Developing a Compelling, Emotional, and Reasonable Theory of Defense is one of the most important and neglected aspects of successfully defending the person you represent. In this presentation you will learn about why developing a defense theory is so important […]
Join us for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness webinar with Heather Jarvis. Heather Jarvis is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert specializing in student loan law. She has provided award-winning student loan education and consultation for universities, associations and […]
This week's discussion surrounds when social workers, mitigation specialists, sentencing advocates, and others in similar roles find themselves hearing what a client may want or need, and these desires or goals differ from the direction of the case's resolution. When […]
This gathering is for all individuals, in all job titles, and practitioners who work or support public defense: attorneys, paralegals, core staff, social workers, trainers, policy advocates, and more. We also encourage and invite law students to join us. NAPD is committed to creating an event in a safe space that brings inspiration and transformation to persons of all gender identities, and for this event, we will specifically amplify female, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming voices in public defense.
Designed for professionals working in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with circadian rhythm misalignment among criminal justice and forensic mental health-based populations.
DEIJ & Racial Justice Meetups - Join us on December 10, 2024 at 1 p.m. (est) / 12 p.m. (cst) / 11 a.m. (mt) / 10 a.m. (pst) for our annual DEIJ & RACIAL JUSTICE MEETUP MASHUP! This will be […]
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 […]
We're back, we have had a bit of a break about we are back for our regular meetup! So, let's chat about what's been going with you and how things are with you, your office and client's. I look forward […]
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are common affecting between 1 and 5% of the population. FASD is rarely diagnosed and as a result is often not considered in criminal or mental health proceedings. Participants in this webinar will: Be introduced to […]
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) are common disorders that are associated with several cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and physical health deficits and challenges.
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? […]
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 […]