Beyond the Bench 2017

Beyond the Bench is a multidisciplinary statewide conference is devoted to meaningful physical, remote, and equal access to the justice system for those involved—voluntarily or involuntarily—with the court system. The conference brought together 1,300 participants—including judges, local, state, and tribal court leaders, attorneys, probation officers, social workers, family court professionals, court users, researchers, policy makers, volunteers, and other court-related professionals from across California.

Sessions addressed core legal issues and related social issues pertaining to juvenile law, family law, criminal law, probate guardianship and conservatorship, domestic violence, collaborative courts, tribal court-state court jurisdiction, veterans and military families, incarceration and reentry, mental health, education, immigration, human trafficking, trauma-informed practice, community engagement, and racial justice. Emphasizing hope, humanity, and healthy families, the conference will focus on uniting court professionals and justice partners to build a better future for all Californians.

The conference is funded by registration fees, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, foundations, and other agencies.

At-A-Glance Program Agenda: Beyond the Bench 24

Program Agenda: Beyond the Bench 24

Beyond the Bench 24 Flyer

If you have any questions about the program please email beyondthebench@jud.ca.gov or by phone 415-865-7599.

Beyond the Bench Materials

The conference provided 79 educational sessions emphasizing ways in which professionals serving children and families can unite to improve meaningful physical, remote, and equal access to justice. If provided by faculty, content is available via the links below. To find materials for each session select the day the training was offered and then the title will be listed as in the program.