Beyond Black History Month

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Black excellence extends well beyond February but this month we are proud to set aside time to celebrate it as a community.  This Black History Month, DEIJ Meetup speaker, Rachel Lindley, will review the background of Black History Month and […]

Free – $50.00

Unlocking the True Potential of Language Through the Prism of Humanity

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In our everyday lives, we are constantly exposed to language that devalues and dehumanizes others. We often overlook the consequences of our words on our clients, their families, and even ourselves. Join our webinar to listen to personal stories from […]

Free – $50.00

Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration

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This webinar will focus on five hundred years of embroidery and incarceration. Content is drawn from Isabella Rosner's new zine, Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration, published by Common Threads Press. Isabella will be joined by Laura Moseley, founder and head […]

Free – $50.00

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Purpose, Passion, and Power!

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Join us this Women's History Month for an empowering webinar designed for the fierce and dedicated women in public defense. Speakers: Cynthia Roseberry, Director, Policy and Government Affairs, Justice Division, American Civil Liberties Union Colette Tvedt, Chief Municipal Public Defender, […]

Free – $50.00

Ted Bundy: A Neurocriminological and Forensic Psychological Examination

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Ted Bundy kidnapped, raped, and murdered numerous women in seven states between 1974 and 1978. His crimes were so notorious that they are still being examined today. This training will critically examine his complex and complicated life and investigate the […]

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Considerations

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopment disorder caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. This spectrum of disorders is characterized by deficits in cognitive (e.g., inhibition, information processing, and memory) and adaptive functioning (e.g., communication skills, problem-solving, and […]

Free – $50.00

Virtual Open Space on Public Defense Independence

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This free virtual Open Space event is an opportunity for defenders from around the country to workshop local issues and shape our national advocacy.

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Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction: Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Considerations

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The gut-brain axis is the communication network that links cognitive and emotional processing of the brain to the body’s gastrointestinal functions. The bedrock of this axis is bidirectional communication between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. The […]

Free – $50.00