Racial Bias in Policing: Defund, Defend or Reform?

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.

ON DEMAND: MCLE: How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

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

Unemployment Benefits, Disability & Sick Leave During COVID-19

New version of this on-demand class coming soon! New video recording coming soon!

Class recorded April 20, 2020.

If you or a loved one has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 crisis, including job loss or illness, California and federal law provide for important benefits to help you and your family. Take this class to learn about unemployment insurance, including new legislation passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as disability insurance, disability leave and sick leave under both new and established law.

Class covers:

  • Unemployment insurance benefits: who is eligible, how much you get, and how long it takes to get it
  • Expanded unemployment benefits for ‘gig’ workers, independent contractors, and others
  • Disability insurance for illness or injury unrelated to your work
  • Paid family leave under California law
  • Paid sick leave for COVID-19 under federal law, and under the City of Los Angeles Supplemental Paid Sick Leave ordinance

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)."

Video Recordings: We recognize that not everyone can attend in person classes, so even if you can't make it in, please watch any of these recordings and remember that we are still here to help! Call us at (213) 785-2513, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or chat with us online to get help finding information and resources on any legal (or not-quite-legal) question. Access to the video recordings is free.

Dated Material: Please note that the law changes. The original recording date for each class is provided on the display page. To be certain that you receive up-to-date information, please attend the in-person class, or contact us for help researching or updating your specific legal issue.

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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.

 

Beneficios de desempleo, incapacidad y ausencia laboral debido a enfermedad durante COVID-19

¡La nueva versión de esta clase bajo demanda estará disponible pronto! ¡La nueva grabación de video estará disponible pronto!

Si usted o un ser querido se ha visto gravemente afectado por la crisis de COVID-19, incluyendo la pérdida de empleo o enfermedad, las leyes federales y las leyes de California brindan importantes beneficios para ayudarlo a usted y a su familia. Tome esta clase para aprender sobre el seguro de desempleo, incluyendo la nueva legislación aprobada en respuesta a la crisis de COVID-19, también aprenda sobre el seguro de incapacidad, permiso de incapacidad, y ausencia laboral debido a enfermedad según la ley nueva y establecida.

Clase cubre:

  • Beneficios del seguro de desempleo: quién es elegible, cuánto recibe y cuánto tiempo tarda en obtenerlo
  • Beneficios de desempleo ampliados para trabajadores de obra, contratistas independientes y otros
  • Seguro de incapacidad por enfermedad o lesión no relacionada con su trabajo
  • Permiso familiar pagado bajo la ley de California
  • Pago por ausencia laboral debido a enfermedad para COVID-19 según la ley federal, y bajo la ordenanza suplementaria de pago por ausencia laboral debido a enfermedad de la ciudad de Los Ángeles

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