13th Annual Law and Society Week
February 25–March 2, 2012
Co-sponsored by Student Life
Welcome to Law and Society Week 2012
Join us for the 13th annual Law and Society Week, presented by the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society. This week of legal events, designed for the College family and broader community, offers something for everyone, from lectures and presentations to student voices, legal resources and so much more! Events addressing the topics of child sexual abuse, elder abuse, immigration and others all relate to this year’s theme of “The Voiceless.” Several events are certified for continuing legal education credits for Pennsylvania.
This week’s activities extend beyond the events at the Main Campus and Regional Centers, and include CCPTV's special complementary shows on Comcast channel 53 and FIOS channel 21. Look for the QR codes located on our posters, flyers and brochures scattered throughout the week and participate in the week’s first-ever QR treasure hunt.
We hope that you find this year's events to be exciting and informative, and we look forward to seeing you.
— Kathy Smith, director, Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society
Unless otherwise indicated, all events are free, open to the public and do not require reservations. A building guide is listed at the end of this schedule.
Law and Society Week is presented by the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society, and co-sponsored by Student Life.
About the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society
The Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society at Community College of Philadelphia provides a structure for the ongoing support of law-related disciplines in the context of their connections to broader societal issues. The Center encompasses several academic programs and fosters a variety of projects and events for both the College family and the broader community.
Center Programs
The following academic programs constitute the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society:
Paralegal Studies (A.A.S. degree) is approved by the American Bar Association and provides entry into this fast-growing legal career. For more information about Paralegal Studies, contact Kathy Smith at ksmith@ccp.edu.
Justice (A.A.S. degree or certificate) provides a sound foundation for careers in the exciting field of criminal justice. For information about Justice, contact Thomas Quinn at tquinn@ccp.edu.
Computer Forensics (A.A.S. degree) addresses the increasing demand for trained computer forensics technicians. For more information about Computer Forensics, contact Pamela King at paking@ccp.edu.
Geographic Information Systems (A.A.S. degree or certificate) offers training in the emerging field of geospatial technology. For more information about GIS, contact Deirdre Garrity-Benjamin at dgarritybenjamin@ccp.edu.
Fire Science (A.A.S. degree) offers training and the academic background needed for a career in fire science. For more information about Fire Science, contact Thomas Garrity at tgarrity@ccp.edu.
Law and Society Week 2012
Schedule of Events
Law and Society Week events qualify for continuing legal education credits.
For more information regarding CLE credits, please scroll down to the bottom of webpage or contact Angelica Aguirre at aaguirre@ccp.edu.
Special Pre-events!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Social Media and Its Impact on the Legal System
6 to 7:30 p.m., Room C2-28
Social media has already created new and challenging ethical situations for judges and lawyers, whether in choosing Facebook "friends" or the making the "innocent" tweet. This session will look at the applicable ethical rules under the PA Rules of Professional Conduct and consider relationship of social media to issue pertaining to legal advertising, confidentiality, attorney misconduct and the avoidance of legal malpractice. Panelists: Thomas Goldman, Esq., Principal, Law Offices of Thomas Goldman, Steve K. Ludwig, Esq., Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP.
Moderator, David M. Freeman, Associate Professor Justice
*CLE – 1.5 Ethics hours
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Reentry Support Day
Co-sponsored by Reentry Support Project, a project of the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society; Philadelphia FIGHT; and Support Center for Prison Advocacy
Reentry Workshops
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rooms S2-19, S2-10, S2-9 and S2-3
Moderator: Tara Timberman, assistant professor, English and coordinator, Reentry Support Project, a project of the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society
Registration is required to attend Reentry Conference. Please contact Reentry Support Project at 215-751-8324 or reentrysupportproject@gmail.com to register.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Supreme Court and Technology—Criminal Justice Issues
8 to 9 a.m., Room C2-28
In its last session, the Supreme Court addressed issues of great interest surrounding technology and criminal justice. Join William Love, Esq., visiting lecturer of Justice, and David Freeman, Esq., associate professor of Justice, for a lively discussion of the Court’s decisions on violent video games and the interrogation of juveniles. The presenters will also explore issues facing the Court, including GPS tracking devices and the warrant requirement.
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hour
Lost Dreams on Canvas: Portraits of Murder Victims
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mint Rotunda
This exhibit will be displayed beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 27 and will end at 12 noon on Thursday, March 1.
Many Philadelphia area artists have donated their time and talent to paint more than 150 portraits of innocent victims of random violence. Their unique and selfless contributions have created a moving and effective tribute to lives lost to violence.
Homeland Security Mobile Command Post Tours
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Front of the Mint Building
The tours are scheduled to begin every hour on the hour. The last tour will begin at 2 p.m.
Visit the nerve center of a mobile command post operated by the Homeland Security Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department. Come see the cutting-edge equipment of modern emergency management. The command unit will be parked directly in front of the Mint Building on Spring Garden Street.
Americans in Other Lands
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Room C2-28
What would it be like to be arrested for something you did not realize was illegal? What would happen if your vacation abroad ended in a legal battle for your freedom? Each year, approximately 3,000 Americans are arrested abroad for a variety of transgressions. This lecture will explore the different legal systems and examine cases where U.S. citizens were arrested abroad.
Moderator: Nicole Vadino, associate professor, Social Science
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hour
Opening Reception
3 to 4:30 p.m., Library
Join us and kick off the 13th annual Law and Society Week, presented by the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society, by meeting and mingling with presenters, exhibitors and fellow attendees. While celebrating, be sure to bring your mobile device and take a minute to check out the QR codes for the treasure hunt.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The DREAM Act
8 to 9:20 a.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Should children be punished for their parents’ decisions? Many immigrant youth were brought to the United States as children in hopes of a better life, but are unable to secure citizenship due to current immigration laws. This panel will explore the impact of being an undocumented student, on the lives of these young individuals, and efforts to pass the federal DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors )Act and the Pennsylvania DREAM Act. Participants will include Judith Bernstein-Baker, Esq., executive director of Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) Pennsylvania and adjunct professor of Paralegal Studies, as well as members of Pennsylvania DREAM activists.
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Youth Policing Partnerships
9 to 10:15 a.m., NERC Community Room 124
With the advent of community policing, police work with juveniles has changed dramatically. Rather than focusing on the processing of juvenile delinquents, police are now actively working with juveniles to prevent delinquency. This program will examine the traditional aspects of police work with respect to juvenile offenders. The presenter will also discuss proactive programs that were established to prevent delinquency while developing a positive bond between law enforcement and youth, such as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program, and the Police Athletic League (PAL).
Presenter: Mark A. Jones, assistant professor, Justice and Philadelphia police inspector (retired)
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
The Implications of Bullying: A Legal and Medical Perspective
9:30 to 10:50 a.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Co-sponsored by the Physicians for Social Responsibility
Youth violence and delinquency are problems that continue to challenge many communities across the United States. Bullying is a serious problem. Chances are that you have experienced bullying, whether you were bullied, you bullied someone else or you saw someone being bullied. A panel comprised of representatives from Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Pennsylvania Bar Association will discuss the medical and legal implications of bullying.
Moderator: David Freeman, Esq., associate professor, Justice
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Reporter’s Panel Discussion
11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Veteran news reporters discuss some of their more interesting and exciting experiences while covering late-breaking news in the Philadelphia region. Panelists include Rosemary Connors, NBC10 News; Stephanie Farr, Philadelphia Daily News; Walt Hunter, CBS 3 Eyewitness News; and Dave Schratwieser, FOX 29 News.
Moderator: William Colarulo, Police Superintendant, Radnor Township Police Department and adjunct instructor, Justice
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Panel Discussion with Chiefs of Police
12:30 to 1:50 p.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
The event will bring community members, students and law enforcement officials together to discuss safety and crime concerns. Panelists include Charles H. Ramsey, police commissioner, Philadelphia Police Department; William Colarulo, police superintendant, Radnor Township Police Department; Keith Sadler, chief of police, Lancaster City Bureau of Police; and Martin Wusinich, chief of police, Media Borough Police Department.
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Civil Gideon: You Don’t Have a Right to Any Attorney, and One Will Not Be Appointed for You!
2 to 3:20 p.m., Room C2-28
The Constitutional right to any attorney does not extend to a paid attorney in civil (noncriminal) cases, even when critical rights are involved. This dynamic session will look at the importance of the Civil Gideon movement, which seeks to extend the right to paid counsel in civil cases. Presenter: David Trevaskis, Esq., Pro Bono coordinator, Pennsylvania Bar Association; Dveera Segal, Esq., professor of Law and director of Clinical Programs, Villanova University; and Joseph Sullivan, Esq., special counsel and director of the Pro Bono program, Pepper Hamilton LLP.
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Mapping Poverty in Philadelphia
3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room C2-28
A panel of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other experts will illustrate the need for Pro Bono work in areas of Philadelphia hardest hit by poverty. The GIS maps portray the need for Civil Gideon in these areas, since many impoverished citizens cannot afford attorneys. Map creators and representatives from the Pennsylvania Bar Association will discuss the findings.
Moderator: Deirdre Garrity-Benjamin, instructor, Geographic Information Systems
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Should Cities and States Have Their Own Immigration Laws? Hazleton and Beyond
6 to 7:30 p.m., Room C2-28
Illegal immigrants seeking to make a home in the city of Hazleton, a northeastern Pennsylvania city, could face barriers to finding a home and job after the city council passed one of the nation’s strictest ordinances to fight illegal immigration. This ordinance would have allowed the city to revoke the licenses of businesses that employed illegal immigrants and fine landlords who rented to them. Since this law was introduced in 2006, more than 1,500 laws have been introduced at the local and state level that call for the local enforcement of immigration laws. Join in this timely discussion that examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s order of a federal appeals court to re-examine whether Hazleton can restrict illegal immigrants' ability to work and rent housing, along with the rights of local cities and states to enact laws that deter illegal immigration while protecting the right of its citizens from discrimination.
Presenter: Ilan Rosenberg, Esq., member, Cozen O'Connor; member of the Hazleton litigation team; and vice president of Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) Pennsylvania
*CLE – 1.5 Substantive hours
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Paralegal Student Association Day
The Abuse Scandals
9 to 10 a.m., Room C2-28
Both the city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently confronted the sexual abuse of children. This panel of experts will address the current situation and reflect on how such scandals have developed.
Presenters: Michelle Ludwig, Child Sex Abuse investigator, Department of Human Services, City of Philadelphia; Michael A. Stinson, MSPH, CHES, Director of Prevention Services, The Joseph J. Peters Institute; and Wendy Aguirre, MSW, Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Philadelphia.
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hour
The Supreme Court of the United States
An Exploration
9 a.m. to 12 noon, WERC Community Room 111
Why is the U.S. Supreme Court so important? Is the Supreme Court always “right”? How do the justices decide which cases to hear? Dena Sukol, Esq., visiting lecturer of Paralegal Studies and Sociology, will explore the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, seminal cases, the role the court has played in American politics and cases currently before the court.
*CLE – 3.0 Substantive hours
Elder Abuse
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Room C2-28
Elder abuse has become one of the most underreported social problems in the United States. The city of Philadelphia investigates nearly 2,000 cases of suspected elder abuse each year. In this presentation, we will examine the various forms of abuse, such as physical, sexual and psychological, as well as explore the issues of neglect, abandonment and the financial exploitation of elders. An overview of the risk factors and dynamics of elder abuse, emerging issues, trends, The Older Adult Protective Services Act of 1987 and elder abuse prevention programs will be discussed. Informational packets and resources will be distributed regarding detecting, assessing and intervening in cases of elder abuse and neglect.
Moderator: William Love, Esq., visiting lecturer, Justice
Panelist include: Joseph Snyder, Director of Older Adult Protective Services, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging; Dr. Terrilyn Hickman, L.C.S.W., Assistant Professor BHHS, Community College of Philadelphia and Richard Newman, Esq., Newman Elder Law, Southampton, PA
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hour
Voices Against Violence
1:25 to 2:25 p.m., Mint Rotunda
Students use their rhetorical skills to speak out against violence.
Moderator: Mary Conway, Ph.D., associate professor, English
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies/Gender Studies Curriculum
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hour
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Legal Implications of Nursing
9:30 to 10:50 a.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Paul Bechtel, Esq., a nationally renowned expert on law and medicine and a veteran of more than 300 jury trials, will discuss nursing and issues of legal liability in medicine. Mr. Bechtel is a retired partner of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Philadelphia CSI
9:30 to 10:50 a.m., Room BG-10, Bonnell Large Auditorium
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit will explain its role in photographing and sketching crime scenes, as well as its method in the identification and processing of crime scene evidence. Actual and sometimes graphic crime scene photos will be shown.
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
Digital Forensics: Mobile Phone Seizure Certification Class (4 hours)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., NERC Room 258
This class covers best practices to seize and preserve evidence from cell phones. This training is geared toward law enforcement, security professionals, litigation support/e-discovery specialists and internal investigators. Those who take the course will have the opportunity to take a written examination at the end of the class. Those who pass the exam will receive a numbered MPSC certification.
Registration is required to attend this session. Please contact Angelica Aguirre at aaguirre@ccp.edu to register.
*CLE – 4.0 Substantive hours
Experiences with Police and Attitudes about Snitching: Exploring Solutions to the Stop Snitching Phenomenon
11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Since 2007, Rick Frei, Ph.D., associate professor of Psychology, has been working with a team of student researchers on The Snitching Project, an interdisciplinary research effort to learn more about the Stop Snitching phenomenon and methods of encouraging community involvement in law enforcement. Join in the discussion led by Dr. Frei and his students as they present their most recent survey data focusing on snitching, experiences with the police and life experiences that help form people’s attitudes about cooperating with police.
Co-sponsored by the Psychology, Education and Human Services Department
*CLE – 1.25 Substantive hours
The Judges’ Panel
6 to 7 p.m., Room S2-19, Great Hall
Distinguished judges discuss their lives in the law, achieving balance and the challenges of a legal career.
Moderator: The Honorable Holly J. Ford, judge, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hours
Digital Evidence and Cybercrime
6 to 7 p.m., NERC Community Room 124
This lecture will examine key criminal cases where digital evidence played a significant role, either in the outcome of a case or how the evidence impacted the investigation. Included in the discussion is the case of BTK serial murderer Dennis Rader, who terrorized Wichita, Kansas, for 30 years until evidence on a computer disk led police to the former church council president and Cub Scout leader. This session will also review the case of Scott William Tyree, who went online to find a young girl, and then kidnapped, raped and tortured her. You will learn how digital evidence led to the eventual arrest of the perpetrator.
Presenter: Pamela King, visiting lecturer, Computer Forensics
*CLE – 1.0 Substantive hours
Film and Discussion: “Sentenced Home”
7 to 9 p.m., Room BG-10, Bonnell Large Auditorium
Putting a human face on controversial immigration policy, “Sentenced Home” follows three young Cambodian Americans through the deportation process. Raised in inner-city Seattle, they pay an unbearable price for mistakes they made as teenagers. Caught between their tragic pasts and uncertain futures, each young man confronts a legal system that offers no second chances.
A discussion of the film with Rorng Sorn, executive director of the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP), and Mia-lia B Kiernan, an organizer with the One Love Movement, will immediately follow the screening of “Sentenced Home.” For more information regarding the film, please visit www.pbs.org/independentlens/sentencedhome/film.html.
Moderators: Lisa Handler, Ph.D., assistant professor, Social Science and Dena Sukol, Esq., visiting lecturer, Paralegal Studies and Sociology
Friday, March 2, 2012
Closing Luncheon
12 to 2 p.m., Room C2-5
Invitation Only
Continuing Legal Education Credits
The Pennsylvania CLE Credit Request Form will be distributed at the end of each workshop for those individuals seeking CLE credit. This year's Law and Society Week was approved by the PA CLE Board for 18.50 Substantive and 1.5 Ethics of continuing legal education. Attendees do not have to register for any of the workshops except for the opening reception and Digital Forensics: Mobile Phone Seizure Certification Class. Lawyers seeking credit in PA must pay a fee of $1.50 per credit hour directly to the PA CLE Board. Please note that attendees need to submit their own forms to the PA CLE Board.
Building Guide
B = Bonnell Building, which is located on 17th Street on the east side of the street between Callowhill and Spring Garden streets. The building is set back from the sidewalk by a stairway. You must use alternate entrances during construction in order to gain access to the Bonnell Building. Use the 17th Street entrance to the Mint Building.
C = Center for Business and Industry, which is located at 18th and Callowhill streets.
L = College Library, which is located near the 17th Street entrance to the Mint Building. Bear right after entering the Mint Building.
M = Mint Building, which is located on 17th Street on the east side of the street at the corner of Spring Garden Street.
S = Winnet Student Life Building, which is located on 17th Street on the west side of the street, between Spring Garden and Callowhill streets. The building is yellow brick with a rounded exterior. Events held in this building are on the second floor.
W = West Building, which is located on 17th Street on the west side of the street at the corner of Spring Garden Street. The entrance is on 17th Street, and the event held in this building is on the second floor.
The Large and Small Auditoriums are located in the Bonnell Building. You must use alternate entrances during construction in order to gain access to the Bonnell Building. Use the 17th Street entrance to the Mint Building. When you enter the building, you will be on the first floor. Go straight through the doors on right labeled Library. Follow the corridor/overpass to the end of hallway toward the Audio Visual Department. Make a right toward the staircase. Take the staircase to the ground level. The auditoriums are located to the left past Financial Aid, Registration and the Cashier’s Office.
NWRC = Northwest Regional Center, which is located at 1300 West Godfrey Avenue at the corner of Broad Street and Godfrey Avenue. Signs at the Center will indicate the room.
NERC = Northeast Regional Center, which is located at 12901 Townsend Road. Signs at the Center will indicate the room.
WERC = West Regional Center, which is located at 4725 Chestnut Street. Signs at the Center will indicate the room.