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SUMMARY:Building a Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:In this program I will walk through the process of designing and implementing a formalized mentorship program that is tailored for your agency. We will talk about the goals and benefits of the program\, and how to generate buy-in. We will talk about training the mentors\, pairing them with mentees\, and keeping the program sustainable over time. \nGina Savoie is a Trial Division Director for the Missouri State Public Defender. In that role\, she oversees public defender trial offices across the state. She has also designed and implemented a formal mentorship program for all new attorneys in MSPD. She previously served as the District Defender in the Jefferson County Public Defender’s office\, and as an assistant public defender in the St. Louis City trial office. \nPrior to joining MSPD\, Gina clerked for Httornon. Judge Catherine Perry in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Gina holds a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law\, an M.F.A. in Stage Management from the University of Iowa\, and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University. She and her husband Sean live in St. Louis County where they are raising three wild and beautiful girls.
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SUMMARY:AI in Justice – Insights and Implications for Public Defenders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the findings of the 2025 AI in Justice Survey\, which gathered perspectives from nearly 400 justice professionals nationwide. This session will explore how public defenders are navigating increasing administrative and discovery workloads\, their views on the integration of AI tools in legal processes\, and the critical concerns surrounding accuracy\, bias\, and courtroom admissibility. Structured around six key findings\, the discussion will shed light on the practical challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the realm of public defense. Whether you’re considering the adoption of AI technologies or assessing their impact on your practice\, this webinar offers valuable\, data-driven insights into the evolving landscape of justice and technology. \nBrent Berkley is an internationally-recognized expert on criminal justice and the prosecutorial function. With a career spanning nearly 35 years\, he has worked as a private and public defense attorney\, a prosecutor at every level of state\, local\, and federal prosecution\, and program director\, advocate\, educator\, and consultant for prosecutors\, law enforcement\, and allied professionals across the globe.His expertise covers trial practice\, digital evidence and legal technology\, upstream crime reduction\, re-entry\, and increasing efficiency within the criminal justice system.Brent joined Axon in 2015 and was responsible for the creation of the Axon Justice team\, working with prosecutors\, defense attorneys\, and courts in every state and multiple international environments. He is currently the Strategic Relationships Director for Justice customers and works with leaders in that community to modernize criminal justice practice for the 21st Century.\n\nJustin Dilley is the Senior Director of Product at Axon\, where he leads product strategy for emerging markets\, focusing on innovative technologies that enhance public safety and justice systems. With over 17 years of experience in product and technical roles\, Justin has a proven track record of building and leading global product management teams in both B2C and B2B environments. Prior to joining Axon in April 2024\, he held senior leadership positions at companies such as Tropic\, Loopio\, FullStory\, The Home Depot\, and Amazon\, where he was instrumental in launching successful products and driving significant revenue growth. Justin holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
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SUMMARY:A Neurocriminological and Nutritional Neuroscience Exploration of the “Twinkie Defense”: A Look Back and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION: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 White’s diminished capacity at the time of the crime. White was ultimately found guilty of voluntary manslaughter instead of first-degree murder. In the decades since The People v. White\, research has reported correlational evidence that links unhealthy foods (e.g.\, fatty and sugary foods) to problematic behaviors like delinquency\, aggression\, and crime. In this innovative training\, attendees will explore critical questions about the role of nutrition in problematic behaviors. This will include a retrospective analysis of the case\, examinations of how diet may be linked to crime\, careful consideration of myths and controversies\, and explorations of potential implications for interventions. Other topics discussed in this training include Western diet\, cognition\, emotional dysregulation\, impulsive behaviors\, mental health conditions\, hormonal dysfunction\, gut dysbiosis\, central nervous system dysfunction\, blood sugar dysregulation\, nutritional deficiencies\, junk food\, excessive sugar consumption\, biological despair\, HPA axis dysregulation\, inflammation\, and sleep disturbances to name a few. Peer-reviewed research from nutritional neuroscience and neurocriminology will be highlighted throughout this training. \nTraining Objectives:\n• Provide a critical overview of the “Twinkie Defense”\n• Develop a working knowledge of neurocriminology and nutritional neuroscience research findings\n• Compare and contrast the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy diets and their implications for mood\, behavior\, cognition\, and physical health\n• Explore the role of nutrition in problematic behaviors\n• Discuss how diet-focused interventions could decrease the risk of future behavioral problems \nJerrod Brown\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, M.S.\, M.S.\, M.S.\, is a professor\, trainer\, researcher\, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers\, professionals\, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)\, intellectual and developmental disabilities\, confabulation\, suggestibility\, memory\, Miranda rights comprehension issues\, sleep disturbances\, trauma and other life adversities\, alexithymia\, executive dysfunction\, criminal recidivism\, serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)\, traumatic brain injury (TBI)\, and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Medical Biochemistry\, Exercise Prescription\, Neuroscience and the Law\, Neuropsychology\, Dyslexia\, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, Other Health Disabilities (OHD)\, and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021\, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023\, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Currently\, Jerrod is pursuing his fifth master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters\, and recently\, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf\, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines\, newspapers\, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
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SUMMARY:An Exploration of AANHPI Month\, DEI\, & Public Defense
DESCRIPTION:The DEIJ and Racial Justice Meetups are happy to present its May 2025 webinar in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month. This presentation aims to raise awareness\, foster cultural understanding\, and explore ways to improve fairness in the public defense system for AANHPI groups. \nArlene Anderson is a Trainer with the Office of the Public Defender in Maricopa County\, Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice\, Magna Cum Laude\, and a Master’s in Criminology from Arizona State University. Arlene is recognized for her expertise in creating dynamic and impactful trainings for all levels of staff. Beyond her organization\, Arlene extends her knowledge and passion for learning to a broader audience.\n\n\nArlene is no stranger to NAPD and has been a speaker at various conferences and the DEIJ Meetup. She also is a member of the Racial Justice+ Committee and was a Get Rooted Roundtable Lead at the 2024 Racial Justice Conference.  Arlene also currently serves on the Board of Directors for NAPD.\n\nArlene brings a unique blend of expertise\, enthusiasm\, and empathy as a presenter\, making her a highly sought-after speaker and facilitator in her field.\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Litigating Racism: Incorporating Race into Legal Arguments
DESCRIPTION:Litigating Racism is a workshop that educates participants on the intersection of race and the criminal system. Advocates will be given the historical context of racialized oppression in the American criminal legal system. Understanding the historical context of racism will frame the lens through which each participant should analyze each phase of the criminal legal process and each actor in the criminal legal system (i.e.\, prosecutor\, police\, probation officer). \nFor example\, participants will be educated on police militarization and the occupation of police forces in black and brown communities. This information will then help frame how defenders should review criminal complaints and argue for their client’s release or when they argue motions during suppression hearings. Understanding the history of police occupation will help defenders reframe the narrative from “high crime neighborhood” to “highly policed community.” \nThis workshop does not only serve to educate and inform but also to teach practical skills. It is not enough to simply acknowledge racism in the context of the criminal legal system. Attorneys must argue that the system is racist. But how do you do that? This workshop examines how defenders can apply those principles in a practical way. Participants will learn how they can make arguments that incorporate race in their bail review hearings\, suppression hearings\, and trials. \nBethany Bonsu is a zealous public defender who has been practicing criminal defense for four years. Ms. Bonsu started her legal career at the New York County Defender Services\, where she represented hundreds of adults facing misdemeanor charges in Manhattan. She has since been a public defender in D.C. at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia\, where she represented juveniles faced with the most serious felonies and now Prince George’s County\, Maryland\, representing adults charged with felonies. Ms. Bonsu is also the 2024 recipient of the New Leaders in Advocacy Award presented by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association.Prior to her time as a public defender\, Ms. Bonsu was a law clerk at various national civil rights offices such as the ACLU\, DOJ\, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, to name a few. It was her time at those offices and her time at the New York County Defender Services\, where Ms. Bonsu was taught how to incorporate race into legal arguments. Since becoming a public defender\, Ms. Bonsu has incorporated race into nearly every aspect of her client’s criminal cases. Challenging issues such as police bias\, excessive force\, racial profiling\, and predatory police practices during interrogations. Ms. Bonsu received her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
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