RFQ – Social Worker for Forensic Commitment Program

Description STATE OF WASHINGTONOFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE711 South Capitol Way, Suite 106Olympia, Washington 98504-0957 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSRFQ25025SOCIAL WORKER FOR FORENSIC COMMITMENT PROGRAM [BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDE ON THIS WEBSITEDOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS] The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) seeks a […]

A Neurocriminological and Nutritional Neuroscience Exploration of the “Twinkie Defense”: A Look Back and Lessons Learned

In The People v. White (1979), Dan White’s legal team employed a legal strategy that has since become widely known as the “Twinkie Defense.” Specifically, his lawyers argued that White’s diet, which included an over-reliance on unhealthy foods, contributed to […]

Anosognosia: A Primary Reason for Treatment Noncompliance, Medication Refusal, Substance Misuse, and Other Problematic Outcomes

Anosognosia is a complex condition where a person genuinely lacks awareness or insight of the fact that they suffer from a disability, disease, or disorder. This lack of insight or awareness can extend to deficits that involve executive function, emotions, […]

Investigator Supervisor Meetup: First meeting of the year!

Hi supervisors, Come join us for the first meetup of the year! What are your plans for the coming year and what we hope to accomplish, and what we did well in the past year! See you Wednesday! Jon   […]

Social Work Meetup: How Do We Get Them to Care?

So often, our mitigation work uncovers harrowing life stories about individuals’ lives. These stories are compelling to us, but may fall flat with the finder of fact. How can we help them care? How can we present mitigation in a […]

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE – CASEWORKER (GRANT-FUNDED)

Acceptable Experience and EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years similar experience in social services area and/or working with individuals experiencing homelessness; Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the […]

Social Work Supervisors Discussion

This month’s supervisor discussion will focus on the supervisee evaluation process. How do you evaluate thee practice of your supervisees and their work? Do you solicit feedback from attorneys? What evaluation tools do you use and how do you give […]

Special Tuesday Meetup: Best of Edition, Last of 2024!

In this last social worker (sentencing advocate, mitigation specialist, dispositional advocate, and others in similar roles) meetup for 2024, on a TUESDAY, we are going to have a “Best Of” meetup. What was the best thing you learned this year? […]

Investigator Supervisor Meetup: Open Chat 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 12:00 MT, 11:00 PT

This is the last investigator Supervisor meetup of the year, let’s chat about what went right and wrong this past year for you, your investigators and clients!  What’s coming in the new year and what should we thinking about!  Come […]

Social Worker (10117147) – Ruidoso, New Mexico

Objectives Summary  ***This position qualifies for a geographical pay differential of $3.25 hourly/$6,760.00 annually*** Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected […]