Hi investigators in a supervisory role, it will be the second Wednesday of the month , so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. See you Wednesday at 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 12:00 […]
Join The Juror Project’s Director, William C. Snowden, Esq. and Deputy Director, Porsha-Shaf’on Venable, Esq., as they educate our people about jury service and jury nullification. Through their work, these amazing advocates “aim to change the makeup of juries to […]
This meetup is a discussion for and with social worker supervisors supervising social workers, sentencing advocates, dispositional advocates, mitigation specialists and others performing these roles in indigent defense offices. Stephanne Thornton, NAPD Social Work Training and Resource Coordinator and Kevin […]
Antiracist Expert Evidence: An Exploration of Racism & Its Relevance in Criminal Defense Litigation Demonstrating the influence of racism is vital to the practice of criminal defense, yet many attorneys do not know how to prove racism in court. Visiting […]
This Friday we will be having an open chat for our meetup. What are your challenges for your position, within your office, your client or just want to run an idea past your fellow investigators throughout the country, come join […]
Through a range of educational opportunities, you will gain the tools and insights needed to be a more effective advocate for racial justice in your work as a public defense professional. You will also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country who share your commitment to advancing the cause of justice for all.
We know that people experiencing poverty are over represented in the criminal legal system because we see these individuals in indigent defense. There is a cost to the legal system that exacerbates poverty and unfairly punishes those who are unable […]
This dynamic and client-centered webinar explores how implicit bias shapes the daily practice of criminal defense. From jury selection to client communication, attorneys make high-stakes decisions influenced by unconscious assumptions. Using research, real-life examples, humor, and strategy, this presentation gives […]
Mitigation specialists, dispositional advisors, sentencing advocates, social workers, and others in similar roles are part of the defense team. However, it is not always clear in all offices or on all teams what role we can or should play on […]
Hi investigators in a supervisory role, it's the second Wednesday of the month , how do we do write evaluations now that we are the boss? How do give feedback without offending and yet, get them to where they need […]
This Friday we will be having an open chat for our meetup. What are your challenges for your position, within your office, your client or just want to run an idea past your fellow investigators throughout the country, come join […]
Justice-involved individuals are more likely than the general population to experience chronic health problems (e.g., obesity-related health problems, type 2 diabetes, respiratory diseases, and chronic pain). These conditions usually last for prolonged durations and require ongoing medical treatment. Further, chronic […]
