Description:

In this episode of I’ll Allow It Nevada, we welcome three knowledgeable guests from the AOC - Emily Kuhlman, Charles Rahn, and Kimberly Williams - to explore the critical topic of ADA compliance in Nevada courts. We discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act ensures equal access to justice by removing barriers for individuals with disabilities. From physical accommodations to virtual accessibility, our guests share insights into the courts' efforts to meet ADA standards, the challenges they face, and the resources available. Tune in to learn how Nevada courts are working to create an inclusive legal system where everyone can fully participate.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20240916_50632

Learning Objectives:

1. Compute the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its role in ensuring equal access to justice.

2. Distinguish the measures Nevada courts have implemented to meet ADA requirements, including both physical and virtual accommodations.

3. Recognize the obligations of state and local government entities, including courts, under Title II of the ADA.

4. Identify challenges courts face in providing accessibility and how Nevada courts are addressing these issues.

5. Assess how Nevada courts are committed to evolving their practices to ensure ADA compliance and foster inclusivity.

Faculty: Emily Kuhlman, Charles Rahn & Kimberly Williams

Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in accessibility

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2027.

Description:

Join us on "I’ll Allow It Nevada" as we speak with Zaide Martinez of the Administrative Office of the Courts to explore the important work of the Court Improvement Program. Zaide dives into different aspects of the program and shares insights on how data-driven, evidence-based practices are being used to ameliorate timely permanency for children and improve outcomes for children involved in the dependency system. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how Nevada is working to shape child welfare.

Learning Objectives:

1. Assess the role of the Court Improvement Program in improving the handling of child welfare and foster care cases.

2. Identify the data-driven, evidence-based practices employed to improve outcomes in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.

3. Distinguish the impact of collaborative efforts between courts and child welfare agencies in ameliorating positive outcomes for children and families.

Faculty: AOC Court Improvement Program Officer Zaide Martinez

Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in child welfare

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2027.

Links:

Court Improvement Program Overview

JCAMP Overview

Description:

In this episode of I’ll Allow It Nevada, we welcome Chief Judge Cynthia Leung of the Las Vegas Municipal Court to the studio to explore the transformative work of the Women In Need Of Change (WIN) Court. A trauma-responsive specialty court, WIN Court offers chronic women offenders the tools and support needed to address the root causes of their behaviors. Chief Judge Leung shares how the program empowers participants to rebuild their lives, break the cycle of recidivism, and embark on a path toward recovery, independence, and lasting change.

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish the purpose and structure of the WIN Court and how it addresses the unique needs of chronic women offenders in Las Vegas.
2. Identify the trauma-responsive approach used by the WIN Court to address the underlying issues of trauma, substance abuse, and mental health that contribute to criminal behavior.
3. Recognize the key components and requirements of the WIN Court program, including the commitment participants make and the steps they must take toward recovery and rehabilitation.
4. Explain the impact of the WIN Court on reducing recidivism and empowering women to transform their lives through education, therapy, and vocational training.

Faculty: Chief Judge Cynthia Leung

Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in specialty courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2027.