October 24/Web: Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings: Learn How to Help #probono #MCLE

The number of unaccompanied children placed in U.S. custody in Fiscal Year 2012 has reached an historic high: over 14,000 children, more than double the number last year.  Many of these children, who range from toddlers to teenagers, are fleeing abuse, abandonment, and persecution in their home countries, or are victims of human trafficking or other crimes.  They are placed in immigration removal proceedings and are not provided an attorney, regardless of their age.  Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a national nonprofit organization working hard to match these children with caring pro bono attorneys who will ensure that they do not face an immigration judge alone.
Please join Laurie Carafone, Pro Bono Coordinator at the Boston office of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and Douglas C. Doskocil, a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and KIND pro bono attorney, for a free One-Hour briefing on Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings, and learn how you, too, can help.
Topics to be addressed include:

• Real stories of children fleeing abuse and persecution, and facing court proceedings alone
• Forms of immigration relief available for unaccompanied children
• Practice tips for representing children

Attorneys of all backgrounds, expertise, and experience are welcome. No prior immigration experience is needed.  Register now and don’t miss this important Free Briefing in recognition of National Pro Bono Celebration Week!
Title:
Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings: Learn How to Help

When/Where:
October 24, 2012
1:00 PM Eastern
Webcast (Audio Only)
Speakers:

• Laurie Carafone, Kids in Need of Defense
• Douglas C. Doskocil, Goodwin Procter LLP
• Program Attorney(s): Amy Taub, Practising Law Institute

Credit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute
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