Presenters:
Carrie Mason, Ph.D., Court Improvement Program Attorney
This session provides an overview of the Tennessee juvenile court system and its role in addressing dependency and neglect cases. Participants will explore key topics, including statutory definitions, the legal framework under federal and state laws, and the roles of judges, attorneys, and the Department of Children's Services. The course examines the progression of cases through key hearings, legal standards, and burdens of proof, emphasizing the balance between parental rights and the best interests of the child. It also addresses the rights of foster parents and their role in the child welfare process. By the end, attendees will gain practical knowledge to navigate juvenile court proceedings and advocate effectively for children and families.
CLE: This course has been approved for 1.75 general hours.
- The approved CLE for this training includes additional time to complete the Pre-Training Quiz and Survey, and Post-Training Quiz, CLE Request and Training Evaluation. Kindly take your time to offer thoughtful responses to the questions.
- Partial credit is not given for distance learning courses.
- You may only receive CLE credit for the completion of on-demand distance learning courses one time, regardless of which calendar year the course was completed.
- On-Demand Training sessions must have interactive components accredited for actual time spent to obtain CLE Credit Hours. Therefor you must complete the training questions. Your responses to the quiz questions are reviewed for data purposes only.
To continue, please complete the Pre-Training Quiz and click "Continue to Training" at the bottom of the page. You will be directed to the video presentation and training materials. Should you have any issues accessing the training material page, please email cipadminassistant@tncourts.gov.
Acknowledgment
CLE credit for On Demand Distance Learning courses is based on both content and time spent viewing the course. In order to receive CLE credit for the course, I understand I must complete and submit the Pre-Training Quiz and Survey, view the course in its entirety, and complete the Post-Training Quiz and Evaluation. Partial CLE credit will not be submitted. Please initial below to acknowledge the viewing requirement.
