Class recorded Thursday, October 29, 2020

In the wake of the George Floyd protests, police reform has become a topic of urgent concern. Join a panel of experts to discuss whether and to what extent racial bias exists in policing, and how law enforcement can be reformed to ensure both safety and the protection of human and constitutional rights.

Class covers:

• The extent of the problem of racial bias in policing
• How the law protects against police bias and brutality, and why the legal system sometimes fails to make these protections reality
• Is racial bias built in to the structure of the American system of law enforcement?
• What might “Defund the Police” really mean? Is it a good idea, and would it work?
• How to root out police bias and brutality through policy reform

Presented By:

Prof. Jody Armour, Professor of Law, USC-Gould School of Law

Austin Dove, The Law Office of Austin Dove

Prof. Isabelle Gunning, Professor of Law, Southwestern Law School

Prof. Cheryl Harris, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law

Lieutenant Curtis G. McIntyre, Ed.D., Los Angeles Police Department Community Outreach and Development Division

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded October 27, 2020

Join the LA Law Library book discussion group for a virtual discussion with author and election law expert  Richard L. Hasen as we discuss his latest book Election Meltdown: Dirty Tricks, Distrust and the Threat to American Democracy.  Do Americans have trust in our democratic system?  Share your thoughts!

About the author, Richard Hasen:

• Chancellor’s Professor of Law & Political Science at U.C. Irvine
• Nationally recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation
• Co-founding editor of Election Law Journal
• Author of more than 100 articles on election law issues published in numerous journals including Harvard Law Review, Stanford Law Review and Supreme Court Review
• Author of The Voting Wars (2012), Plutocrats United (2016), The Justice of Contradictions (2018) and Election Meltdown (2020)

Presented by:

Richard Hasen, author and Chancellor’s Professor of Law & Political Science at U.C.  Irvine

Kathleen O’Laughlin, Managing Librarian, Reference & Research, LA Law Library

Class recorded October 26, 2020

Those who provide services to victims of crimes and others who suffer trauma can often experience trauma themselves as a result: vicarious trauma, as well as burnout. This can be damaging to the provider and also result in additional trauma for the client. This training will define important terms, explore risk factors, and help attorneys and other service providers develop strategies for preventing and addressing both vicarious trauma and burnout. Attendees will learn self-care techniques, healthy coping skills, and receive tips for working with victims of trauma. Training in dealing with vicarious trauma can, in turn, create a balanced work environment and minimize the risk of re-traumatizing clients.

Earn 1 hour participatory Competence Issues California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Presented by:
Dominique Quevedo, Managing Attorney, Long Beach Office and Supporting Families Workgroup, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Registration Fee: $20

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