Session 7: Child and Adolescent Development & Closing Remarks
On-Demand Webinar Title: Child and Adolescent Development
Live Webinar Date: June 10, 2022 (Day 2 of 2 day Virtual Conference)
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Presenter: Stacy Miller, J.D., CWLS
Summary: 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. This presentation covers 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 presentation explores 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 will not only increase attendees understanding of the general principles, but will also inform their case assessments at intake, detention, and disposition.
Executive Director of the National District Attorneys Association, Nelson Bunn, also provides closing remarks.
Learning Objectives:
(1) Understand key childhood and adolescent development principles.
(2) Describe the potential impact of adversity and toxic stress on the developing brain.
(3) Understand the significance of adolescent brain development and its bearing on future opportunities and vulnerabilities among youth.
(4) Define and discuss how resiliency and protective factors affect children and youth.
CLE: This course, originally Session 7 of a 7 session live virtual conference June 9th and 10th, 2022, was recorded for on-demand attendance. The live webinar was approved for CLE credit in certain states; however, NDAA does not apply for CLE approval or renewal of approval for recorded content or report on-demand CLE attendance for this webinar. NDAA is not responsible for applying for CLE approval or reporting CLE credits for this on-demand webinar. Attendees are responsible for ensuring their state accepts their applications for self-study CLE credits. Upon completion of your on-demand course (video, quiz and survey), you will be able to access a CLE Uniform Certificate of Attendance. If your state accepts self-study credits, you can submit this Certificate and other required materials directly to your state bar. Attendees must self-submit this course for approval in their home state. All attorneys are responsible for any fees associated with CLE filing. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar associations for more information. General questions or additional information regarding CLE credit can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org.
Cost:
Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
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On-Demand Access: This webinar was originally recorded on June 10th, 2022, and made available On-Demand by NDAA.
Attribution & Disclaimer:
This project is supported by Grant #2019-MU-MU-K002 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
OJJDP Priorities
•Treating Children as Children
•Serve Children at Home, with their Families, In their communities
•Open Up Opportunities for Young People Involved in the Justice System
Stacy Miller, J.D., CWLS (Moderator)
Assistant District Attorney, Team Leader
Stacy L. Miller is an Asst. Dist. Attorney in the 20th Judicial District. She currently serves as a Team Leader for the Office of The District Attorney in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She is certified as a Specialist in Juvenile/Child Welfare Law.
She has served the State of Tennessee in a variety of capacities during her legal career. She has worked for the Administrative Office of the Courts in the Court Improvement Program, and she has worked for the Department of Children’s Services as a staff attorney, a supervising attorney, and as the General Counsel. In addition to State service, Ms. Miller was in private practice for 10 of her 30 years as an attorney. Ms. Miller also served as an Adjunct Professor at Middle Tennessee State University where she taught Family Law and Introduction to Law for 20 years.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Miller completed her B.S in Communication Disorders at Northwestern University and a M.S. in Speech Pathology at San Francisco State University. She worked for 10 years in Maine and Tennessee as a Speech and Language Pathologist working with neurologically impaired children and adults. She was drawn into the court system when asked to testify on behalf of one of her speech clients who had suffered a severe stroke. Once in the courtroom, Ms. Miller knew that her next step had to be law school.
As a lawyer, she has been able to combine her knowledge of science, child development and medical training with the law in order to best meet the needs of the children and community that she serves as an Assistant District Attorney.
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