Citizens Commission on Human Rights, CCHR

The Baker Act Webinar (3 CE)
2021-03-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Free Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law, the Baker Act. Hear from a law expert. (3 CE Credits)

About this Event

Join us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar.
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.
This course is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including, its history, its use, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights.

Specific Leaning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act.
2. Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations.
3. Participants will be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and its unintended consequences.
4. Participants will be provided with action steps to protect themselves, their children, and all those impacted by the Baker Act.

Our guest speaker:
Carmen Miller, Esq. She is a private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County.
Host:
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the the mental health industry.

Saturday, March 20th, 2020 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

ACCREDIATION
This webinar has been planed and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
This live activity is designated for maximum of three (3.0) CE Credits for:
· Licensed Mental Health Counselor
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker
· Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
· Certified Master Social Worker
Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

Carmen Miller, Esq.

Florida's Foster Kids & the Baker Act.
2021-03-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Join an instructional webinar for child advocates regarding the foster care system and the Baker Act.

About this Event

Please join us as we discuss options of improvement for the overall system and neglected children’s rights.

In the United States, 470,000 children become dependent on the Foster System each year. 42 % will not complete school and 90% will never earn a college degree. 75 % of 17 y-olds in foster care have changed schools over 5 times.
Yet the amount of taxpayer funds money invested in the system is staggeringly high.
Has privatizing the system really helped protect these vulnerable kids?
This conversation shine the light on what Florida foster kids goes through.

As case workers, guardian ad litem, caregivers and even foster parents, you all deserve to be part of this conversation.

Our guest speaker: Mari Frankel, film director for the documentary Foster Shock.
A longterm Guardian Ad Litem, mother of three, Mari produced a powerful film portraying Florida’s foster child system as an inept failure when it comes to protecting the children in its care
Foster Shock is a stunning documentary that gives viewers a close-up look at Florida’s foster care system through the eyes of traumatized children who’ve depended on it, only to suffer more abuse, neglect and pain.

Specific Leaning Objectives:
• Participants will understand what do foster kids go through when in the foster care system and how does it relate to the parents, guardians and caregivers.
• Participants will be able to identify the basic children’s rights impacted in foster care.
• Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations and will be provided with action steps to protect foster children impacted by the Baker Act.

Host:
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the the mental health industry.

Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org
Mari Frankel

The Baker Act Webinar (3 CE)
2021-02-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Free Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law, the Baker Act. Hear from a law expert. (3 CE Credits)
About this Event
Join us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar.
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.
This course is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including, its history, its use, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights.
Specific Leaning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act.
2. Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations.
3. Participants will be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and its unintended consequences.
4. Participants will be provided with action steps to protect themselves, their children, and all those impacted by the Baker Act.
Our guest speaker:
Carmen Miller, Esq. She is a private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County.
Host:
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida is a mental health watchdog advocating for mental health rights patients for more than 30 years.
Saturday, February 20th, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
ACCREDIATION
This webinar has been planed and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
This live activity is designated for maximum of three (3.0) CE Credits for:
· Licensed Mental Health Counselor
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker
· Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
· Certified Master Social Worker
Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

Early Childhood Growth and Development
2021-02-13 11:30 - 13:20 | FL
Free webinar and conversation with Dr. Ben Miraglia to explain a physiological cause to child “ADHD” symptoms.

While childhood Sleep Disordered Breathing is under diagnosed, the awareness of it is growing. The manner in which a child grows and develops is directly related to the quality of their sleep. The quality of sleep may be effected by a level of airway compromise, which may be related to the growth and development of the jaw structure. We recognize the high levels of malocclusion in children but we often miss the connection to how unhealthy they may be.
This course will connect the dots from malocclusion to the everyday symptoms that children and parents are struggling with.
Learning Objectives:
The participants will be able to
• Understand the history and origins of malocclusion
• Identify normal and abnormal childhood head and neck development from birth to eleven
• Understand the effect of muscle weakness and dysfunction on the development of the upper and lower jaws
• Understand the relationship between Sleep Disorder Breathing and early childhood growth and development
• Understand that non-pharmaceutical treatment options exist
Our Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ben Miraglia graduated from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He has 26 years general practice experience in Mt. Kisco, NY, including 17 years interceptive orthodontic experience where his focus has been on early childhood growth and development. Dr. Miraglia lectures nationally on sleep disordered breathing, clear aligner therapy and craniofacial development. He holds faculty positions with Align Technology and is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry. He is on the President’s Council of Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, NY. and is VP Clinical Affairs for Airway Health Solutions. Dr. Miraglia has been recognized multiple times as a “Leader in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today Magazine.

Alternatives to Mental Health
2021-02-06 12:00 - 13:15 | Online
Free Webinar on alternative solutions for mental health – supplements that works. Hear from an expert pharmacist.
Substance abuse certainly includes the misuse of opioids, which has led to a massive addiction problem around the globe. Pamela Seefeld is a pharmacognosist dealing with that and more.
So what, you ask, is pharmacognosy? It’s the study of medicinal plants. Pamela Seefeld is all about replacing drugs with natural remedies and it’s not just her opinion. It’s about science and she knows the science. If you, or someone you know, has been prescribed any sort of psychotropic medication, you need to listen to this episode and talk to Pamela BEFORE you continue. There may be alternatives.
Specific Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will get familiarized with certain alternatives for mental health
2. Participants will be provided with certain effective formulas increasing one’s mental health.
3. Participants will be able to identify what action steps to do when facing mental distress.
Our Guest Speaker:
Pamela Seefeld, R.Ph. has been a practicing pharmacist and pharmacognosy consultant for 25 years. Pamela is a 1990 University of Florida graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She took a particular interest in pharmacognosy, which is the study of medicinal plants. She has been involved in metabolic support, vitamin therapeutics and medicinal natural products for number of years. She insists on thorough and complete references in her work, and lectures on pharmacognosy.

Failing Florida's Children, Foster Care & the Baker Act.
2021-01-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Join an instructional webinar for child advocates regarding the foster care system and the Baker Act.

About this Event

Please join us as we discuss options of improvement for the overall system and neglected children’s rights.
In the United States, 470,000 children become dependent on the Foster System each year. 42 % will not complete school and 90% will never earn a college degree. 75 % of 17 y-olds in foster care have changed schools over 5 times.
Yet the amount of taxpayer funds money invested in the system is staggeringly high.
Has privatizing the system really helped protect these vulnerable kids?
This conversation shine the light on what Florida foster kids goes through.

As case workers, guardian ad litem, caregivers and even foster parents, you all deserve to be part of this conversation.

Our first guest speaker: Mari Frankel, film director for the documentary Foster Shock.
A longterm Guardian Ad Litem, mother of three, Mari produced a powerful film portraying Florida’s foster child system as an inept failure when it comes to protecting the children in its care
Foster Shock is a stunning documentary that gives viewers a close-up look at Florida’s foster care system through the eyes of traumatized children who’ve depended on it, only to suffer more abuse, neglect and pain.

Our second guest speaker: Carmen Miller, Esquire, solo attorney.
Carmen is a private attorney practicing Family, Elder/Probate, and Baker Act law in the Tampa Bay area. Serving for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County, she became an expert on the Baker Act law.

Specific Leaning Objectives:
• Participants will understand what do foster kids go through when in the foster care system and how does it relate to the parents, guardians and caregivers.
• Participants will be able to identify the basic children’s rights impacted in foster care.
• Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations and will be provided with action steps to protect foster children impacted by the Baker Act.

Host:
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the the mental health industry.

Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

The Baker Act - Online Conference
2021-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Free Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law, the Baker Act. Hear from a law expert. (3 CE Credits)

About this Event

Join us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar.
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.
This course is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including, its history, its use, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights.
Specific Leaning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act.
2. Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations.
3. Participants will be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and its unintended consequences.
4. Participants will be provided with action steps to protect themselves, their children, and all those impacted by the Baker Act.
Our guest speaker:
Carmen Miller, Esq. She is a private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County.
Host:
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida is a mental health watchdog advocating for mental health rights patients for more than 30 years.
Saturday, January 16th, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
hACCREDIATION
This webinar has been planed and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
This live activity is designated for maximum of three (3.0) CE Credits for:
· Licensed Mental Health Counselor
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker
· Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
· Certified Master Social Worker
Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

The Baker Act - Online Conference
2020-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Free Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law, the Baker Act. Hear from a law expert. (3 CE Credits)

About this Event

Join us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar.
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.
This course is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including, its history, its use, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights.

Specific Leaning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act.
2. Participants will be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations.
3. Participants will be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and its unintended consequences.
4. Participants will be provided with action steps to protect themselves, their children, and all those impacted by the Baker Act.

Our guest speaker:
Carmen Miller, Esq. She is a private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County.
Host:
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida is a mental health watchdog advocating for mental health rights patients for more than 30 years.

Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

ACCREDIATION
This webinar has been planed and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
This live activity is designated for maximum of three (3.0) CE Credits for:
· Licensed Mental Health Counselor
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker
· Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
· Certified Master Social Worker
Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit VI (CLE)
2020-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Continuing Legal Education on the Florida Baker Act.

About this Event

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida presents the Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit

B.A.D.A.S.S. VI – CLE for Defense Attorneys

DISCUSS strategies to effectively serve families and to eradicate violations of the law.

GET EDUCATED on the mental health statutes, significant changes and case law.

LEARN successful actions for defending the rights of citizens being held under a Baker Act.

HEAR FROM EXPERTS

Justin Drach Esq. – Thoele Drach Law, Jacksonville
Kendra Parris Esq. – Kendra Parris Law, Orlando
Diane Stein – President CCHR Florida

“It was absolutely great. I obtained really useful information. I have cases that I could be taking regarding these violations but never really was sure how to proceed and now I feel that I have people that I can contact to refer or assist me. I am happy to see that I can be mentored through a case or two until I have the process down. I am so glad I was able to make it. I’m telling all my colleagues that they must come to the next BADASS. ” – J.W. attorney

WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 2020 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Zoom Webinar.

Continuing Legal Education Units available.

To Register or for More Information:

center@cchrflorida.org – (727) 442-8820

The Baker Act - Online Conference
2020-11-07 11:30 - 12:30 | FL
Free Webinar on the Florida Baker Act. Hear from a law expert. Includes Continuing Education Credit for mental health professionals.
About this Event
Join us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar.
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or the elderly to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.
This course is designed to provide mental health providers and interested citizens with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including, its history, its use, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights.
Specific Leaning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the context and intentions of the Baker Act.
2. Participants will be able to describe the process of involuntary assessment and treatment.
3. Participants will be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and its unintended consequences.
4. Participants will be provided with action steps to protect themselves, their children, and all those impacted by the Baker Act.
Our guest speaker:
Carmen Miller, private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as Asst. Public Defender for 13th Judicial District, Hillsborough County.
Host:
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida is a mental health watchdog advocating for mental health rights patients for more than 50 years.
Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ACCREDIATION
This webinar has been planed and implement in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
This live activity is designated for maximum of three (3.0) CME Credits for:
· Licensed Mental Health Counselor
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker
· Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
· Certified Master Social Worker
Submit your questions to: center@cchrflorida.org

World Mental Health Day Webinar "What is the Baker Act?"
2020-10-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Complimentary Online Conference!
The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or the elderly to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination.

This webinar with Carmen Miller, Esq. will educate you on what legal rights exist and how you can protect yourself and your family.

Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
727-442-8820
EXECDIR@CCHRFLORIDA.ORG

5th Annual Purple Heart Day Banquet
2020-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Fort Harrison, 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
Purple Heart Day is an observance that commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal in 1782. The purple heart medal is awarded to those who were wounded or killed while serving the US military.
Please join us in commemorating the courage and sacrifice of Purple Heart awardees and their families and hear from special guest speakers about what can be done to protect and empower our nation’s heroes.
Complimentary dinner & valet parking.

All Events are Being Live Streamed
2020-04-06 - 2020-05-01 | FL
During the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, and until further notice all CCHR Florida events are being live streamed using Facebook. Please visit the CCHR Florida Facebook Page for more information.

Baker Act Defense Attorney Continuing Legal Education
2020-03-06 11:00 - 16:30 | Fort Harrison, 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida presents the Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit
A continuing legal education workshop for defense attorneys.
DISCUSS strategies to effectively serve families and to eradicate violations of the law.
GET EDUCATED on the mental health statutes, significant changes and case law.
DISCOVER successful actions for defending the rights of citizens being held under a Baker Act.
“I got tons of questions answered and now I have some ideas on how to handle things I was having trouble with in my practice. We covered a lot of ways to create case law and so I learned a lot. I have actually been looking for different case laws I can use in abuse cases and it’s extremely helpful to bounce these things off other professionals.” – V.B. attorney.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH 2020 11:30AM – 4:30PM
FORT HARRISON HOTEL
210 S. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater FL 33756

Alternative Solutions to Mental Health
2020-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 | CCHR Florida, 109 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
CCHR Florida hosts a seminar with Dr. Stephen Nedd to look through the different alternative solutions that exist for a successful mental health.Find out how a good health can be achieved with non-addictive solutions.
Guest speaker: Dr. Stephen Nedd, Florida Licensed Chiropractic Physician since 1990 and Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
Please RSVP | Complimentary Refreshments will be served.
Phone: (727) 442-8820
E-mail: center@cchrflorida.org

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Open House - "Is Racism Still Alive?"
2020-02-01 - 2020-02-29 | CCHR Florida, 109 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is hosting a month-long Open House at their center, located at 109 N. Fort Harrison Ave in downtown Clearwater, in order to raise awareness on the truth behind racism beginning February 1st for Black History Month. The Open House, themed “Is Racism Alive Today?” will shed light on why in the United States, African-American and Hispanic children in predominantly white school districts are classified as “learning disabled” more often than whites. And how this labeling leads to millions of minority children being hooked onto prescribed mind-altering drugs.

Human Rights Education Luncheon for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2020-01-27 11:30 - 14:00 | Church of Scientology of Tampa, 1300 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, 33605, United States
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of Florida, a nonprofit mental health watchdog organization dedicated to eradicating psychiatric abuses, will be participating in the International Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, January 27, 2020 for religious and human rights activists.
CCHR Florida will co-host the Event with the Church of Scientology of Tampa at the Church’s historic Ybor Square at 1300 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605. The event is open to everyone, from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Judy Bechar, international singer from Israel will perform in honor of victims of the Holocaust.

Baker Act Seminar with Attorney Carmen Miller
2020-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | CCHR Florida, 109 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, United States
The Baker Act in Florida is a law which affects every resident.
Attorney Carmen Miller delivers this seminar to educate citizens on their legal rights and how they can protect their family when it comes to psychiatric involuntary commitment in Florida.
“Most people are not aware that one’s child can be taken right out of school and Baker Acted, without knowledge or consent from the parents,” said Mrs. Miller, “People need to know their rights so they can protect themselves and their loved ones.”
While the original stated intention of the Baker Act was to protect the rights of citizens sent for involuntary psychiatric examination, it has become a source of great abuse.
At this seminar you will learn more about the mental health law, how the Baker Act is being misused, and your rights.
Admission is complimentary. Please RSVP.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
For any questions, email: center@cchrflorida.org
Or call: 1-800-782-2878
