The Guardian Peer Support & Mentor Group meets twice a month, on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month.
Roundtable Discussion – Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Join us by Zoom from 8:30 am – 9:30 am on the second Tuesday of every month. Talk through and solve difficult problems with other guardians. Share resources, forms, and other helpful information.
Roundtable Discussion – Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Join us by Zoom from 3pm-4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of every month. Talk through and solve difficult problems with other guardians. Share resources, forms, and other helpful information.
Roundtable Discussion – LAST Wednesday of the Month
Join us by Zoom from 5pm-6pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Talk through and solve difficult problems with other guardians. Share resources, forms, and other helpful information.
Guest Speaker Series – 4th Thursday of the Month
Date: 1/23/2025
Time: 3pm
Location: Zoom
Speaker: Wynter, Solomon-Cuthbert
Title: Effective Court Monitoring: Best Practices and Key Insights for Guardians
Description: This webinar provides professional guardians and related professionals with essential knowledge about Competency Court and the role of court monitors. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating court processes, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and utilizing critical resources for the benefit of their wards.
Key Topics:
- Competency Court Overview: Learn how to transfer felony-level criminal cases to Competency Court and understand what to expect once the case is assigned.
- Court Monitor Investigations: Gain insights into how cases are assigned to court monitors, the investigative processes they undertake, and their impact on guardianship.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Discover efforts to establish a communication link between law enforcement, guardians, mentally ill wards, and the court system to improve outcomes.
- Alerts for Missing Persons: Understand the differences between Silver Alerts and Purple Alerts, including when and why to use each to support the safety and wellbeing of wards.
Join us to gain valuable insights and tools for managing complex guardianship cases effectively while fostering collaboration among all parties involved.