New York A01790 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys representing children in certain proceedings.

New York A01790 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings. The bill mandates the development of training programs in consultation with the state office for the prevention of domestic violence. These programs must cover juvenile delinquency law, the dynamics of domestic violence, and its impact on victims and children. Attorneys, both new and veteran, must undergo initial six-hour training and ongoing training as prescribed by the court.

New York A01790 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys representing children in certain proceedings.

New York A01790 amends the family court act to establish training requirements for attorneys appointed to represent children in certain proceedings. The bill mandates the development of training programs in consultation with the state office for the prevention of domestic violence. These programs must cover juvenile delinquency law, the dynamics of domestic violence, and its impact on victims and children. Attorneys, both new and veteran, must undergo initial six-hour training and ongoing training as prescribed by the court.