Attendance at this seminar completes the mandatory training requirement for new magistrates. The court system is expected to respond to domestic violence cases in a timely, proactive manner. This program will provide court staff with an opportunity to participate in educational sessions on a variety of issues related to domestic violence. It will include specific tracks for both family division and district court staff and for novices as well as those with significant experience in the area of domestic violence. The program explores the basic techniques involved in interviewing, assessment and counseling within the family division-juvenile court setting.
Limited enrollment is offered to district court probation officers.
Daily programming consists of a morning and afternoon didactic presentation by skilled faculty presenters, with each presentation followed by working group sessions moderated and guided by master s and doctorate level counseling practitioners. This two-day program is intended for all district court magistrates, both new and experienced. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a variety of sessions on topics of interest to magistrates such as cyberspace crimes, domestic violence, motor carrier law, etc. There will also be an update session for magistrates with three years or less of experience. 294 of 1982, MCL 552.519.