http://parentattorney.org A Resource Center for Georgia Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Cases Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Parent Attorney Advocacy Committee (PAAC) was formed in 2008 to improve the quality of representation for parents, to promote the preservation of families, and to assure justice for children.  PAAC activities are funded and supported through a grant from the Supreme Court Justice for Children Committee.  To achieve its ... http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2011/03/09/free-social-work-services-available-for-paac-members/ This listserv is intended only for attorneys who represent parents in Georgia’s Juvenile Courts. The purpose of the listserv is to provide a forum for parent attorneys to discuss issues that arise in their daily practice or that have broader policy implications.  Members can also post questions or announcements to ... http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/12/01/seminar-special-needs-victims-and-witnesses/ Visit the other resources tab for materials from the National Parent Attorney Conference and access to the PAAC members only section. http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/09/20/register-now-for-the-2010-georgia-youth-law-conference/ Join Voices for Georgia's Children and members of the Georgia Children's Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!) on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, for a pre-session breakfast.   Register here.  Event Details: GA-CAN! Pre-Session Breakfast Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:30 - 11:00 am (registration begins at 8:30 am) Ann Cramer Room, Loudermilk Center 40 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Agenda: ... http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/08/27/parent-attorney-cprs-training/ Materials from Christopher McFadden, who spoke at the recent Juvenile Law Committee Meeting: Record Appendices in the Appellate Courts - Guide to the New Three-Step Process (pdf) http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/08/24/appellate-court-procedure/ Georgia Deprivation Appellate Summaries MAY 2010 JUNE 2010 http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/08/11/case-law-update/ A new parent attorney mentoring plan was by the PAAC meeting.  If you are interested in serving as a mentor, or would like to have a mentor appointed to you, please contact Trish McCann at 404-232-8900 or via the contact form. New Attorney Mentoring Plan http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/08/06/mentoring/ GACC is soliciting abstracts for presentations at the 2010 Georgia Youth Law Conference to be held in Atlanta October 27-29. The abstract submission form is attached. Presenters will receive complimentary admission to the conference and, for those who live more than 50 miles from the conference site (6345 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, ... http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/07/15/share-your-knowledge-be-a-presenter-at-the-2010-youth-law-conference/ Save the Date! 2010 Georgia Youth Law Conference October 27-29, Atlanta, GA Call for Abstracts - Deadline July 26 Abstract submission form and conference information available online at GACCchildlaw.org http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/06/28/119/ Case Law Updates March 2010: Link http://parentattorney.org/index.php/2010/05/21/case-law/