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SUMMARY:Social Work Meetup: Team Work Makes Dream Work
DESCRIPTION: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 proactively\, actively\, and responsively work our ways into the team (or reintegrate back into the team) to do our best collective and collaborative work. Join the discussions to share ways you put yourself back in the team! \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 Social Work Training and Resource Coordinator for NAPD\, 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. \n 
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup: 10/04/2024 2:00 ET\, 1:00 CT\, 12:00 MT\, 11:00 PT - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Investigators\, \nWe 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\, complaints\, wins\, or whatever is on your mind. Let’s hop online\, and catch up! \nSee you on Friday! \nJon
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SUMMARY:Investigator Supervisors Meetup: 10/9/2024 - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hi supervisors\, \nIt’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 we help this Month? \nCome join us! \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup: 10/11/2024 2:00 ET\, 1:00 CT\, 12:00 MT\, 11:00 PT – Drones!
DESCRIPTION:That’s right\, let’s talk drones!\nDid 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 need to know how to fly it\, where you are and NOT allowed to fly it and what they can do for us!  We will also be told about costs\, where to get drones and any concerns in using them.  Come Join us!\nJoin us along with these representatives from UAVCoach.com school of drones\, to answer theses questions and all of your others too!\nMike McGuirt\nCustomer Support Manager\nMike served nearly 28 years in the U.S. Air Force\, where he held various management and leadership roles in human resources\, supporting personnel around the globe. Most recently\, he spent 3 years as a high school Aerospace Science Instructor\, where he started and grew the drone program. Mike has a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Mike and his wife of over 30 years raised two sons and lived in many unique places; they now reside in Jonesboro\, AR. \n\n\n\nMichael Miller\nEnrollment Advisor\n\n\nMichael is passionate about helping others and building long lasting relationships. His career path has been an exciting adventure\, marked by diverse experiences in a variety of industries. From his early days as an education advisor in the fitness & wellness industry\, to his most recent role as a financial coach\, Michael has served thousands of clients to better their lives. Through his belief in kindness\, empathy and continuous self-improvement Michael is committed to finding new ways to make a positive impact on the world around him and leaving a legacy of excellence. He spends his free time with his wife\, son and daughter and they all love to dance.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-10-11-2024-drones/
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SUMMARY:Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction: Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Considerations
DESCRIPTION: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 gut-brain axis plays a critical role in food intake\, metabolism\, insulin levels\, perceptions of satiety\, and mood to name a few. The functioning of the gut-brain axis can be influenced by diet\, sleep quality\, environmental toxins\, social surroundings\, and the experience of stress among other factors. Emerging research is also finding that gut-brain axis dysfunction may have significant implications for problematic\, concerning\, and antisocial behaviors. 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 gut-brain axis dysfunction among criminal justice and forensic mental health-based populations. Other topics discussed in this training include neurocriminology\, emotional dysregulation\, impulsive behaviors\, anger\, aggression\, and violence\, substance use disorders\, mental health conditions\, hormonal dysfunction\, prenatal and postnatal trauma\, other life adversities\, central nervous system dysfunction\, allostatic load\, biological despair\, HPA axis dysregulation\, inflammation\, and sleep disturbances. A primary goal of this training is to learn why criminal justice\, forensic mental health\, and legal professionals should become gut-brain axis informed. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training. \nJerrod Brown\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, M.S.\, M.S.\, M.S.\, is a professor\, trainer\, researcher\, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers\, professionals\, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)\, confabulation\, suggestibility\, trauma and other life adversities\, alexithymia\, executive dysfunction\, criminal recidivism\, traumatic brain injury (TBI)\, and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Medical Biochemistry\, Exercise Prescription\, Neuroscience and the Law\, Neuropsychology\, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, Other Health Disabilities (OHD)\, and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021\, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023\, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Currently\, Jerrod is pursuing his fifth master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters\, and recently\, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf\, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines\, newspapers\, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Supervisors Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-supervisors-discussion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Work Meetup: Open Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This week is an open discussion on ideas\, topics\, research\, anonymous/redacted case consults\, whatever is on your mind to share\, discuss\, or engage with! You’ll be in charge of the topics and material so come with ideas in mind! \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-work-meetup-open-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Social Work Meetup: Let's Brainstorm the Tough Cases
DESCRIPTION:This week’s meetup will focus on the tough cases: those you may have a hard time working with\, or because there’s limited rapport built with the client\, or because of community or media attention. Come to the meetup with your tough case scenarios and we will brainstorm together how we might approach it to get over any barriers of mitigation development. \nStephanne Cline Thornton is the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program\, owner of Transform Legal\, focusing on mitigation and training\, and serves as the NAPD Social Work Resource and Training Coordinator. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor focusing on access to trauma and substance use disorder treatment to ensure the health and well-being of affected individuals. Recognizing the prevalent intersection of stress\, trauma\, substance use\, and mental health conditions with some practitioners of the law\, Stephanne believes in health\, sustainability\, and mindful practices to ensure those in the helping professions care for themselves to better care for those they are serving.\nStephanne earned a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University Candler School of Theology in the Honors Program\, and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia. She has been clinically licensed as a social worker and addictions counselor since 2004 and additionally holds certificates as Certified Addiction Counselor Level III\, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional\, and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Stephanne’s clinical training background is in trauma\, and she is on the Trauma-Informed Care Network Speakers Bureau and presents on trauma\, substance use\, and self-care across the state and at national conferences. \nStephanne is a West Virginia State Advisory Committee Member to the United States Commission on Civil Rights\, Chair of the Court Systems and Criminal Justice Populations Subcommittee to the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment\, and is a Board Member on the West Virginia Board of Social Work and West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals. She resides in Charleston\, West Virginia with her husband and their tiger tabby. \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-work-meetup-lets-brainstorm-the-tough-cases/
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