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CIVIL RIGHTS OUTREACH AND REVIEW  18531
2001 color 14 min.
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. VHS VIDEO.

EFFECTIVE RENTAL PRACTICES  17644
1994 color 120 min.
Satellite videoconference focusing on aspects of rental practices that most often create misunderstandings and problems for landlords: the tenant selection process, security deposits and responsibilities for repairs and maintenance. These issues are explored through case studies, interviews and panel discussions. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIAL. 

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES  18502
2001 color 120 min.
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. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS.

HOT TOPICS FOR CENTER DIRECTORS: LEGAL ISSUES  18304
1999 color 120 min.
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. VHS VIDEO, LEADER GUIDE.  Part of BETTER KID CARE SERIES. 

HOW TO GIVE A DEPOSITION  18299
1991 color 17 min.
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. VHS VIDEOCASSETTE. 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON TRIAL  18300
1995 color 131 min.
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.  TWO VHS VIDEOS. 

MAINTAINING AND CONTROLLING ROADSIDE VEGETATION VIDEOCONFERENCE 17885
1996 color 120 min.
February 29, 1996 satellite videoconference intended for local government officials and employees. Provides information on: rights and obligations of towns and counties regarding roadsides and rights-of-way, Engineering and safety considerations, Aesthetic considerations, Maintenance standards and policies, and Ways to control the right-of-way. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS. 

MANAGING LIABILITY IN THE FIELD TRAINING MANUAL  17779
1994 color
Describes liability concerns facing Farm*A*Syst and Home*A*Syst staff, government liability protection, and actions that reduce liability risks. Includes "Confidentiality training supplement" which helps program staff understand and safeguard the confidentiality of environmental assessments. 62 SLIDES, PRINT MATERIALS. Part of Series--FARM*A*SYST 

UNDERSTANDING THE COURT SYSTEM 18734
2003 color 30 min.

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. VHS VIDEO (Hmong language)  Part of Series - BRIDGING HMONG AMERICAN.


WHO GETS GRANDMA'S YELLOW PIE PLATE? (DVD VERSION) 18925
1996, revised 1999 color 14 min.
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**. DVD, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE NOTEBOOK AND OTHER PRINT MATERIALS. 

WHO GETS GRANDMA'S YELLOW PIE PLATE? (VIDEO VERSION)   18037
1996, revised 1999 color 14 min.
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** VHS VIDEO, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE NOTEBOOK AND OTHER PRINT MATERIALS. 

WISCONSIN ESTATE PLANNING IN-SERVICE SERIES 18622
2003 color 309 min.

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.   CD-ROM, B1442 “FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING IN WISCONSIN”.


WISCONSIN'S TORT LIABILITY - ROAD AND STREET MAINTENANCE  15904
1989 color 23 min.
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.  VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS.