PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following
is a brief overview of the some court and bar association resources and links for further
information.
LAWYERS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP)
Ours is a noble and rewarding profession; however, it can also be a
stressful one.
When the pressures of life weigh heavily on you it is
important that to know
that we have particular resources available to us as attorneys.
The NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYERS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP)
was established to provide help to attorneys who are affected by
alcohol, substance abuse,
stress and/or depression. LAP provides information,
counseling and referral services,
and communications with the program are strictly
confidential.
You can learn more about LAP by
visiting the NYS Bar Association website and clicking on
"For Attorneys" or by calling the LAP
helpline at 800-255-0569.
Locally, you can contact the Bronx County Bar Association's
liaison, Bill Peterman,
at 718-515-6000.
NEW YORK STATE PARENT EDUCATION & AWARENESS PROGRAM
Certified
providers statewide help separating or divorcing parents better
understand
the effects of their breakup on their children. The program,
which in
many cases is free, offers parents practical skills to help
their
children adjust to their new family's situation.
To get more
information please click on
www.nycourts.gov/parented
COURT INTERPRETING SERVICES
The
website link below will direct you to a web page detailing the role
of court
interpreters and the general requirements of the position. The
online
page will provide information about obtaining interpreting
service,
at no cost, in over 100 languages, just click
www.nycourts.gov/courtinterpreter
