Handling a Child Protection Case for the First Time? Insight from the Bench
by Hon. Andrew N.J. Ellis and Hon. Victoria A. OldsHandling child protection cases may seem overwhelming for an attorney who has never handled one before. For others, it may seem like a simple transition where the same culture and style…
Read Full ArticleUnderstanding Trauma Beyond the Numbers: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Family, Child Protection, and Juvenile Law
by Janice BellerAuthor’s Note: The author wishes to express her thanks to Judge Jack Varin, for his insight, wisdom, and knowledge on this topic, all of which inspired this article.Whether a child lands in the middle of a high-conflict divorce…
Read Full ArticleCivility in the Profession: Is it Gone Forever?
by Judge Robert L. JacksonI’ve been a member of the Idaho State Bar for 40 years. The young lawyers probably think I’m some sort of dinosaur. My contemporaries just sit around and talk about our health – or lack there-…
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