Friday May 10, 2024: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will be hosted IN PERSON and on ZOOM.

The County of Los Angeles has a new, state-funded program called Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment better known as CARE Court. Under CARE Court, a family member or someone else can petition a civil court for a court-ordered care plan for people with untreated schizophrenia and other associated psychotic disorders who meet specific criteria. A judge can then order a treatment plan and require mental health departments to provide it. The CARE Court treatment plan may provide many kinds of support, such as counseling, medication and social services, including housing. Attend this informational session and learn about CARE Court services and eligibility. Class Covers:

• What services does CARE Court provide
• Who is eligible for CARE Court
• How to refer a loved one to CARE Court
• How to initiate the CARE Court process and file a petition
• The consequences of not following through with a CARE Court treatment plan
• The difference between CARE Court and a conservatorship
• Support and resources offered at CARE Court Self-Help Centers
• Referrals for other types of assistance if the CARE Court petition is not accepted or the participant chooses not to take part in the program

Presented by: Felipe Andalón, Medical Case Worker II, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health CARE Court

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024:  12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Sankofa is an African principle advising that we look to the past to make progress in the future. This event will review the historical roots of contemporary mediation techniques and consider how they can help empower individuals and communities today. Community mediation in the United States began during the civil rights movement of the 1960s as an effort to address social and judicial turmoil. Learn how mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution may help facilitate dialogue and resolve conflict in our own tumultuous times, outside of or as predecessor to court proceedings.  

Presented by: Isabelle R. Gunning, Mayor Tom Bradley Professor of Law, Southwestern Law School and Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

This event will be hosted on ZOOM

---ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME---

Same instructor will host Ask a Lawyer: Writs directly following.

Sometimes state or local government agencies make mistakes. In this combined class & Ask A Lawyer session, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a “writ of mandate.” Writs are different from other kinds of civil lawsuits and the procedures and terminology can be complicated.

This class will cover the basic process, timelines and terminology associated with requesting a writ of mandate from superior court. Learn and ask questions about:

• What’s the difference between a traditional and administrative writ?
• What is the recommended procedure to initiate a writ of mandate?
• What are the statutes of limitations for writs? What time limits apply to initial filings?
• What standards of review will a court consider in making its decision?
• What are the pros and cons of preparing administrative records on your own?

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented by: Matt Summers, Senior Counsel, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: 

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM.

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, is an opportunity to educate ourselves on topics around mental health and wellbeing. Learn what stress is, how it can lead to physical and mental health problems and how to manage it. It is difficult to manage day-to-day life – and especially difficult to manage the stress brought on by legal issues. Manage your stress so, so you can manage your legal issues too!

Class covers:

• What stress is and why it can be a problem
• The health impacts of long-term stress
• Healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies to deal with stress
• Techniques that can help in addressing and reducing stress
• How to tell when stress is a problem

Presented by:

Gloria Leiva, Mental Health Promoter, LA County Department of Mental Health https://dmh.lacounty.gov/

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: 

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.