CASA Training Opportunities

Immigration law is undergoing significant changes in enforcement policy. Among those shifts is the use of federal law enforcement to contuct "wellness checks" to communit with and monitor the lives of unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors. This presentation will discuss the basic mechanics of how unaccompanied children are processed under our immigration laws, the practical use of law enforcement in willness checks, and legal and community quesitons arising from policy shifts. Pre-registration required at https://bit.ly/3F1ELM1. The presentation includes time for a question-and-answer session and will take no more than 60 minutes total. Presented by Cesar Ariel Magana Linares, Senior Attorney with Rapid Response.

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This session was held on November 7th. We are grateful to our presenters for making their slides from the presentation available here. Learn about the intricacies of domestic violence and its profound effect on children within the child welfare system. The basics of domestic violence are explored, examining its intersection with child abuse and neglect, and the critical role of child welfare professionals in addressing these intertwined issues. Practical strategies for working with domestic violence survivors to help foster safety and empowerment, and domestic violence abusers to promote accountability and responsibility. Discover how to advocate effectively for the best interests of children, recognizing them as co-survivors of domestic violence, and prioritizing their well-being.