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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meet-Up: Help! I Need an Expert (Witness)
DESCRIPTION:Need help with this registration process?  Watch this video.   \nThis meetup will discuss how we can brainstorm and identify\, consult with\, research\, and prep expert witnesses with our team. Knowing when an expert witness is needed is one thing\, finding one is another\, and having team discussions about that need is a third. We will cover these aspects in our discussion so bring your ideas\, thoughts\, blockages\, and resources to this meetup! \nStephanne Cline Thornton is a West Virginia native who has worked in and around criminal defense and mitigation for more than 20 years in Georgia\, Colorado\, and West Virginia. She is currently the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program\, and owner of Transform Legal\, a consultancy focused on mitigation\, training\, and sustainability. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor\, Stephanne focuses on proper assessment for and access to trauma and substance use disorder treatment to ensure the health and well-being of affected individuals. Stephanne is on the Trauma-Informed Care Network Speakers Bureau and uses that platform to call attention to the intersection of secondary traumatic stress and legal practice. She approaches her work with clients\, lawyers\, social workers\, and mitigation specialists through a contextualized mitigation lens.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/sw-meetup-help-expert/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup - 04/05/2024 2:00 EST\, 1:00 CST - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hey Investigators\, \nWe 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 successes. Let’s hang out! \nCome join us\, \nJon \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-4-5-2024-open-chat/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-4-5-2024-open-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T120000
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SUMMARY:Transforming Public Defense: Redefining Our Culture\, Sustaining Ourselves\, Centering Our Clients
DESCRIPTION:April 9-12\, 2024 \nTraverse City\, Michigan   Delamar Hotel   \nMarch 6 deadline on Room block rate $134 (plus taxes and fees).   Click here to reserve rooms. or call 231-947-3700 and reference group code NAPD0424 \nPricing before Feb 20\, 2024   $700 NAPD Members\, $800 Non Members \nPricing Feb 21 and beyond  $800 NAPD Members\, $900 Non Members \nNeed help with this registration process?  Watch this video.   \nScholarship Application – Due March 1   \nCheck out the current schedule – still developing \nClient centered public defense systems recognize that redefining our culture and building systems to support the sustainability and wellbeing of their teams is critical. This leads to higher quality representation\, increased retention\, and greater recruiting success. \nThis conference will model an approach to public defense gatherings creating space for the participants to renew their commitment to the work\, network and share ideas\, and begin drafting plans to bring sustainable\, practical solutions back to their organizations. \nThis conference will focus on the following areas: \n\nCultivating a culture around wellbeing\nHandling challenges related to culture change\nResponding to microaggressions and implicit bias\nHealing from racial trauma\nDeveloping structured crisis debriefings\nAddressing physical and psychological safety in the workplace\nManaging toxic workplaces\nCreating and maintaining boundaries\nShifting the mindset and adding structure and purpose to self-care\nImplementing NAPD’s “10 Principles for Creating Sustainability in Public Defense“\n\nAfter the conference\, we will continue to work together to share progress on our plans and provide support for each other. \nNAPD Events and Cancellation Policy
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/transforming-public-defense-redefining-our-culture-sustaining-ourselves-centering-our-clients/
LOCATION:Delamar Hotel\, 615 East Front Street\, Traverse City\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
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SUMMARY:Join us for the April 2024 edition of the RACIAL JUSTICE MEETUP!
DESCRIPTION:We will be led by guest meetup speaker\, Bahar Mirhosseni. Bahar will lead us in discussion about public defense\, racial justice\, and SWANA communities. You definitely don’t want to miss this!\n\nThe meetup agenda\, speaker bio\, and reminders will be posted on the listserv.\n\nBe sure that you don’t miss a Racial Justice Meetup (every second Tuesday of the month) or our discussions by adding our calendar and joining the listserv.\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/join-us-for-the-april-2024-edition-of-the-racial-justice-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/join-us-for-the-april-2024-edition-of-the-racial-justice-meetup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Supervisor meetup
DESCRIPTION:Supervisors\, leaders and senior investigators \nPlease join us next Wednesday for our monthly meetup\, bring your concerns\, issues and successes! \nSee you then!
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-supervisor-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T150000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hey Investigators\, \nWe 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 successes. Let’s hang out! \nCome join us\, \nJon \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-open-chat-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Work Meetup TUESDAY Edition on Beginnings and Endings
DESCRIPTION:Beginnings and endings of client meetings are a critical part of the relationship building process and help provide supportive closure to the end of the relationship when a case concludes. This intentionality is critical in our work but we do not often talk about it. This meetup will be an open discussion of what we say and how we introduce ourselves when meeting clients for the first time to develop mitigation\, and how we promote closure and discuss the end of our working relationship together when the case concludes. Join this special Tuesday meetup! \nStephanne Cline Thornton is a West Virginia native who has worked in and around criminal defense and mitigation for more than 20 years in Georgia\, Colorado\, and West Virginia. She is currently the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program\, and owner of Transform Legal\, a consultancy focused on mitigation\, training\, and sustainability. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor\, Stephanne focuses on proper assessment for and access to trauma and substance use disorder treatment to ensure the health and well-being of affected individuals. Stephanne is on the Trauma-Informed Care Network Speakers Bureau and uses that platform to call attention to the intersection of secondary traumatic stress and legal practice. She approaches her work with clients\, lawyers\, social workers\, and mitigation specialists through a contextualized mitigation lens.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-work-meetup-tuesday-edition-on-beginnings-and-endings/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Supervisors Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This is the next monthly discussion of supervisors of social workers\, dispositional advocates\, mitigation specialists\, social work interns\, alternative sentencing specialists\, and others performing the supervisory role for those in the field. \nFacilitated by:\nKevin Bishop\, LCSW\, Social Worker Coordinator with The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (CO)\nMichael E. Moore\, LMSW\, Social Work Supervisor with The Legal Aid Society\, Criminal Defense Practice (NY)\nClaudia Dunne\, LICSW\, Director of Social Work & Private Social Service Vendors\, Youth Advocacy Division (YAD)\, CPCS (MA).
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-supervisors-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T150000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hey Investigators\, \nWe 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 successes. Let’s hang out! \nCome join us\, \nJon \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-open-chat-3/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event - Mastering Public Defense Workloads Strategies: Through Practical Learning Labs
DESCRIPTION:Featuring (in alphabetical order) \nRobert Boruchowitz\, Professor at Seattle University School of Law and Former Director of The Defender Association\nHeather Cessna\, Executive Director of the Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services\nKawan Clinton\, Deputy Attorney in Charge of Manhattan Criminal Defense Practice at the Legal Aid Society\nDanny Engelberg\, Chief District Defender\, New Orleans\nMary Fox\, Missouri State Public Defender Director\nMolly Gilbert\, Investigator & President of a Union Chapter of both Line Attorneys and Staff\, KCDPD/SEIU\, Seattle\, WA\nStephen Hanlon\nMano Raju\, San Francisco Public Defender \nThe National Association for Public Defense is proud to present a comprehensive 90-minute program designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field. Through a unique learning lab model\, our expert presenters will deliver concise 10–15-minute demonstrations\, providing you with practical insights and strategies for effective public defense. Note: There will be two-40 minute sessions.  \nJoin us as we dive into the intricacies of the profession\, equipping you with valuable “how-to” techniques that can transform the way you navigate the boardrooms\, courtroom\, budget presentations\, and more. From preparing compelling written press releases to leveraging the newly released workload study and data to increase capacity and/or funding\, this program promises to empower you with the tools necessary for success. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to advance your career in public defense. Register now for our immersive learning lab experience: “Mastering Public Defense Strategies.” \nNAPD is committed to supporting members as they develop responses to the ongoing crises of excessive workload\, threats to independence\, inadequate compensation\, and staff attrition. The publication of the new National Public Defense Workload Study provides a great opportunity to transform the conversation about public defense and can be a catalyst for significant change. \n As NAPD said when the study was released\, this milestone “study gives public defenders across the country\, including in your community\, a tool for evaluating current personnel needs. When compared to local data\, the study’s recommendations are likely to show that the demands of mass criminalization far outstrip the supply of available defenders.”   \n NAPD’s Workload Committee is organizing this Learning Lab to provide defenders an opportunity to discuss how to use the Study to advocate for additional funding and for the expansion of diversion programs that can reduce the demand for appointed counsel.  Topics for discussion will include how to develop and present a budget request\, how to support requests for additional funding\, how to work with community partners to develop political support\, and how to prepare op-eds and press releases about key elements of defenders’ needs.  In addition\, there will be discussion on how to determine whether and when to declare unavailability to accept additional cases and how to prepare for possible motions or other litigation related to workload.  There will be plenty of opportunities to share ideas in small group settings and to request assistance from Workload Committee members after the Learning Lab ends.  \n The Workload Committee members include current and former defender managers from across the country from a variety of types of defender programs and are familiar with NAPD policy statements and national standards\, including the ABA’s Eight Guidelines of Public Defense Related to Excessive Workloads.  They have offered to provide advice to defenders facing workload challenges. \n Learning Lab Format: \nThis 90-minute program will have two 40-minute sessions. The model being utilized is a learning lab. Presenters will provide a 10–15-minute presentation that provides participants with a “how-to” demonstration. A learning lab can be defined as a hands-on interactive session where participants actively engage in practical exercises or experiments to enhance their learning experience.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/virtual-event-mastering-public-defense-strategies-through-practical-learning-labs-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T140000
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SUMMARY:DEI advocates\, JOIN US our April 2024 edition of the DEIJ+ MEETUP!
DESCRIPTION:We will be led by meetup speaker\, Christina Tavares. Christina will lead us in a candid conversation about DEI work – Naming It\, Working Through It\, & Keeping Community. Come ready to engage and brainstorm! You’ll regret missing it!\n\nThe meetup agenda\, speaker bio\, and reminders will be posted on the listserv.\n\nBe sure that you don’t miss a Racial Justice Meetup (every fourth Wednesday of the month) or our discussions by adding our calendar and joining the listserv.\n\nNot on the listserv? Send your request to be added to the DEIJ listserv to BGT\, DEIJ Coordinator\, at Brittanygt@publicdefenders.us.\n\nSee you soon\, DEIJ!
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/dei-advocates-join-us-our-april-2024-edition-of-the-deij-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T150000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hey Investigators\, \nWe 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 successes. Let’s hang out! \nCome join us\, \nJon \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-open-chat-4/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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