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1
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10/09/2026
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8:30 AM-9:30 AM
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Central Campus
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Title
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Preparing to Testify
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Seats Remaining
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133
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Session Contact
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Christine Romberger5177685206
Email :christine.romberger@jcisd.org
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Instructor(s)
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Dr. Shannon Lowder, Psy.D, LLP
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Special Instructions
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Social workers may be called upon to respond to subpoenas, provide records, participate in depositions, or testify in court. These situations create unique ethical and professional responsibilities related to confidentiality, privacy, professional boundaries, scope of practice, documentation, and the social worker’s duty to provide truthful and accurate information.
This 1-hour training, presented by Dr. Shannon Lowder, will provide social workers with practical guidance for navigating the ethical and professional considerations associated with subpoenas and court testimony. Participants will examine how to appropriately respond when a subpoena is received, distinguish between requests for records and testimony, and consider when consultation, a client release, or a court order may be necessary.
The training will emphasize ethical decision-making when preparing records and providing testimony, including maintaining confidentiality, protecting client privacy, remaining within one’s professional scope, avoiding exaggeration or speculation, and responding truthfully when information is unknown or cannot be recalled. Participants will also explore strategies for maintaining professionalism and composure when questioned by attorneys, including how to respond to challenging questions without becoming defensive or providing information beyond what was asked.
1. Identify ethical considerations that arise when a social worker receives a subpoena for records and/or testimony.
2. Describe how confidentiality, privacy, releases, and court orders may affect a social worker’s response to a subpoena.
3. Apply ethical principles when preparing records and providing testimony.
4. Identify appropriate strategies for remaining truthful, objective, professional, and within one’s scope of practice while testifying.
5. Recognize potential ethical and professional risks associated with providing information beyond one’s knowledge, expertise, or scope of practice.
6. Identify appropriate consultation and support resources when navigating legal requests and court involvement.
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