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Learning to Recognize Human Trafficking

Unified Family Court Dependency and Delinquency Case Managers spent three hours on Sept. 20th participating in a joint Human-Trafficking Training with Department of Juvenile Justice Probation Officers, the State Attorney’s Office and others.  Presenters included Jumorrow Terra Poitier, Director of Community Outreach & Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator for the Broward State Attorney’s Office; Judge Stacy Ross and representatives from FLITE Center and the Nancy J. Cotterman Center. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the different types of human-trafficking, including labor trafficking and sex trafficking. They also learned about Girls Court, RISE Court, Safe Harbor staffings, resources and other services. Many thanks to the organizers and speakers who made this valuable event happen!

by — September 23, 2024 in Announcements
Bridging Language Gaps in Court

Meet the court interpreters who provide in-house Spanish and Haitian Creole interpreting services to defendants and witnesses in court proceedings at all four of Broward County’s Court locations. The 17th Judicial Circuit has 12 Spanish and two Haitian Creole interpreters on staff. The Interpreters Office also provides assistance with other languages like Russian and Portuguese through contractors. Did you know that interpreters translate three different ways? Simultaneously, consecutively (Q&A style) and sight translation (i.e. reading a document). And on a busy day, an interpreter may visit as many as seven different courtrooms to provide services. Our interpreters originate from a range of countries including Haiti, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Uruguay. Thank you for all you do!

by — September 19, 2024 in Announcements
Family Case Managers Attend Summit Aimed to Inspire

A contingent of dedicated case managers from Unified Family Courts recently traveled to Orlando where they spent three days at the 2024 Florida Children and Families Summit learning about innovative ways to help kids succeed. Among those in attendance from the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida were Delinquency Case Manager Supervisor Janelle May, Juvenile and Dependency Drug Court Coordinator Beth Plotkin, Alternative Sanctions Coordinator Laurette Elme and Delinquency Case Manager Tinamarie Medina. Also in attendance were Judges Hope Tieman Bristol, Stacey Schulman, Alberto Ribas and Jose Izquierdo (not pictured). The event offered a variety of opportunities to make connections, share skills and learn. Your dedication is what makes our team strong!

by — September 13, 2024 in Announcements
Conference Celebrates 17th Judicial Circuit’s Early Childhood Court Team

Two judges and two staffers from the 17th Judicial Circuit’s Early Childhood Court (ECC) team represented our court at the National Cross Sites Conference last month in Dallas, Texas. Those in attendance included Judge Jose Izquierdo, Judge Hope Tieman Bristol, ECC Program Coordinator Trent Baker and Indian Child Welfare Act Court Coordinator Ta’Ami Bajamour. The annual conference for child welfare professionals, judges, court personnel, service providers and community coordinators emphasizes mental health, the importance of relationships, trauma, science, equity and compassion. The great work of infant-toddler court sites from states across the country was celebrated at the event. Congratulations to our 17th Judicial Circuit team members whose efforts change lives every day.

by — September 11, 2024 in Announcements
Case Manager’s Dedication Yields a Big Win

We’ve got a rockstar on staff! Court Administration employee Rafael Ferrans is the “winningest” case closer in the Domestic Relations Case Management Department with six coveted plastic gold trophies on his desk to prove it. His nickname among his peers? The “Tom Brady of case management” because his dedication has made him a standout. Kudos to Supervisor Tania Hanson, who brainstormed the idea for a friendly monthly competition to boost internal morale.  A big score for all.

by — September 3, 2024 in Announcements
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