Professionals invited to "Pathway to Progress: Enhancing Community Response to Family Needs" workshop

Judges, attorneys, physicians, social workers and military personnel are invited to a multidisciplinary workshop Jan. 21-22, 2009, in Elizabethtown, Ky. This workshop will focus on sensitive issues facing families and the community and is sponsored by the Court Improvement Program of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The tuition is free, but space is limited. To register by the Jan. 16 deadline, contact J.R. Hopson at 800-928-2350. Brochure and registration form (403KB-PDF).

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Jan. 19, 2009

The Kentucky Court of Justice celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate the timeless values he taught us -- the courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King's character.

Schedule of Events
The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission Annual Event
Thursday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Kentucky History Center, Frankfort

Jefferson County will commemorate the holiday with a concert is featuring guest pianist Steward Goodyear and the Messenger Gospel Choir
Jan. 18, 3 p.m.
Brown Theatre, Louisville

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and the University of Kentucky will jointly commemorate Dr. King
Freedom March, 9 a.m.
Commemorative Program, 11 a.m.
Jan. 19, 2009
Lexington Convention Center, Heritage Hall East, Lexington

Bilingual court interpreters nationwide invited to forensic science workshop

Bilingual (Spanish-English) interpreters for courts of justice nationwide will have the opportunity to learn forensic investigation vocabulary and techniques to apply in their work by attending a three-day workshop Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Frankfort. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts will sponsor the comprehensive workshop titled Forensic Science in the Courtroom, Advanced Criminal Forensics for Spanish Interpreters. Registration is due by Monday, Jan. 26. More information (459KB-PDF). Registration form (201KB-PDF).