Courses

This course will focus on the unique issues that arise when juveniles are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Topics will discuss the three pathways a juvenile may be involved in both systems: 1) there is an underlying abuse, neglect, or dependency court case and at a later time, a petition alleging delinquency is...

Do you have questions about single protective arrangements and single transactions under G.S. 35A-1121?  Do you want to learn more about how they intersect with—and in some cases replace—the need for a guardian?  Have you already dealt with cases involving this new type of relationship authorized by Session Law 2021-53? Then join us for a...

This annual 3-day conference provides continuing education to magistrates on a wide range of topics related to performance of the duties of the office of magistrate.  

***The Administrative Office of the Courts coordinates registration for this conference. 

For registration details please contact Ann Zemba at the  AOC.***...

This one-and-a-half-day workshop is a partnership between the UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. It will focus on integrating social workers into public defender offices as part of a holistic defense practice. Sessions will address, among other topics, an overview of holistic...

This course offered by the UNC School of Government's Environmental Finance Center provides a comprehensive overview of financial and legal considerations for water and wastewater utilities. Participants will explore legal structures and financing tools such as user fees, system development fees, availability fees, special assessments, and...

Overview

The School of Government and partners are excited to launch the Historic Resilience Project, a slate of four inter-related resources: the Historic Resilience Primer, a general introduction for North Carolina communities; the Community Planning Handbook, a guide for community conversations and...