In mitigation writing, there is a delicate balance of identifying the harms done to the client while not (always) overtly placing blame on the parent or adult provider. The client may benefit from the parent/provider as a lifeline for their […]
This free virtual Open Space event is an opportunity for defenders from around the country to workshop local issues and shape our national advocacy.
Hey Investigators! We know how things can get stressful, and we’re here to help lighten the load. Our meetup is totally laid-back—no set agenda, just an open conversation. It’s happening virtually this Friday, the perfect day to unwind! So, bring […]
Adequate sleep is the foundation to optimal emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functioning. Unfortunately, problems associated with sleep are a common issue among individuals in the general population, with even higher rates reported among criminal justice and forensic mental […]
DEI Advocates, JOIN US our September 2024 edition of the DEIJ MEETUP! BGT will lead us in our DEI Impact Scenarios! Bring your DEI issue, challenge, or problem with you, share it with the meetup, and let’s problem solve together. […]
We know how things can get stressful, and we’re here to help lighten the load. Our meetup is totally laid-back—no set agenda, just an open conversation. It’s happening virtually this Friday, the perfect day to unwind! So, bring your thoughts, […]
Team work in defense based teams is critical to comprehensive and quality representation of clients. But what happens when you feel like you are working in a silo as a mitigation specialist? This discussion will focus on ways we can […]
Investigators, We know how things can get stressful, and we’re here to help lighten the load. Our meetup is totally laid-back—no set agenda, just an open conversation. It’s happening virtually this Friday, the perfect day to unwind! So, bring your […]
Hi supervisors, It's a new month and it's time for a new conversation for all of you supervisors out there! Based on past conversations, we have provided help to one another in ways only another leader can understand! How can […]
That's right, let's talk drones! Did you know that you need to pass an FAA test to fly a drone? We will learn what the test entails, what it costs and what you need to study. Beyond the test you […]
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 […]
This discussion will focus on how to give constructive feedback to enhance performance, and also how to self-advocate for us/more of us/the need for us in our offices.