History: Protein and parole – that combination launched FYJP’s health and decision-making work with Washington judicial officers in late 2014. Dr. Kristen Allott, a Naturopathic Physician and expert on nutrition and brain function, introduced the judicial officers to an Israeli study that found parole boards made progressively harsher decisions the longer they went without eating. She went on to explain the neurobiology behind this study and the importance of eating sufficient protein when fair, informed decisions need to be made.
Judicial Community of Practice
Topic: Protein for All Guest Experts: Dr. Kristen Allott Open to judicial officers ONLY. Learn more here: Judicial Community of Practice
Memorial Tribute to Tim Jaasko-Fisher
Tim Jaasko-Fisher December 12th, 1970 – October 23rd, 2022 The child welfare and court communities in Washington State are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tim Jaasko-Fisher, a visionary leader and facilitator of court improvement. Tim loved engaging diverse groups to help them understand their challenges, envision solutions and produce better results. Employing his keen intellect and natural curiosity, Tim thrived in complexity – which made him especially effective in the child welfare system. Tim began his professional
Judicial Community of Practice
The Judicial Community of Practice (JCoP) is a monthly, virtual peer-learning opportunity for judicial officers who hear child dependency cases. Come learn about the best-practices being used in dependency courts and talk with your peers about what they are doing in their courts. Whether you’re new to the bench or have years of experience hearing child welfare cases, we invite you to participate in this exciting opportunity! 2024 Schedule Date Topic Facilitator January 17th Making Findings in Dependency and Termination
Teaching the Hulk Tetris – Understanding Trauma and the Importance of Self-Regulation
This presentation explores the connection between trauma and negative life outcomes through a foundational understanding of the neurophysiology of the human stress response and how trauma is “stored” in the body. It takes a deep dive into the role of the central nervous system in an individual’s ability to cope with stress and the numerous implications this has for their short-term and long-term wellness. A parent who successfully navigated the child welfare system brings the science and her lived experience together, providing practical tools for helping clients and professionals avoid “hulking out.”
Protein for All
INNOVATION
Protein for All provides education and resources to engage and support individuals and families who find themselves navigating the legal system while experiencing challenges such as food insecurity, homelessness or high levels of stress.
2018 Judicial Officer Dependency Boot Camp
CITA conducts training for judicial officers in Washington State two times per year, focusing on dependency practice. On March 1-2, 2018, CITA conducted training for approximately 20 judicial officers from around the State.
June 2016 Judicial Training Presented by CITA and AOC
In early June 2016, CITA presented a dynamic two-day training program focused on providing information and tools to support what courts do – making informed and fair decisions – and how they do it – with trauma-responsive and compassionate leadership. Below are the presentations and materials from the training. The ABA Safety Guide was presented as a tool for structuring decisions and building dispositional orders and visitation plans designed to provide the information needed to make reunification and other permanency
Child In Need of Services (CHINS)
Renee Morioka §1 Definition “Child in need of services” [CHINS] means a juvenile: Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least twenty-four consecutive hours on two or more separate occasions from the home of either parent, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement;
CITA – State and Tribal Court Judges Training-December 10-11, 2015, at Beautiful Kiana Lodge – Presented in cooperation with National American Indian Court Judges Association and Casey Family Programs
Many Thanks to the incredible team that gathered for a beautiful training event that, we hope, will spur several types of innovation around WA State (and beyond). We listened to expert Parent Allies discuss our system, where it works and where it needs to improve; learned about the role diet and health play in our ability to do our jobs, and families’ ability to engage and succeed; discussed the costs of inCivility and ways to promote Civil behavior in our
