Ontario County Office of the Conflict Defender

07/22/2024

Updated Posting for a Social Worker

07/08/2024

The Civil Service Job Fair is scheduled to take place on July 30, 2024, from 1pm – 4pm at 3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. This event promises to provide job seekers with invaluable insights into promising career opportunities within the public sector.

06/03/2024

Social Worker Wanted...Please Spread the Word

03/23/2024

Ontario County, brace yourselves for the celestial event of a lifetime! As we eagerly await the total solar eclipse on April 8, we also anticipate a surge of visitors. To ensure everyone enjoys this extraordinary experience, here are some important tips and reminders:

Eclipse Glasses
Safeguard your eyes with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses. You can pick up these essential items for free at local libraries and town halls while supplies last or order online.

School Break
Be mindful of school break arrangements. Schools will be out the entire week leading up to the eclipse and will extend to Monday. Plan your travels accordingly.

Travel Smart
Minimize unnecessary travel during this period. If you must venture out, ensure you're well-prepared: maintain a full gas tank and stock up on water, snacks, and prescription medications. Consider working from home and utilizing virtual meeting options to avoid congestion.

Extended Stay
If you find yourself traveling, consider extending your stay beyond Monday, April 8, to ease the potential traffic congestion.

Cell Service Awareness
Prepare for possible cell service disruptions. Have a backup communication plan in place to stay connected.

Let's make this cosmic spectacle a memorable and smoothly orchestrated experience for our community. Your cooperation ensures that both residents and visitors can bask in the wonder of the total solar eclipse safely and without unnecessary hassles.

If there is an emergency, call or text 911.

Looking for more eclipse enlightenment? Check out these resources:
• FLCC: Finger Lakes Television
• FLVC: visitfingerlakes.com/eclipse-2024/
• Rochester Museum and Science Center: rochestereclipse2024.org/
• Ontario County Public Health: https://www.ontariocountyny.gov/101/Public-Health.

03/21/2024

We joined 70 legal organizations to urge lawmakers to restore $234m to New York's Indigent Legal Services Fund and appropriate adequate funding for public defense services for people in need of an attorney in criminal and family courts.

Read our letter here: https://bit.ly/stopILSFsweep

@HeleneWeinstein

12/13/2023

Food Fair Schedule

06/28/2023

Please share the food pantry dates for the rest of 2023.
Thank you!!

05/25/2023

05/25/2023

Looking for a career in human services?

05/24/2023

Did you know an important role of Family Promise of Ontario County is to provide weekly case management service to ALL sheltered emergency families, monthly case management services to ALL permanent supportive families, and REFERRALS to ALL incoming calls, regardless of our shelter capacity.

The Case Management Society of America defines Case Mangers as healthcare professionals who serve as advocates to support, guide and coordinate care for families and caregivers as they navigate their health and wellness journeys.
Your donor support helps to fund these programs directly.

04/28/2023

Congratulations to our recent graduates of the Ontario County Jail Therapy Program!

Graduates of the program participate in seven weeks of anger management, substance abuse and individual and family counseling. Participants shared their personal journeys at this week's graduation.

Our Jail Therapy Program is provided with the goal of addressing personal problems, encouraging change and reducing recidivism.

Thank you to our dedicated Corrections Staff and FLACRA Counselors who continue to make this program a priority!

04/27/2023

https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/04/public-defenders-tell-legislators-not-compromise-discovery-reform/385666/

Dozens of public defender offices said that they were excluded from closed-door discussions about possible changes to the law.

04/26/2023

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Because this Webinar is presented free of charge as a benefit to NCDD members, CLE forms will be provided to attendees. Attendees desiring CLE credit are responsible for filing the form with their State Bar and paying any costs charged by their State Bar, if applicable.

12/17/2022

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Kenny DeLand, a Midlakes High School graduate who had been missing in Europe for about two weeks, is alive in Spain.

09/06/2022

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Ontario County is seeking input from residents regarding available services in Ontario County or lack thereof. Please also share. Thank you.

07/21/2022

Drive Thru Food Pantry in Ontario County: