Criminal Evidence . . . . . . . . . 30 NOVEMBER Thursday, November 7 Nuts and Bolts and Best Practices CINA D I & . . . . . . 31 DECEMBER Tuesday, December 3 Overview in Domestic Violence D I & . . 31

Diversity and Inclusion

Completion of these classes contributes towards the diversity and inclusion requirement of three hours.

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Webinars

Course Descriptions

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Technology Education Courses for Judges

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Addiction and the Brain

D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,29 Buoyancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Culture, Bias, and Fairness D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 Removing Barriers to Inclusivity, Justice, and Fairness D I & . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,19 Strategies for Better and Happier Law Clerks . 14, 27 Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Evidence-Based Sentencing D I & . 20 Tools for the Trauma-Informed Courtoom D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Treatment and Behavioral Health: What All Judges Need To Know (Field Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TwilightZone... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .26 CIVIL LAW Administrative Appeals - Review of Administrative Agencies. . . . . . . . . . 30 Bankruptcy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Civil Evidence. 23 ConstructionLawinDC... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .27 Damages (Offsite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 DCPotpourri... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .27 Discovery Disputes (Offsite) . 24 DV Danger Assessment and Cyber Tactics (Offsite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Griffin Now vs. Griffin Then ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,23 ImpactCivilCases... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .23 Jury Selection ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14,17 Miscellaneous Civil Motions. 16

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Social Media in Litigation: Forensic Solutions, Scope of Civil Discovery, Admissibility, and Practical Applications (Offsite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 What You Always Wanted to Know About Information Technology, butWereAfraidtoAsk... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..20 Workers’Comp... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..29 CRIMINAL LAW 8-505/8-507 Procedure and Best Practices. 17 Challenging Situations. 18 Commercial Motor Vehicles (Field Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Criminal and Marijuana Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CriminalEvidence... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .30 Experts: Current Testimony in Criminal Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ImpactCriminalCases... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 30 Impact of New Technology on Search and Seizure Law. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Jury Selection ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14,17 NCR Competency (Field Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Post-Conviction Including Post-Trial Issues. 28 Routine Traffic. 28 Sentencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentencing Field Trip: What Every Judge Needs to Know (Field Trip) . . . . . . 27 Serious Traffic. 28 Supporting Gender Identity and Expression D I & ... .. .. .. .. .14,23 What You Always Wanted to Know About Information Technology, butWereAfraidtoAsk... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..20 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION/MIND-EXPANDING The Accessible Courtroom D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 14,30 Addiction and the Brain D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,29 Historical Trials: Witch Hunt! The Salem Witch Trials, 1692 (Field Trip) . . . . . . 30 Judicial Disabilities. 26 Structural Inequality (Anti-racism) D I & . 19

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FAMILY/JUVENILE LAW As Good as it Gets D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 19 Best Practices for Preparing Family Law Casefile for Contested Hearing . . . . . 20 Contempt in the Family Law Context D I & . 16 DV Danger Assessment and Cyber Tactics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Emergency Evaluation Petitions ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,21 The Evolution of Family Law in Maryland: Understanding Family Law from a Historical Perspective. . . . . . . . . . 21 Family Law for District Court Judges D I & . 18 FamilyPropertyandIncome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 It is the Grass That Suffers: Child Abuse in Custody and Domestic Violence Cases. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Juvenile Delinquency/Waiver Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nuts and Bolts and Best Practices CINA D I & . 31 Overview in Domestic Violence D I & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tips for Timely, Efficient, and Thorough Rulings from the Bench. . . . . . . . 20 Top 10 Misunderstood/Misapplied Family Law Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MAGISTRATE TRACK Deception/Witness Reliability . 24 Delinquency Nuts and Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Relocation Cases . 29 Report and Recommendation/Order Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Resistant Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Special Issues/Deeper Dive into Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Truancy D I & ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14,28 ORPHANS’ COURT Creditor Claims in the Orphans’ Court . 21 Guardianship of the Property for Orphans’ Court Judges . . . . . . . . . . 21 Judicial Ethics and Discipline for Orphans’ Court Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Judicial Education Annual Required Continuing Education The Supreme Court of Maryland considers the continuing education of Maryland’s judges and magistrates critical. Sitting judges, magistrates, senior judges, and Orphans’ Court judges are required to complete 15 hours of continuing judicial education annually per the Administrative Order on Continuing Education of Judges and Magistrates, effective January 30, 2023. The Registrar’s Office of the Judicial College of Maryland records completed hours. With prior approval, outside institutions’ continuing education courses may substitute for Judicial College of Maryland Judicial Education courses to satisfy the annual continuing education requirement. Requests must be submitted, with course documentation, to the chair of the Education Committee through the office of the Assistant State Court Administrator of the Judicial College before program attendance. The Judicial College strives to offer a variety of learning environments to meet the needs of our stakeholders. To this end, and for the first time in Judicial Education’s history, with the approval of your administrative judge, you can take a combination of virtual classes and webinars to secure six of the 15 required annual credit hours of continuing education. For example, you could register for a ½ day virtual class combined with three one-hour webinars, securing six of the 15 hours. The balance is satisfied by face-to-face classes. Attendance Policies Live Training: A grace period of 30 minutes is provided for full-day classes to accommodate unforeseen events. A grace period of 15 minutes is provided for half day classes. Missing more than this may disqualify the participant from receiving course credit. Virtual Training: Participants must attend the entire session to earn credit for an online learning experience. See Live Training above for the allotted accommodations. A 10-minute grace period is provided for 75-minute webinars. Reasonable Accommodation The Administrative Office of the Courts is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to participate fully in our programs. If you need accommodations, please contact the Judicial College at 410-260-3660 or use the Maryland Relay Service (TT/Voice) at 711. This includes a request for accommodation to attend via Zoom. Cancelling Class Registration To maintain accurate records and to facilitate each judge’s and magistrate’s satisfaction of the annual continuing education requirement, it is incumbent upon each judge and magistrate to notify their administrative judge and the Judicial College in advance (or as soon as practical under challenging circumstances) if they are unable to attend a previously registered course. A judge or magistrate must make up a missed class the same year. The Judicial College files an attendance report with the Chief Justice and the administrative judges at the end of each calendar year.

JUDICIAL EDUCATION POLICIES

Questions concerning class registration or the attendance policy should be directed to the Judicial College Registrar at educationregistrar@mdcourts.gov or 410-260-3573.

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2024 SPECIAL EVENTS

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May Apr

Judicial Conference

Wednesday - Friday

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New Trial Judge Update

Wednesday - Thursday

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Family Law University

Tuesday - Thursday

Sep Thursday

Magistrate Conference

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C.A.N.D.O.

Monday - Tuesday

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Senior Judges’ Technology Day

Criminal Law University 9-11 17-22 Sunday - Friday

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NTJO New Trial Judge Orientation Residential Program

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Monday - Wednesday

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LUNCHTIME WEBINARS

Instructor-led-distance-learning (“ILDL”) and webinars can account for up to six of your 15 continuing education hours. There will be a variety of ILDL classes and webinars offered throughout 2024. You may register for webinars as you would like through CONNECT in the same manner as you would for a half-day or full-day class. We will also advertise the webinars by a timely email blast two weeks before each webinar, and you may enroll throughout the year as your schedule allows. Each webinar provides 60 minutes of substantive content and one hour of your annual continuing education requirement is satisfied by each webinar attended. All webinars will be held from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. on the dates indicated in the catalog and email blasts.

Hon. Theresa Morse Hon. Paul Ishak and Hon. Erik Atas Margot Dankner, Esq. Hon. Karen Pilarski Hon. Lynne Battaglia

Criminal and Marijuana Citations

January 30, 2024

Jury Selection

February 16, 2024

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Emergency Evaluation Petitions

April 11, 2024

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Grif fi n Now vs. Grif fi n Then Supporting Gender Identity and Expression Strategies for Better and Happier Law Clerks D I &

June 7, 2024

Judicial College

June 21, 2024

Gillian Tonkin and Hon. Stacy Mayer

August 23, 2024

Judicial College Dr. Khalid El-Syed

Truancy

September 13, 2024 October 11, 2024 October 23, 2024

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January THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Experts: Current Testimony in Criminal Cases 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

figure out how to apply arcane rules of evidence with changes in technology that are occurring in warp speed. Further, look forward to evaluating with your peers the guidance given to us by the Court of Appeals… sorry, Supreme Court of Maryland… in evaluating the experts in these cutting-edge fields. Coordinator: Hon. Pamela Alban

Are you tired of getting strange looks in the courtroom when you not-so-deftly refer to “twitchats” or “facebots”? Do you sometimes wonder whether you teleported to the next millennium when anyone younger than 25 testifies in your courtroom? Do you posit that 3D printers are Xerox machines that print in blue and red and come with fancy glasses? This may be the course for you! Come hear from experts in their fields about cutting edge changes at the intersection of law and science. Learn how the best “gumshoe” detectives of the next decade will be those who know how to navigate the dark web, Google, Ancestry.com, and exploit artificial intelligence. Try to COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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February TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Bankruptcy 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The interrelationship between federal bankruptcy law and state substantive and procedural law presents issues vital to the state court process, in areas such as domestic relations, criminal restitution, jurisdiction and many others. This course is designed to assist the resolution of conflicts that may arise between state law and bankruptcy law. The objective is to help state court trial judges better spot and deal with bankruptcy issues, and thereby improve the harmonization between bankruptcy and state substantive and procedural law. This course will include a section on bankruptcy basics, summarizing the principal kinds of bankruptcies and the concepts they entail. The second section will focus on the Automatic Stay and the ways in which it should, and should not, impact on state courts. The third section will examine the function and limits of a bankruptcy discharge and the role of state courts in determining whether debts are discharged. The remaining sections will focus on how bankruptcy impacts specific kinds of cases,

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Contempt in the Family Law Context D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Contempt is a powerful remedy to address violations of the court’s order in a family law case. But is contempt always the most effective remedy? In enforcing a child support order, contempt may be effective to ensure payment of child support. But what does a court do when the payor has involuntarily lost his or her job? In the context of child access, how does a court enforce its order when the children are resistant to the non-custodial parent? This course will explore the effective use of contempt in a family law case. The course will also explore the constitutional and practical limitations of the use of contempt. Our instructors with the assistance of the attendees will identify potential remedies, other than contempt, to ensure compliance with a court order in a family law case. Finally, our instructors, with the assistance of the attendees, will evaluate appropriate valid purge provisions in various family law situations (access, child support, etc.). Coordinator: Hon. Bibi Berry WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Sentencing 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sentencing has always been a central component of justice as it addresses the ultimate “bottom line” issue of the punishment to be imposed. In recent decades, many jurisdictions have adopted formal sentencing guidelines and procedures to govern this once almost entirely discretionary aspect of the system. This program will explore sentencing from the perspective of both the circuit court and the District Court judge. Coordinator: Hon. Shannon Avery

including domestic, criminal and civil. Coordinator: L. Jeanette Rice, Esq.

Miscellaneous Civil Motions 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A party can ask for almost anything by way of a motion. We’ll look at the full range of available motions at every stage of a civil case, with particular emphasis on dispositive motions. A key variation in all motions is how the facts supporting the motion are established and considered. Along the way, there will be some practical tips for how to approach particular motions and a practice scenario or two. We will also explore when a hearing is or is not required on a motion. Coordinator: Hon. Lawrence Fletcher-Hill

January 30 Criminal and Marijuana Citations with Hon. Theresa Morse

Lunchtime Webinars

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February THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8-505/8-507 Procedure and Best Practices 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This course will provide an energetic and exhaustive review of the Health General 8-505 and 8-507 process for judges who have defendants before them in need of inpatient or outpatient care. Health General 8-507 is a critically important tool in the sentencing arsenal of non-drug court trial judges who handle 95 percent of defendants needing behavioral health support coming before the courts. In this course, judges will learn of the importance of their active role, not only in determining who is eligible for this treatment, but also for implementing the treatment in an appropriate way ensuring the essential need for “continuity of care” and “continuity of supervision.” Learn from experienced judges who have successfully used the process, behavioral science experts who will explain the science of addiction, and defendants who have faced the enormously difficult task of overcoming an addiction. Self-care is what we all should be doing to be healthy in our stress-filled culture. However, Resilience/Wellness is what we need to develop when we are exposed to an environment of high stress, trauma and secondary trauma. Judges and judicial staff are exposed to evidence, exhibits, and relayed experiences of trauma on a daily basis in their professional capacity. This course will discuss what impact that exposure has on the body, brain and behavior of those exposed to it, and how to create a personalized resilience/ wellness plan to mitigate that impact. Coordinator: Duane Bowers, LPC Coordinator: Hon. Marina Sabett WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Buoyancy 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Top 10 Misunderstood/Misapplied Family Law Cases 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Top Ten Misunderstood Family Law Topics and Cases 1. Monetary Award- The necessary findings, allocation, and award. What can be transferred or cannot be transferred? 2. Non-marital property and Direct Tracing- What does that mean? How do you do it? If there is a Principal Residence, how do you determine the marital vs non-marital character? 3. Restricted Stock Units - What are they and how do you divide them? 4. Taxes on Monetary awards- How to take taxes into account? Are the tax implications really too speculative? 5. Dissipation - What is it really? How can you calculate it and what findings needs to be made? 6. Alimony - Is indefinite alimony dead? When can I award it? How to compute actual income in complex cases. 7. New Child Support Guidelines: How does that effect the analysis for below and above guidelines cases what are the considerations? 8. Counsel Fee(s)- What is a lack of substantial justification, and when you find it are you required to consider financial circumstances of the parties? 9. In light of recent case law, what is contempt in family law case, and can you find it? 10. Third parties and custody - Does it exist? What are the considerations and what does it require? Coordinators: Kristina Badalian, Esq.; Hon. Bibi Berry

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Delinquency Nuts and Bolts 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Beginning a rotation hearing juvenile matters? Want to refresh your knowledge and understanding of the laws regarding juvenile delinquency? In this course you will learn about juvenile delinquency matters from detention/shelter care through permanency planning - and everything in between. You will also discover how juvenile justice reform impacts your cases. Finally, hear how other jurisdictions address

juvenile justice delinquency issues. Coordinator: Mag. James Speis

February 16

Lunchtime Webinars

Jury Selection with Hon. Paul Ishak and Hon. Erik Atas

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Special Issues/Deeper Dive Into Delinquency 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Curious about what the Department of Juvenile Services has to offer children? This is your opportunity to gain a better understanding of the services and programming offered by the Department of Juvenile Services for children. Wish you were more knowledgeable about psychotropic medication and different forms of treatment? In this class you will learn about pscychotropic medications and different treatment modalities for children in your courtroom. How would you handle a sovereign citizen in your courtroom, and what are their actual beliefs? What do you do if a defendant is under the influence during a trial? How about a witness or even a lawyer? How do you handle challenges in your courtroom, such as competency, sentencing issues with child pornography and sex abuse cases, and victim impact statements? How do you balance controlling your courtroom and spectators while ensuring a public trial? These are some challenging situations we will discuss and develop best practices. Coordinator: Hon. Stacy McCormack March TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Culture, Bias, and Fairness D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Understand what implicit bias means and how it affects the role of the judge in the courtroom. We will analyze how bias presents itself in everyday life and the courtroom. We will identify strategies to heighten self relfection and decision-making in the courtroom. Coordinator: Hon. Jeannie Hong Coordinator: Mag. James Speis THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Challenging Situations 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 FIELD TRIP: ​CLIFTON T. PERKINS NCR Competency 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Is the defendant competent? If not, is he restorable? Was the defendant criminally responsible at the time the offense occurred? This course will explore, primarily through the eyes of subject matter experts, how a judge can address these and other issues (and mentally-ill defendants, generally) with greater confidence and understanding. Take a tour of a state hospital. Observe/review a mock competency interview with a patient and his doctor; understand what a doctor does to determine criminal responsibility or to restore competency; understand what goes into a hospital discharge plan; and gain greater insight on what to do inside a courtroom by understanding what goes on outside of the courtroom at the state hospital. Join us and get an insightful view from within. Coordinator: Hon. James Green WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Family Law for District Court Judges D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. As a District Court judge, have you found yourself navigating into family law waters without a life jacket? Though an abbreviated version of the Family Law University, this full day course will provide guidance to District Court judges as we delve into basic tenets of family law as it presents in District Court protective order hearings. Faculty will cover many of the more nuanced issues around child custody determinations, financial status and assets of parties in considerations of emergency family maintenance, and use and possession of property as forms of relief in protective order proceedings. Coordinator: Hon. Ada Clark-Edwards

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March WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Removing Barriers to Inclusivity, Justice, and Fairness D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. As a result of attending this course, participants will better understand, respond more appropriately, and help eliminate barriers to inclusivity, fairness and equity in the judicial system. The course will explore culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities and neurodivergence, illuminating the experience of parties in the courtroom, the impact of our behavior and words, and the impact of implicit biases on our decisions, with the goal of establishing more just and welcoming courtrooms. Coordinator: Hon. Cathy Serrette Judges often encounter litigants who have difficulty regulating their behavior, and people who appear to think and behavior unconventionally. This course seeks to help judges recognize when litigants are doing their best, even though they appear resistant, recalcitrant or disrespectful of the court or its processes and procedure. Additionally, the course aims to examine some of the socioeconomic factors and other challenges that lead to difficult behaviors in the courtroom or non-compliance outside of the courtroom. The course will also provide tools to help judges manage and balance justice issues with challenging people where their behavior and FRIDAY, MARCH 22 As Good as it Gets D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

April TUESDAY, APRIL 2 FIELD TRIP: ​PORT OF BALTIMORE​ Commercial Motor Vehicles 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In this course, you will learn about commercial motor vehicle laws and infractions from the port, the weigh station, the highway, and the impact post-adjudication. This course will include visiting the Port of Baltimore and the Perry Point State Police Barracks. Coordinator: Hon. Mary Reese THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Structural Inequality (Anti-racism) D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In this course, learners will develop a deeper understanding of equal justice by exploring the concepts of anti-racism and structural inequality, as well as how to improve public confidence in the Judiciary. Coordinator: Hon. Shannon Avery

April 11 Special Immigrant Juvenile Status with Margot Dankner D I &

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Best Practices for Preparing Family Law Casefile for Contested Hearing 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Prepping for a contested family law hearing Your case file is your friend? Come and learn best practices and tips to better prepare for next time. Coordinator: Hon. Karen Mason Tips for Timely, Efficient, and Thorough Rulings From the Bench 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Contested divorce, custody, and child support actions can be challenging, charged, and involve both legal and behavioral disputes. The course will cover strategies for effectively managing high-conflict cases, maximizing court time and resources, and helping families move forward. Coordinator: Hon. Karen Mason May WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Evidence- Based Sentencing D I & 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Therapeutic Jurisprudence offers a new dimension to case management and the court process. For many, this approach is difficult. Yet it can be powerfully liberating. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the essential principles of a therapeutic approach to judging. Utilizing therapeutic jurisprudence principles, judges can help promote real changes in behavior, save lives, reduce dockets, and increase their job satisfaction. Coordinator: Hon. Nicole Taylor

TUESDAY, MAY 14 Impact of New Technology on Search and Seizure Law 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Prosecutors and defense attorneys get to focus most of their energies on the intricacies of criminal law. This makes a judge’s job of keeping up with new technology vital. In this class you will learn about new technologies and how they interplay with search seizure law, and What You Always Wanted to Know About Information Technology, but Were Afraid to Ask 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Arthur C. Clark once said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. This class will demystify many important concepts in modern information technology. The class will include discussions of core concepts and vocabulary, including topics such as software development, pieces of a computer, networks whether internet, cellular or Wi-Fi, the cloud (What is it? What are the different types of cloud services?), encryption and cybersecurity, and AI/machine learning. Much of the class will be in the form of role playing, including responding to a ransomware attack, and walking through the technical issues that could be triggered in investigating a crime. The class will also include discussions of the future of AI and the ethical and practical issues raised by the new generation of AI. Coordinator: Hon. Stephen Sfekas some recent case law examples. Coordinator: Hon. Nancy Purpura

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May THURSDAY, MAY 16 Report and Recommendation/Order Writing 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. A, B, C. Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity. When not in court, magistrates spend most of their time Writing reports and recommendations. This course aims to bolster and improve your ABC writing skills. We will review how to accurately and concisely find facts and organize this information into a cogent and clear report. Our faculty will share insight on common mistakes and how to avoid them. So, sharpen your pencils and please join us! Coordinator: Mag. Julie Minner

Creditor Claims in the Orphans’ Court 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The personal representative has filed a final account and is ready to make distribution to the heirs and legatees. Not so fast. There are outstanding claims that have to be addressed. This class will do an in depth study of the statutes and rules regarding creditor claims. Learn the order of priority in making payments. Understand the effect of the statute of limitations; the limitation on presentment of claims; the manner of presenting claims; when and whether to allow claims fully or partially; and the possible liability of the personal representative. The determination is yours. Coordinator: Hon. Athena Groves THURSDAY, MAY 23 The Evolution of Family Law in Maryland: Understanding Family Law from a your love of the law by learning about the historical development of various family law topics from their beginning in England to their current state in today’s cases. Understand the extent of the court’s authority and the limits of the court’s authority in trying to achieve equity in a family law case. This course will cover the evolution of the law in Maryland regarding marriage, divorce, domestic violence, custody, alimony, and marital property. Our instructors will take you on a fascinating tour of the history of family law with a focus on custody, domestic violence, marriage, and divorce. Coordinator: Hon. Bibi Berry Historical Perspective 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Foster

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TUESDAY, MAY 21 Guardianship of the Property for Orphans’ Court Judges 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thinking of disinheriting your spouse? Thought it was as simple as leaving your spouse out of the will and naming joint owners to your property? Not so fast and not anymore. The statute has been amended so that the elective share is no longer a simple fraction of the probate estate. Learn what assets make up the augmented estate and how to calculate the new elective share. Study the factors to consider when an heir or joint property owner disputes a spouse’s election. “‘Til death do us part” may not be viewed the same. Coordinator: Hon. Juliet Fisher

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Sr. Judge Technology Day October 18th 2024 The last several years have brought a myriad of technology changes from MDEC: Odyssey, remote hearings, eWarrants, and beyond. Senior Judge Technology Day will be an all-day technology-based skill-enhancing and problem-solving resource offered exclusively for senior judges. The event will include a host of topics and allotted time to complete assigned quarterly training, including JIS security training and judicial ethics (if you have not done so). We will have booths for quick demonstrations and assistance on several topics within the Judiciary.

Judge Edition Essentials* This 90-minute online course provides an overview of Judge Edition’s streamlined interface for viewing electronic case information. Through hands-on training and personalized instruction, this course covers steps for organizing dockets, bookmarking document pages, and adding case and document-specific notes for ease of reference. MDEC: Conquering Chambers Work* This 90-minute online course provides hands-on practice in the completion of chambers work using Odyssey’s tasks features. Through guided step-by-step practice exercises, participants gain new skills in navigating queues, annotating documents, and moving tasks for docketing. Participants will also receive guided practice in uploading documents, merging forms, and creating new tasks. Zoom for Government: Getting Started with Remote Proceedings* ​This 90-minute online course provides guided instruction and hands-on practice with Zoom for Government waiting room and participant management, breakout room configuration for conversations off the record, and document sharing. Tips for minimizing and expediently ending audio and visual distractions are also included. Zoom for Government: Off the Record with Breakout Rooms* ​Gain new efficiencies in creating and managing Zoom for Government breakout rooms in remote proceedings. This ILDL course covers both software features and best practices, including options that control the behavior of breakout rooms, means to communicate with participants in breakout rooms, and special considerations when working with dial-in participants.

Earn SIX HOURS towards Continuing Education credits by attending Sr. Judge Technology Day!

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*These Technology Education courses do not count towards the required twelve (12) Continuing Education credit hours.

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June TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Off-Site: UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW Social Media in Litigation: Forensic Solutions, Scope of Civil Discovery, Admissibility, and Practical Applications 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Litigation over social media is increasing. Everything from “private” pages to requests to discover passwords is being litigated. Social media presents a number of issues:. 1. When must it be preserved and how? 2. When must it be collected and how? 3. What is the scope of discovery and does it differ in “garden variety” emotional distress cases? 4. We will take a brief detour into the Stored Communications Act and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act which may bar discovery from social media providers and “”self help”” solutions. 5. Admissibility, with an emphasis on authentication may be a hurdle to use in motions and trials. The Supreme Court of Maryland has issued several landmark decisions - Griffin, Sublet and Sample - regarding admissibility and substantive use of social media. Coordinators: Mag. Connie Marvel; Hon. Paul Grimm; Craig Ball, Esq,; Alicia Shelton, Esq. THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Off-Site: UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW DV Danger Assessment and Cyber Tactics 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In this course, learners will review the nuts and bolts of domestic violence and the latest updates. We will learn about the risks of domestic violence and the danger assessment and develop knowledge and tactics when confronted by cyberstalking and tactics. Coordinators: Hon. Shannon Avery; Hon. Jeannie Hong

June 7 Griffin Now vs. Griffin Then with Hon. Lynne Battaglia

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Impact Civil Cases 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This course will discuss the most important civil cases decided by Maryland’s appellate courts in the most recent 12-month period. The course includes interactive components that require the application of the legal principles in those cases to hypothetical cases that the participants may encounter. Coordinator: Hon. Kevin Arthur Civil Evidence 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sustained or overruled? You can flip a coin or you can enhance your chances of getting it right with some practice and analysis. Evidence is evidence, but we’ll look at some issues that arise more often in civil cases. A bit of a refresher on basic hearsay is always useful, then we will look in more detail at business records and medical records. Social media is always lurking out there, maybe more often in criminal cases, but we will update any developments there. The course will balance practical scenarios with some of the more theoretical foundation for the rules. Something for every trial judge! Coordinator: Hon. Lawrence Fletcher-Hill

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TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Deception/Witness Reliability 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Every day, we are asked to make decisions based on words, appearances and other nonverbal cues and it seems that science is ever-changing. Your instructors will explain different methods of evaluating all types of evidence, examining verbal and nonverbal cues and indicators or deception and what is reliable and what may not be reliable. The instructors will discuss issues such as witness memory, identification, recantation and simply deception. They will not always agree. The group will discuss traditional methods of getting to the truth and alternatives based on the latest research by the US High Value Detainee Interrogation Group Research Group. Prepare to use what you learn to review actual testimony or cases to further explore these issues. Coordinator: Mag. Joanie Raymond July TUESDAY, JULY 9 Juvenile Delinquency/Waiver Hearings 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. As the importance of the waiver hearing factors has shifted under Davis v. State, ever wonder what happens when the youth is in juvenile court? This course will examine the shift in priority under the factors through Davis v. State and then discuss the implications of the legal changes brought about by the Juvenile Justice Reform Laws and Maryland Court Rules. Once the youth are in juvenile court, we will discuss several innovative programs implemented by Montgomery County including the Social Work Intern Program, the Conflict Resolution Program, restorative justice practices for re-entry, and more! Coordinator: Hon. Bibi Berry

THURSDAY, JULY 11 The Resistant Child 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Resistant Child in Custody Situations. Ranging from the child who is reluctant to leave one home for another, to the child who elopes from one home to another, to the child who refuses to see a parent. This naturally covers as well the conduct of the parents in terms of appropriate and inappropriate gate-keeping behaviors which cause estrangement and behaviors which cause alienation. Find yourself better equipped to recognize and attempt to craft short and longer term actions and resolutions to these thorny issues with the benefit of a custody evaluator who has conducted over one hundred custody evaluations and private practitioners with decades of experience in contested access. Coordinator: Kristine Kappeler Howanski, Esq. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Off-Site: ​ FREDERICK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Damages 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered when, why, and how punitive damages apply in a civil case? How do you determine how much to award for loss of profits, loss of use, personal injury, or ex parte damages? What is the cap on non-economic damages? This course will discuss the various types and items of damages that can be awarded as a remedy and/or penalty depending on the case. Coordinator: Hon. Jill Cummins Discovery Disputes 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. What are our favorite Motions to receive in the Queue after a long day of trials? Motions to Compel and for Sanctions!!! This Course will review the most recent appellate decisions regarding discovery disputes, as well as dissect MD Rule 2-432and 2-433. We will analyze proposed Orders and offer creative alternatives with respect sanctions. Coordinator: Hon. Richard Sandy

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July TUESDAY, JULY 23 Family Property and Income 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. It’s none of your business – oh, yes it is! – examination of business valuation issues in family law case. Examination of a party’s ownership in a business has broad impact on all financial issues in a divorce proceeding – alimony, child support and equitable distribution of marital property. Presentation of business-related issues is almost always reliant upon expert testimony. This course will look at the business-related issues from the perspective of both the business-owning spouse (who presumably has the dual goal of presenting a low valuation and minimal income from the business) and the non-owning spouse (seeking the highest possible valuation and substantial available income). The true picture usually involves examination of the data behind what is simply contained in income tax returns. The course will also highlight the important differences between taxable income and cash flow available for distributions – understanding the distinction between the two is essential in the court’s analysis and to avoid falling into traps. The course will be presented by family law practitioners who regularly represent clients in these types of cases and an experienced business valuation expert. The presentation will include examination of the books of a fictitious company and direct and cross examination vignettes of the expert. We will also stop the action to point out tricks and tips. Coordinator: Hon. Bibi Berry

THURSDAY, JULY 25 FIELD TRIP: GAUDENZIA Treatment and Behaviorial Health: What All Judges Need To Know 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This highly interactive course will include an insider’s tour of the Gaudenzia Crownsville Residential Treatment facility. What is it really like on the inside of residential drug treatment? How effective is residential treatment? How long does it take for an effective residential treatment experience? How do you determine who is amenable to residential treatment? What is aftercare and how important is it to the long term success of a patient? How do you measure the success of short/long term residential treatment? This course will address the role of the judge in approving and monitoring the success or failure of residential treatment. The principles of science that require “continuity of care and supervision” will be discussed and emphasized. It will enable judges to better understand and support defendants who participate in residential treatment. Judges will see peer-to-peer discussions about the experience of residential treatment and the management of the addicted individual during residential treatment, including the importance of aftercare. Coordinators: Hon. Danielle Mosley; Hon. Stacy McCormack

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