Child and Adolescent Development

Over the past 25 years, there have been significant strides in what we know about the developing brain from birth through adolescence. This module will provide an overview of that research, along with promising practices and protocols that build resilience. We will explore topics including risk, resiliency, and protective factors, along with an examination of the underlying impact that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on cognitive and emotional development and decision-making. This presentation will also cover the latest developments in research on adolescent brain development and examine how brain science has changed what we know about teenage behavior to assist prosecutors in becoming more familiar with the developmental approach. This will not only increase their understanding of the general principles, but will also inform their positions on intake, detention, and case.

Please see below for the status for CLE Credit in each state:

Alabama - Approved 1 Hour of CLE

California - Pending State Approval

Colorado - Pending State Approval

Delaware - Pending State Approval

Florida - Pending State Approval

Georgia - Pending State Approval

Hawaii - Pending State Approval

Idaho - Pending State Approval

Indiana - Pending State Approval

Kansas - Pending State Approval

Kentucky - Pending State Approval

Louisiana - Pending State Approval

Minnesota - Pending State Approval

Mississippi - Pending State Approval

Montana - Pending State Approval

Nebraska - Pending State Approval

North Carolina - Pending State Approval

New Jersey - Pending State Approval

New York - Pending State Approval

New Mexico - Pending State Approval

Nevada - Pending State Approval

Ohio - Pending State Approval

Oregon - Pending State Approval

Pennsylvania - Pending State Approval

South Carolina - Pending State Approval

Tennessee - Pending State Approval

Texas - Pending State Approval

Utah - Pending State Approval

Virginia - Pending State Approval

Vermont - Approved 1 hour CLE credit

Washington - Pending State Approval

West Virginia - Pending State Approval

Wyoming - Pending State Approval

If you have any questions regarding CLE credit, please direct to CLE@ndaajustice.org for assistance.