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If you weren't able to make it to the 2008 Family Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse and Neglect Conference in Galveston, March 31-April 2, you missed an excellent program. But fear not. As one of our cornerstone offerings, this program is presented annually, and next year promises to be even better. We received great feedback from this year's attendees, and you can see some of their comments below. Thanks to our expert presenters, attentive participants, and competent TCJ staff, we can call this year's program a complete success.See you next year! |
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As advertised, [the conference] was loaded with information for judges dealing with juvenile cases; there was so much information beneficial to judges in adult courts. As a result of this conference, I plan to rededicate myself to listening to families' problems and be more proactive in ordering solutions. I learned that some sex offenders don't need specialized sex offender treatment and that [police departments] can now arrest for violations of temporary protection orders. I came to this conference to continue my family violence education. I have found TCJ conferences in this area extremely valuable. Excellent concentration on managing juvenile sex offenders. As a result of this conference, I plan to establish -- and convince other local judges to establish -- an adult family violence docket. I was surprised that domestic violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. I relearned that adult and juvenile sex offenders are not the same. I came to this conference because I have juvenile jurisdiction and am concerned with how we are handling juvenile offenders. Dr. Karyn Purvis! Absolutely the most fascinating speaker we've had in my 6-1/2 years on the bench. As a result of this conference, I plan to be more mindful of the sacrifices that families make in an effort at rehabilitation. Tuesday was excellent. Wednesday was even better. Very well done conference. I appreciate the sincere desire of judges statewide to improve -- and I appreciate the Texas Center's continued efforts to educate us and help us to be our best!
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As a result of this conference, I learned some valuable techniques for reviewing reports of mental health professionals and about attachment disorders. I relearned the necessity for continued vigilance for discovery of family violence in all cases in court. As a result of this conference, I plan to go back and review past juvenile sex offender assessments to see if my orders should require revising. I discovered what to look for in expert evaluations; don't just read the conclusions. As a result of this conference, I plan to look even more closely at (1) children on psychotropic meds, and (2) whether treatment of juvenile sex offenders is effective or should be terminated. I was surprised that it's not true that [all] victims become offenders.
I'm reminded of the judge's responsibility as possible violence stopper. As a result of this conference, I plan to require a more in-depth review of the history of offenders, as well as the instant offense.
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As a result of this conference, I plan to refer to the Bench Sheet provided by Judge Hamilton.