Immigration Considerations in Tennessee Child Welfare
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This course has been approved for 2.50 dual and 1.25 general hours (total of 3.75 hours) of CLE credit. You must view the session in its entirety to receive CLE credit. Partial credit is not reported for On-Demand Distance Learning Training.
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Training Video and Handouts
Presenters:
Edith Johnson, Esq. Program Coordinator of Immigration Services, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Chay Sengkhounmany, Esq. Lead Immigration Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee
Sandra Gibbs, Esq. Private Attorney with a juvenile immigration practice
Casey Bryant, Esq. Executive Director, Advocates for Immigrant Rightshts
This training is presented in four video sessions. Click on the link below to access the video presentations. Use your browser's back button to return to this page upon completion of a video session.
Session 1: Immigrant Kids 101: Cultural Competency and Ethical Considerations When Representing Children presented by Edith Johnson (1.0 hour dual credit)
Session 2: Immigration 101 presented by Chay Sengkhounmany (1.25 general credit)
Session 3: Juvenile Court Practice presented by Sandra Gibbs (.75 hour dual credit)
Session 4: Immigration Practice presented by Casey Bryant (.75 hour dual credit)
Training Materials
The training powerpoint handouts and other materials discussed in the training can be accessed by clicking here. You are welcome to download and save any of the training materials.