Description
NON INSTRUCTOR LED COURSES:
1. CIVIL TERMINOLOGY (NEUTRAL) (3 CE / CIMCE)
Throughout this course, participants will explore the fundamental principles, terminology, and procedures associated with civil law. Special emphasis will be placed on terminology specific to civil litigation, contracts, property law, and other areas commonly encountered in civil proceedings.
2. FOSTER CARE MATTERS (NEUTRAL) (3 CE / CIMCE)
This specialized course is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interpret in foster care settings. Interpreters play a critical role in facilitating communication between children, families, social workers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders involved in the foster care system. Understanding the unique dynamics and terminology of foster care matters is essential for interpreters to ensure accurate and culturally sensitive communication in this sensitive and complex context.
3. DEALING WITH VICARIOUS TRAUMA (NEUTRAL) (3 CE / CIMCE)
Interpreters working in emotionally charged and high-stress environments, such as courtrooms, hospitals, and social service agencies, are often exposed to traumatic content through their work. Vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma, can have profound effects on interpreters’ mental and emotional well-being if not properly addressed. This course is designed to provide interpreters with the knowledge, skills, and resources to recognize, cope with, and mitigate the impacts of vicarious trauma in their professional lives.
4. SPECIAL IMMIGRATION JUVENILE STATUS PROCEEDINGS (NEUTRAL) (3 CE / CIMCE)
Throughout this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the SIJS process, including eligibility criteria, legal procedures, and documentation requirements. They will explore the unique challenges and ethical considerations involved in interpreting for SIJS cases, as well as strategies for ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive communication. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises and case studies to apply their knowledge and skills in realistic scenarios.
5. ALL ABOUT DIVORCE (NEUTRAL) (3 CE / CIMCE)
Participants will be equipped with the linguistic, legal, and ethical competencies necessary to provide accurate and impartial interpretation services in divorce proceedings. They will be prepared to navigate the complexities of divorce terminology and effectively facilitate communication between parties, attorneys, and the court.
INSTRUCTORS
Frida Blum and Lorena Pike
Frida Blum is a court interpreter (state and federal) and legal translator. She holds a Law Degree, a Master’s Degree in Civil Law and a Juris Doctorate from Durango’s Universidad Juarez. She worked as law clerk and research attorney at the Supreme Court’s civil and criminal divisions in the state of Durango, Mexico. She is a former faculty member of her alma mater, and currently works as a staff interpreter for Ventura Superior Court in California.
Lorena Pike is a court interpreter (NV & CA) and a legal translator, regular speaker at national conferences such as NAJIT and ATA. She holds and accounting degree and a MA in Translation and Latin American Culture. Lorena has worked in California Courts since 2015 as coordinator, manager, and staff interpreter in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Alameda counties, respectively. She is an adjunct faculty member for UCLA Extension and UCSD Extended Studies T&I Program.
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