An Indiana Supreme Court program designed to train attorneys and judges on how to help homeowners facing foreclosure will be held in Greencastle on June 23rd.  “Back Home In Indiana—Guiding Homeowners Through Foreclosure” is part of a campaign to stem the foreclosure crisis.

The session includes a taped program specially designed to educate judges and lawyers about new loan modification programs and mediation opportunities. The training session is sponsored by the Indiana Pro Bono Commission, District 7 Pro Bono, Putnam County Bar Association and the Indiana Supreme Court.  Media interested in attending should contact Monica Fennell, Executive Director of the Indiana Pro Bono Commission at (317) 269-2415 or mfennell@inbf.org.

The “Back Home In Indiana—Guiding Homeowners Through Foreclosure” session is part of a campaign announced by Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard.  In January, Chief Justice Shepard pledged to train more judges, mediators and lawyers than any other state on how to deal with foreclosure cases. 
The campaign includes an effort to provide free legal help to homeowners in need of assistance.  Pro bono representation is being encouraged by Chief Justice Shepard who explained, “We have very talented and generous attorneys in our state who are interested in helping people get on the road to recovery.  Facing the stress and financial burden of foreclosure is not something we want people to do alone.  We are recruiting volunteer attorneys to help people who are in need of assistance.” 

The massive training effort began in March and continues with sessions scheduled in the following counties: Allen, Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Decatur, Elkhart, Floyd, Hamilton, Hendricks, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lake, Marion, Monroe, Orange, Ripley, Saint Joseph, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh and Wayne.