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SUMMARY:NAPD Changemakers Forum
DESCRIPTION:May 19  (noon start) – May 22 (1 pm end time)\, 2025 \nApply Here  –  Deadline April 14th.  We will make selections by April 16.\n$750 registration fee.   We have a few scholarships available.  Please let us know in the application if you would need assistance and what level. \nAudience – This event is open to innovators and leaders of all types.   We are looking for a wide variety of experiences in public defense through our application process.  If this event sounds like something you’d like to be a part of – you are someone we are looking for.  Please apply to join us.  \nThe National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) cordially invites innovators and leaders in public defense to our strategic leadership Forum. This event will provide a platform to discuss and address the most pressing challenges facing the field of public defense today\, such as workloads\, retention\, independence\, and other key issues defined in the ABA’s newly revised 10 principles. \nWe’ve reinvented  the conventional institute format to create an interactive\, collaborative experience. While we’ll still host a few critical plenaries\, we’re excited to introduce two fresh formats. \n\nSpark Presentations: Engage with thought leaders as they share their insights and innovative ideas in 5-10 minute\, impactful talks. This is your chance to hear directly from those in the trenches about strategies and solutions they have found effective.\nOpen Space Sessions: A participatory and organic approach where attendees are invited to brainstorm and create actionable plans for the issues they are most passionate about. These sessions will foster dynamic discussions and collaboration\, promoting a creative exchange of ideas that will inform and inspire.\n\nStrategic Action Planning and Expert Consultations:  \nTo ensure that the insights gained don’t merely remain theoretical\, the forum will also include guidance from experts to assist in crafting executable plans. Attendees will not only gain knowledge but will leave with well-defined\, actionable strategies\, bridging the divide between conceptual understanding and real-world applicability. This holistic approach guarantees that our Forum isn’t just another conference—it’s a launchpad for effective and meaningful initiatives in public defense. \nRegistration and Cost\nIn an effort to democratize participation\, we kindly ask all attendees to cover their own registration and travel costs. This approach enables us to focus our resources on providing a high-quality event and generating maximum value for all participants. \nNevertheless\, we remain committed to inclusivity and ensuring that all who wish to participate have the opportunity. For this reason\, we are pleased to offer scholarships for individuals who wish to present a Spark presentation or who may not be able to afford to attend.. \nThe NAPD Changemakers Forum is more than an event – it is an opportunity for leaders in public defense to come together to confront our greatest challenges\, foster collaboration\, and drive meaningful change. We look forward to your participation and to shaping the future of public defense together. \nThere is discounted self-parking at the hotel. \nSee the agenda \nFrom last year’s participants –  \n“It’s a leap of faith to go to a conference with just an outline of an agenda\, but it worked\, it flowed and it has been my favorite conference!”\n“I felt fully embraced by the group – was able to be vulnerable and share challenges – in a place of safe support. I got so many ideas to bring home and felt inspired to bring more to my leadership role.”\n‘This was a special gathering of just the right people\, in the right context. Everyone fully bought in to the concept and participated fully and that made all the difference in the world.”\n“I was very skeptical going in\, but converted to a full believer in this format by the time the week ended.” \n“The connections and bonding that came out of the conference were just as important as the session topics and ideas. It was a good length of time to allow those bonds to form\, and also to allow for deep exploration of the topics. The networking event on Thursday evening was a great way to wrap the week.”
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/the-changemakers-forum-napd-strategic-exchange-3/
LOCATION:Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel\,\, Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel\, 300 South Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Work Meetup: Workflows\, with Aisling Jennings
DESCRIPTION:Workflows can be an impactful visualization of a process\, a road map\, and a way to identify bottlenecks\, system failures\, and breaks in support. This tool can make underused and complex processes accessible- especially when the process has little to no framework to start with. Developing workflows is a collaborative effort; the best workflows are usable by all members of a team\, regardless of role. Workflows are intended to evolve over time as we identify issues in the system and improve on the process.\n\nThe Mental Health Sentencing Alternative in Washington State is incredibly underused for a variety of reasons. There is not a codified process (unlike other sentencing alternatives) and my office struggled to get buy in with probation officers and service providers. Because of the lack of clear pathways\, attorneys were hesitant to use the MHSA. Through trial and error\, our office worked with our health department (WCHCS) to build framework for the process. This year\, our office has been meeting with other jurisdictions to share what is working or not working and why in our respective systems. While the MHSA process still has a long way to go\, the workflows are a significant step towards a more accessible alternative.\n\nCome learn about this specific workflow development and discuss how to extrapolate out the development of workflows to address the bottlenecks in your office!\n\nAisling Jennings is a Behavioral Health Specialist in Whatcom County\, Washington. She works on mitigation\, sentencing alternatives\, therapeutic court admissions\, and client support on both felony and misdemeanor cases.\n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-work-meetup-2025-05-21/
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