Beyond the Numbers: Understanding the Human Side of Guardianship (Ep. 57)

Description:

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada!, we take a closer look at the human side of guardianship with Karla Scott, a forensic financial specialist with the Nevada Administrative Office of the Court's Guardianship Unit. Karla discusses how looking beyond the numbers can help us better understand the circumstances affecting protected persons, guardians, and families.

The conversation explores micro-inequities, the ways poverty and scarcity can affect decision-making, and the assumptions that can shape how someone's actions are perceived. Karla shares examples from her work and offers practical approaches, including asking different questions, identifying barriers, communicating clearly, and balancing understanding with accountability. At the heart of the discussion is a simple reminder: the numbers may tell us what happened, but understanding the person and their circumstances can help explain why.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260907_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate how looking beyond the numbers can provide greater context for the circumstances affecting guardians, protected persons, and families. Identify how micro-inequities, poverty, and scarcity-related barriers can affect a person's ability to meet court or guardianship requirements. Understand approaches for recognizing barriers and balancing understanding of a person's circumstances with accountability for compliance.

Faculty: Karla Scott, Guardianship Forensics Specialist, Supreme Court of Nevada AOC

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Audience:

Judges and court staff Legal professionals Educators Anyone interested in guardianship

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.