Barnstable Probate and Family Court, Courtroom 1
Attorney Jamie Sabino of Massachusetts Law Reform Institute presents an overview of recent changes to G. L. c. 209A expanding the definition of abuse to include “coercive control”, followed by a panel discussion with judges and legal professionals about the impact of this new language and what is meant by coercive control. Attorneys, law enforcement, and other professionals are invited to attend.
Panelists:
Judge Edward F. X. Lynch, Barnstable District Court
Judge Susan Sard Tierney, Barnstable Probate and Family Court
Register Anastasia Welsh Perrino, Barnstable Probate and Family Court
District Attorney Robert J. Galibois, Cape & Islands District Attorney
Attorney Jamie Sabino, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Attorney Susan Callan, Independence House
Bar Advocates on the criminal adult panel are eligible for 2CLE
credits for attending this program.
Submit questions for the panel in advance by Monday, February 3, 2025.
Please email questions to: Heidi.Couture@jud.state.ma.us