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Civil Rights Outreach and Review  (#18531)

Fast-paced, informative overview on how Cooperative Extension employees can meet civil rights compliance standards and better meet the educational needs of all the people of Wisconsin. (2001) - VHS VIDEO  (14:00)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Legal and Policy Issues  (#18502)

2/27/01 UWEX satellite videoconference targeted to grandparents raising grandchildren and professionals from agencies and organizations that assist them.  Topics covered include: similarities and differences among various types of custodial care; the ways legal and policy issues including TANF, school regulations and access to medical care can impact grandparents raising grandchildren; strategies for effective working relationships between grandparents and professional and community resources and success stories showing how grandparents and professionals have worked with policy makers to make changes in state laws. (2001) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), PRINT MATERIALS.

Hot Topics for Center Directors: Legal Issues  (#18304)

11/23/99 Penn State videoconference intended for child care providers and parents.  Focuses on various legal issues involved in running a day care center including  reimbursement for staff training and dealing with sticky personnel matters including termination and staff performance.  Also discusses developing center policies and practices involving ADA, sexual abuse, intoxicated parents, safety and security and more.  (1999) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), LEADER GUIDE.   (Better Kid Care Series)

How to Give a Deposition  (#18299)

Gives a brief overview on how to give a deposition as part of a legal case.  Produced by PA Dept. of Transportation for internal training purposes. (1991) - VHS VIDEOCASSETTE (17:00).

Local Government on Trial  (#18300)

2 part production focusing on a court case involving a local government sued because of an accident on a rural town road.  Part 1 “The Background” (41:00) describes aspects of a court case, how it proceeds from the time of the accident through the complaint discovery process, courtroom proceedings and jury decisions.  Part 2 “The Trial”  (90:00) features a mock trial, defining practices and terms commonly used in an accident investigation trial.  Produced by PA Local Roads Program for internal training purposes.  (1995) – TWO VHS VIDEOS  (131 min. – total)

Understanding the Court System (#18734)

Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S. Taped in an Outagamie County courtroom in cooperation with Attorney Ma Manee Mous, this program explains what is happening when a family member or friend is involved with the court system. (2003) – VHS VIDEO (Hmong Language) (30:00).  (Bridging Hmong American Series)

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? (DVD Version) (#18925)

Designed for professionals working with older adults and their family members who are planning ahead for the transfer of non-titled property, or with family members and personal representatives who are in the process of making decisions about transferring non-titled property after the death of a family member. **VIDEO VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE – #18037**. (1996, revised 1999) - DVD  (14:00), EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE NOTEBOOK AND OTHER PRINT MATERIALS.

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? (VHS Video Version)   (#18037)

Designed for professionals working with older adults and their family members who are planning ahead for the transfer of non-titled property, or with family members and personal representatives who are in the process of making decisions about transferring non-titled property after the death of a family member. **DVD VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE – #18925**.  (1996, revised 1999) - VHS VIDEO (14:00), EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE NOTEBOOK AND OTHER PRINT MATERIALS.

Wisconsin Estate Planning In-Service Series (#18622)

3 part series featuring Karen Goebel and Phil Harris discussing various aspects of estate planning in Wisconsin.  Dates broadcast and topics discussed include – April 24, 2003 – Wisconsin property ownership and distribution law, property distribution at death (1:41:22). – May 1, 2003 – Review of federal and Wisconsin tax laws relevant for estate planning (1:48:55). – May 8, 2003 – Estate planning tools: wills/trusts/gifts and advanced directives (1:38:13).  Produced with MS Producer – CD-ROM includes audio, a small video window and PowerPoint slides used in the sessions. (2003) -  CD-ROM (309 minutes), B1442 “FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING IN WISCONSIN”.

Wisconsin’s Tort Liability – Road and Street Maintenance  (#15904)

May a Wisconsin municipality be sued for alleged negligence in the repair and maintenance of streets? Covers potholes, construction site safety, obstructions, snow and ice control and more.  Includes January, 2004 WisLine packet “Liability and Legal Issues” which provides current information on some areas not covered by the video. (1989, 2004) – VHS VIDEO (23:00), PRINT MATERIALS.