The Center for Children, Law & Policy at the University of Houston Law Center,
The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy at TSU School of Law,
Generation to Generation and Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center present
ZEALOUS ADVOCACY: TRANSFORMING OUR SYSTEMS BY UNDERSTANDING THE
INTERSECTION BETWEEN SYSTEMIC RACISM AND OUR YOUTH
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, JUNE 15 & 16, 2023 | 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This conference is designed for juvenile defense attorneys to be stronger advocates for youth in conflict with the law.
Registration is $40
(includes the two conference days, CLE, breakfast and lunch)
After June 8th the registration cost goes up to $250
Click here to register
CLE Hours (pending)
Attendees will receive 15 hours of CLE credit with 3 ethic hours. we will also be
applying for specialization credit in criminal law, family law and juvenile law.
SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
- James Bell: Structural Racism and Youth in Conflict with the Law
- Michael Harris: Structural Racism and the School to Prison Pipeline
- Role of Counsel
- Holistic Advocacy and Collaboration with other Professionals
- Recognizing Mental Health Issues
- Transfer
- Disposition Advocacy
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university and an EEO/AA institution.
