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Judge Karen Friedman is the Director of Criminal Justice Innovation, Development and Engagement, at the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, at the U.S. Department of Justice ( https://bja.ojp.gov/bio/karen-friedman ), a position she was appointed to by President Biden on January 3rd of 2022. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) was created in 1984 to reduce violent crime, create safer communities, and reform the U.S. criminal justice system, and helps America's state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, reduce recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA focuses its programmatic and policy efforts on providing a wide range of resources, including training and technical assistance, to law enforcement, courts, corrections, treatment, reentry, justice information sharing, and community-based partners, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Judge Friedman comes to this important role after serving over 20 years as a member of the Maryland Judiciary sitting in Baltimore. In that capacity she served on every level of trial court and completed her service on the Baltimore City Circuit Court, the highest trial court in the state. She headed Baltimore's drug treatment court and sat on the judiciary's Equal Justice Commission's sentencing subcommittee. Judge Friedman is known in Baltimore for her expertise on the intersection of criminal justice with behavioral health, as well as for her innovative approach to sentencing and probation. She is looking forward to using the wealth of knowledge gained on the bench in Baltimore to help improve the lives of those affected by the criminal justice system. Judge Friedman earned her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and her law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. She is also the host of the Justice Today Podcast, the official podcast of the Office of Justice Programs

On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett, coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Michelle Karczeski.Michelle is running for Clerk of Court in Harford County, Maryland. Michelle explains what the Clerk of Court actually does and how she's hoping to make history. If Michelle wins the election, she will be the first woman in Harford County history to be elected as Clerk of Court. With her background with the Maryland Judiciary, she is absolutely qualified for the position.If you have an idea or something or someone you would like to see on the podcast, let us know by sending an email to podcast@harfordcountyliving.com.Leave a review as well so we can determine what guests to get on and what subjects to discuss. Just go to https://lovethepodcast.com/harcolivingListen to the podcast here or on the following platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusiciHeartRADIOTuneIn RadioStitcherPandoraPodchaserPodcast AddictDeezerListen NotesPodcast IndexPlease follow our Facebook Pages at Harford County Living with Rich Bennett and Harford County LivingHosted on BuzzsproutINTRODUCING... 4X THE REWARDS ON GASWith gas prices higher than ever, we wanted a way to help reduce your pain at the pump.That's why Freedom's Platinum Rewards Visa Credit Card is proud to introduce 4X the rewards on fuel.2Use your Platinum Rewards Visa when filling up your vehicle and earn 4x the rewards points. Redeem points for a wide selection of premium merchandise, gift cards to Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEFreedom Federal Credit Union HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...Anne Arundel County and the police union are about to negotiate away a court case that has been lingering since Laura Neuman's administration.  Baltimore Police say there is no foul play about a man who was burned to death in a porta potty. Opioid use stations are on the agenda in the Senate. The Maryland Judiciary si moving across town and a reminder about the horrid waits for the REAL ID compliant licenses. And, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local (and very bi-polar) weather forecast!  NOTE:  This morning's DNB may sound a bit off. We purchased some new equipment and are checking it out and we're not too proficient just yet! Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

The Divorce Chronicles Episode 6 Tips for Unrepresented Parties in Domestic Matters With Guest Bibi BerryFamily magistrate Bibi Berry is here today. Before joining the judiciary, Magistrate Berry was a principal member and my former partner at the law firm of Paley Rothman in Bethesda, Maryland. She devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. She is a dear friend and a very smart and experienced family law practitioner.She received her undergraduate degree from Howard University and her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. She has served as a faculty member for the Family Law University for Sitting Judges and Magistrates, the American Institute of CPAs expert witness workshops on business valuations, and is an associate adjunct professor with the American University Washington College of Law. If she's not in the courtroom, she could be on the golf course.You can find Bibi here:Judges & MagistratesShow Notes:[04:30] Bibi has practiced family law in the state of Maryland for 15 years. [05:17] She recently became a family magistrate with the Maryland Judiciary in Montgomery County.[05:49] Magistrates and judges are very similar. Bibi serves a dual function to help clear the docket and help advise the judges. They conduct preliminary hearings.[07:35] They conduct evidentiary and non-evidentiary hearings. They make recommendations as to what should occur.[09:11] Fact finders have to parse through all of the noise and get to what is truly relevant to the case.[09:54] About 60% of Bibi's litigants are unrepresented.[10:43] If you are going to be involved in a case, it is absolutely beneficial to seek representation.[11:20] Your attorney will know the law, the rules of procedure, and be able to navigate through the court.[12:35] They will know the terminology and how to put together a case that is persuasive to the judge.[13:26] It's not a good idea to represent yourself and be emotionally tied to what you are going through.[14:20] To navigate the judicial system, find available resources that will help you educate yourself. It's also a good idea to look for pro bono representation. Educate yourself as much as possible and use the courthouse library.[16:45] You can also look into hiring an attorney or a limited scope of time. Also look at the self-help centers located at many courthouses.[19:40] At least have a consult with an attorney. Things are a little less daunting when you spend a couple hours with an experienced attorney. They can talk to you about issues, expectations, and the process. They will also give you an idea of what information you will need to present to the court.[21:28] Read your paperwork before you go to the initial hearing. You can give a brief opening statement and present evidence and facts. You will be put under oath. If you are the moving party, you have the burden of proving. Find relevant facts. [24:28] Evidence includes witnesses, documents, and other items.[24:57] Objections are rules that preclude certain types of evidence from being presented to the court. One of these objections is hearsay. [28:07] Children aren't usually brought in to testify, because we don't want them involved in the legal process unless they really need to be there. The child should have an attorney to relay their perspective. [30:31] Objections concerning relevancy. It's important to object to any evidence that is not relevant to the case.[32:09] Making an objection because a person is lying is not a proper objection.

Louise, voted “Baltimore’s Best” Mediator by Baltimore Magazine 2002 and named one of “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” for the years 2004, 2007 and 2009 by The Daily Record, founded Baltimore Mediation in 1993, the first transformative mediation firm in Maryland. The firm offers mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution training. Louise, nationally known for her elicitive design and conflict resolution and transformation skills training and mediation, is one of the originators of “marital mediation” for couples in conflict wishing to preserve their marriages and for “team mediation” for business executives and managers wishing to maintain productivity while working through difficulties. An adjunct Law Professor at the University of Maryland (since 1998), she designed and continues to teach what was the first certificated mediation training course offered by a Maryland law school. At Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation, she taught conflict transformation theory, personal reactivity and self-awareness practices. She was an early elected Associate of the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, is a nationally Certified Transformative Mediator™, has been certified by the Maryland Council on Dispute Resolution, and is the architect for Maryland’s Performance Based Assessment for Transformative Mediators, part of the statewide Maryland Mediator Excellence Program. Best known nationally for their trainings on conflict transformation and their offerings of certificated training courses in Basic, Advanced, Domestic and Workplace Mediation, the firm's training courses have been the trainings of choice for the Maryland Judiciary and the ABA. Louise tailors these trainings for professionals, families, and court, agency, and non-profit employees. http://www.baltimoremediation.com https://www.facebook.com/baltimoremediation https://twitter.com/QualityDialogue

This broadcast will feature a lively discussion of tough issues related to race and conflict. The presenters will posit that much of today's race-based conflicts are rooted in fear. Marvin E. Johnson, J.D. is a nationally recognized mediator, arbitrator and trainer with over 25 years of dispute resolution experience. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and serves on the JAMS panel of resolution experts. Mr.Johnson handles public and private sector disputes in the areas of employment, labor-management, consumer, business, and community relations. He provides diversity and dispute resolution training and lectures extensively on the subject of conflict management. Two Presidents of the United States, a Secretary of the United States Department of State, a Governor of Maryland, and the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals have recognized Mr. Johnson's dispute resolution expertise by appointing him to various dispute resolution panels and boards. Lou Gieszl is Deputy Executive Director of the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO), a statewide resource for conflict resolution programs and mediator excellence. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore’s Master’s Degree Program on Negotiations and Conflict Management and at the University of Maryland Baltimore County's (UMBC) Department of Public Policy.

The Diversity, Race and Conflict show series for June is brought to you in partnership with the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) in Maryland, and with great appreciation to Lou Gieszl and Cheryl Jamison for their dedication and passion to this topic. During the month of June, we have looked at some tough issues related to diversity. We started the month looking at the fear embedded in racism. Next, we moved to the political arena and discussed why good people are divided. On June 19, there was a discussion of the meaning and importance of Juneteenth. Now, it is time to hear from you. We will be taking your calls as we have a conversation with Cheryl Jamison and Lou Gieszl about race, conflict, reconciliation and the roles we can all play in promoting and celebrating diversity. Lou Gieszl is the Deputy Executive Director of the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office and is the immediate past-president of the Association for Conflict Resolution. He has a Masters of Public Policy Degree and teaches graduate-level courses on conflict management at two universities in Maryland. Cheryl Jamison, also works at MACRO and is responsible for a statewide program designed to assist mediators enhancing their mediation practice. She is the former Vice President of the Association for Conflict Resolution. An attorney, mediator and trainer, Cheryl is currently teaching a class on Race and Conflict at the University of Baltimore.        

  Please join us for our Diversity, Race and Conflict Series to hear Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, and of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. The Diversity, Race and Conflict show series for June is brought to you in partnership with the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) in Maryland, and with great appreciation to Lou Gieszl and Cheryl Jamison for their dedication and passion to this topic.

Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBB) is a not-for-profit corporation which brings together mediators and allied professionals to volunteer worldwide to collaborate on building conflict resolution capacity in underserved areas to make local peace-building more effective and sustainable.  MBB also advocates to advance the use of mediation. MBB works in partnership with local organizations and leaders in each area where it has a project. It generally serves groups located in areas where there are difficulties as a result of war, major civil conflict, or significant natural disaster.  MBBs core mission is to help these local organizations and leaders build effective and sustainable conflict resolution systems.    Rachel Wohl is the founding Executive Director of the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO). MACRO helps create, strengthen, expand and fund ADR programs in Maryland within and beyond the courts. In 1998, she directed the Maryland ADR Commission’s statewide collaborative process involving approximately 700 people in creating an action plan called “Join the Resolution” to advance the use of ADR in Maryland. MACRO was created to implement the plan. In 2001, she was chosen by the International Association for Conflict Resolution to receive the Mary Parker Follett Award for Innovation in the Field of Conflict Resolution. For more information visit Mediators Beyond Borders