| 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.
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| COMPLEXITIES OF HIV/AIDS: CONFIDENTIALITY, TESTING, AND LEGALITIES IN THE WORKPLACE |
17684 |
| 1994 |
color 67 min. |
| Stephen M. Byers of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin describes the major legal principles related to HIV/AIDS issues in the workplace, with emphasis on the rights of persons being tested for HIV; who is entitled to know a person's HIV status; and what an employer's obligation is to protect an HIV positive person from discriminatory behavior. VHS VIDEO, DISCUSSION MATERIALS AND HANDOUT. Part of Series--HELPING COMMUNITIES DEAL WITH HIV/AIDS CONFERENCE |
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| COPING WITH ALZHEIMER'S: YOU ARE NOT ALONE |
17684 |
| 2001 |
color 14 min. |
| Satellite videoconference intended to give caregivers an opportunity to come together, become informed about caregiving decisions they will need to make and to learn of state and local resources ready to help them. Caregivers learn to differentiate kinds of memory loss associated with aging, what evaluation is done for Alzheimer's, what safety, legal and financial decisions to make now before it progresses and how to recognize signs of and handle stress overload. VHS VIDEO, PARTICIPANT & FACILITATOR GUIDES. |
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| DIVORCE RESEARCH |
17124 |
| 1992 |
90 min. |
| January 28, 1992 ETN production intended as a follow-up to the inservice "Wisconsin Divorce: Decisions and Divisions". Ann Hoyt, Karen Goebel and Jean Lown discuss current research related to divorce. AUDIOCASSETTE. |
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| 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. |
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| ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
17637 |
| 1994 |
color 60 min. |
| Satellite videoconference focusing on questions of ethics and conflict of interest in Wisconsin local government. Program begins with a series of vignettes that demonstrate real life situations where these questions arise. They are discussed by Attorney Jonathan Becker of the State Ethics Board and Alan Lee, Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General. Following the vignettes, Becker and Lee answer viewer questions in a segment moderated by Ed Schten of the Local Government Center. VHS VIDEO, PARTICIPANT PACKET. |
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| ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST: SEVEN VIGNETTES |
17634 |
| 1994 |
color 25 min. |
| Seven vignettes are used to explain the requirements of Wisconsin's ethics and conflict of interest statutes for local officials. Each portrayal is followed by a discussion clarifying how it relates to the statutes by Jonathan Becker, Legal Counsel to the Wisconsin Ethics Board and Alan Lee, Assistant Attorney General. **This is a segment of #17637 - Ethics and Conflict of Interest - see above** VHS VIDEO. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| MAINTAINING AND CONTROLLING ROADSIDE VEGETATION, #1 "LEGAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE" |
18232 |
| 1997 |
color 39 min. |
| Edited segments from 1996 UWEX satellite videoconference "Maintaining & Controlling Roadside Vegetation" (#17885) and two parts of a program entitled "Pesticide Management Principles" (#17724). Program #1 focuses on an overview of brushing, the local government perspective, legal aspects and engineering concerns. VHS VIDEO. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| OPEN MEETING LAW IN ACTION: SEVEN VIGNETTES |
17211 |
| 1992 |
color 21 min. |
| A series of vignettes showing situations where the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law is being violated or where it is being complied with. Each vignette is followed by commentary, where needed, to clarify exactly how the situation relates to the Open Meeting Law. Commentaries are provided by Jim Schneider, attorney, League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Fred Wileman, professor, UW-Extension Department of Governmental Affairs. **This is a segment of #17119 -Open Meetings and Public Records - see below** VHS VIDEO, FACT SHEET. |
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| OPEN MEETINGS AND PUBLIC RECORDS |
17119 |
| 1992 |
color 90 min. |
| January 15, 1992 satellite videoconference which covered the important aspects of Wisconsin's Open Meetings and Public Records Laws. Featured 7 role-playing exercises, discussions, and question and answer periods with attorneys from the League of Councils and Wisconsin Towns Association, and UW-Extension Outreach faculty members. VHS VIDEO, FACT SHEET. |
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| TOWN AND VILLAGE BOARD BYLAWS AND RULES |
17212 |
| 1991 |
color 12 min. |
| Ed Schten, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Governmental Affairs, explains the need for rules and bylaws in small units of government. He suggests procedures for establishing rules and explains how such rules may serve the board. Schten also provides sources of publications that will give additional assistance. VHS VIDEO. |
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| UNDERSTANDING THE COURT SYSTEM |
18734 |
| 2003 |
color 30 min. |
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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.
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| A VITAL DECISION - MEDICAL ASPECTS (POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE) |
17260 |
| 1991 |
color 16 min. |
| Focuses on problems that can develop for medical staff who are faced with ethical and legal dilemmas when dealing with patients who haven’t made their wishes known regarding whether or not they want their lives prolonged if they become terminally ill or incapacitated. Clearly describes and demonstrates feeding tubes and other life-prolonging measures. Distinguishes between the living will and power of attorney for health care. Complements teaching on Advance Directives. VHS VIDEO. |
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| WHEN TO LET GO: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE |
17653 |
| 1994 |
color 98 min. |
| Two-part satellite videoconference presenting basic legal, social & psychological information necessary to make a choice and ease the pain about an advance directive. The first hour "When To Let Go: Understanding End of Life Decisions" illustrates the advantages of advance directives. "When To Let Go: Advance Directives for Health Care" discusses how to judge whether they are appropriate for individuals & how to complete statutory forms. **Edited version also avail. #17655** 2 VHS VIDEOS, PRINT MATERIALS. |
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| WHEN TO LET GO: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE (EDITED VERSION) |
17655 |
| 1994 |
color 83 min. |
| Condensed version of the satellite videoconference intended for easier use by volunteer leaders. The first segment "When To Let Go: Understanding End of Life Decisions" illustrates the advantages of advance directives. The second segment, "When To Let Go: Advance Directives for Health Care", discusses how to judge whether advance directives are appropriate for individuals and how to complete statutory forms. **Complete videoconference also available #17653** VHS VIDEO, LEADER GUIDE. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| WISCONSIN ESTATE PLANNING IN-SERVICE SERIES |
18622 |
| 2003 |
color 309 min. |
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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”.
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| WISCONSIN OPEN RECORDS LAW |
17390 |
| 1992 |
color 19 min. |
| Three vignettes demonstrate issues and solutions regarding requests for records from local governments. Vignettes are followed by commentary from 2 attorneys. Intended for local government clerks and other records custodians, and local elected officials. VHS VIDEO, 2004 WISCONSIN OPEN RECORDS FACT SHEET. |
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| 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. |
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