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Hope Pipeline Project Staff Attorney POSITION SUMMARY An attorney, who has specialized training and expertise in education law, children’s civil and human rights, legal representation of children with complex trauma/needs, basic interdisciplinary understanding of legal…

Get Help to Get Enrolled in School!

We know that things are confusing with the start of the school year. To learn about your child’s options go to: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/domain/11723 For a video to better understand the options, listen to Ms. LQ explain…

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  PowerPoint (PDF Version) UNCRC Document CLE PENDING The Convention deals with child-specific needs and rights; 196 countries are parties to the treaty, including every member of the United Nations…except the United States.  Say what? Betsy…

Individual Advocacy

Educational Advocacy:  Advocating for kids’ rights in school is key to ensuring that they have access to the resources, supports, and services necessary for them to succeed. Special Education Law and Advocacy Conversations in Special…

2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Released

Click here for the full reports. The data shows that toxic stress continues to impact Duval County middle and high school students daily. Over 35% of responding high school students reported feelings sad or hopeless…

Ethics (Representation of Children)

CLE credit valid through 2/28/2018. PowerPoint:   Ethics- A. Vigil CLE Credit:  CLE certificate Vigil Angela C. Vigil is a Pro Bono Partner and Executive Director at the law firm of Baker & McKenzie. Ms. Vigil…