2008 Training Courses

To register for any of the courses listed below, please contact PDAI at (717) 238-5416, or print out the brochure and fax the completed registration form to (717) 231-3912. Please note: To ensure admittance to any course, payment (if applicable) is required prior to the course date or at the PDAI registration desk.

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2008 Save the Dates Flyer

May 7-8, 2008

Comfort Suites

Carlisle, PA

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Day 1- May 7, 2008

5 CLE

Featured Speakers and Topics

            George Mosee, Esquire, Deputy District Attorney, Philadelphia County District Attorney's Office

            Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure Update

            John Delaney, Esquire, Deputy District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

            Patricia Torpet, Senior Research Associate, National Center for Juvenile Justice

            Valerie Bender, Research Associate, National Center for Juvenile Justice

            BARJ Principles and White Papers

            Autumn Dickman, MSS, MLSP; Project Manager, Juvenile Law Center

            Juvenile Aftercare Initiative

            Honorable John W. Thompson, Court of Common Pleas, York County

            Frank Castellano, Esquire, Deputy District Attorney, Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office

            Anthony Forella, Juvenile Probation Officer, York County Juvenile Probation Office

            Drug Court and Other Alternative Programs

Day 2- May 8, 2008

5 CLE

Featured Speakers and Topics

            Robert Sobo, Ph.D.; Psychologist- Chicago Police Department

            Interpreting Psychological Assessments and Understanding Diagnoses in Juveniles

            Jeanne Howard, Chief Assistant State Attorney, Florida Attorney’s Office

            Competency Issues for Prosecutors

May 21, 2008

Mountain View Hotel and Conference Center

Greensburg, PA

4 CLE 1 ETHICS

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November 17, 2008

Holiday Inn East

Harrisburg, PA

4 CLE  1 ETHICS

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June 9-12, 2008

Holiday Inn East

Harrisburg, PA

20 CLE

COURSE FULL

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The purpose of the course is to prepare newly hired assistant district attorneys to make the transition from law student to prosecutor.  The course will start at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9, and end at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.  The three and a half day course is in lecture, demonstration and practical exercise format. 

The PDAI will pay for single occupancy accommodations (room and tax only) on Monday through Wednesday nights.   The PDAI will also provide breakfast Monday through Wednesday, however, lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.   

CLE Credits:  The Basic Prosecutor’s Course is approved for 20 substantive Continuing Legal Education credits.  The cost of taking the course for credit is $300; there is no charge for those who take the course without credit. 

Please complete the attached registration form and mail or fax it to the PDAI.   All registrations must reach the PDAI staff no later than Friday, May 2, 2008.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the first 50 registrants.  PDAI will maintain a waiting list and notify prospective students if an opening becomes available.

December 8-11, 2008

Holiday Inn East

Harrisburg, PA

20 CLE

July 16, 2008

Sheraton Erie Bayfront and Bayfront Convention Center

Erie, PA

Criminal Law Update

3 CLE

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Cranberry- July 14, 2008

Erie- July 15, 2008

Harrisburg- August 4, 2008

State College- August 5, 2008

King of Prussia- September 4, 2008

Wilkes-Barre- September 5, 2008

September 24-26, 2008

Central Pennsylvania College

Summerdale, PA

15 CLE

October 24, 2008

Days Inn Penn State

State College, PA

The Child Abuse Coalition** meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Coalition is a forum for child abuse prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.  

 2008 Meeting Dates

February 29 at 10:00 a.m.

May 30 at 10:00 a.m.

September 12 at 10:00 a.m.

November 21 at 10:00 a.m.

The Juvenile Prosecutors Network** meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Network is a forum for juvenile prosecutors to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest news on legislation and case law.

                                                                        2008 Meeting Dates

                                                       February 15 at 10:00 a.m.

May 7- Held at Juvenile Justice Conference in Carlisle

 September 19 at 10:00 a.m.

December 12 at 10:00 a.m.

The SCI Crimes Prosecutors Network meets quarterly at the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute headquarters.  The Network is a forum for district attorneys who have state correctional institutions in their jurisdiction to meet and discuss cases of mutual interest, as well as receive the latest new on legislation and case law.

2008 Meeting Dates

March 13 at 10:00 a.m.

 

June 19 at 10:00 a.m.

 

October 9 at 10:00 a.m.

 

December 4 at 10:00 a.m.