This social worker meetup will discuss how we advocate for older adults intersecting with the criminal legal system. Whether it is through case management, mitigation, or other advocacy, this population requires a different approach and cognizance of neurocognitive disease and […]
“We the Defenders” is the essential conference for public defense investigators, mitigation specialists, social workers, paralegals, and other core staff - all roles except attorneys – who play a critical role in defense-based work. Development opportunities, networking, collaboration, and sustainability are woven into the various workshops, small groups, plenaries, and sessions at We the Defenders.
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 […]
This month's Supervisor's Discussion will carry forward the conversation of establishing performance standards, growing in the practice, systems of accountability with supervises, and how to track caseloads and the work that is happening on cases.
This week's meetup will discuss peer navigator roles, which offices have peer navigators, how peers are utilized as part of the team, and what special expertise peers bring to this work. The role of "peer navigator" can be broad to […]
We all rely on research or data sets to help us in our mitigation development, so let's have a research swap! Bring a pdf or link to some of your favorite research articles that you use to help bolster your […]
This bring-your-own-case institute is designed for defense teams to work on the mitigation for a non-capital client. The institute is a mix of presentations followed up by small group work facilitated by experienced faculty.
Hey Investigators, We understand how things can get stressful, and we’re here to make it better. Our meetup? It’s more of an open conversation—no strict agenda. It’s Friday, a perfect day to let off steam! Bring your complaints, quirks, and […]
We’re back! JOIN US our September 2024 edition of the RACIAL JUSTICE MEETUP! We will be led by meetup speaker, Vickie Mwitanti, Esq. Vickie will lead us in a presentation - Using Data to Promote Racial Justice In and Out […]
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 […]
This meeting will continue the monthly discussion of the Social Worker Supervisor Meeting. This meeting is open to social workers, mitigation specialists, sentencing advocates, and others in supervisory roles. Kevin Bishop, LCSW, Social Worker Coordinator with The Office of the […]