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This webinar will provide defenders with an update on the rapidly changing landscape of immigration law. We will focus on those changes that may directly impact your clients and give you information and tools you can use in advising and […]
Social workers, mitigation specialists, dispositional advocates, alternative sentencing specialists, and others are familiar with providing information and education on our roles. This meetup will focus specifically on the organized/structured education/information/training that you offer or facilitate or participate in your offices. […]
In this program I will walk through the process of designing and implementing a formalized mentorship program that is tailored for your agency. We will talk about the goals and benefits of the program, and how to generate buy-in. We […]
HI all, Supervisors and lead investigators second Wednesday of the month is coming, so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. Join us! See you on Wednesday, Jon
Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the findings of the 2025 AI in Justice Survey, which gathered perspectives from nearly 400 justice professionals nationwide. This session will explore how public defenders are navigating increasing administrative and […]
Join us in Baltimore for NAPD's groundbreaking gathering of public defense thought leaders to tackle the issues challenging us in doing this work.
In The People v. White (1979), Dan White’s legal team employed a legal strategy that has since become widely known as the “Twinkie Defense.” Specifically, his lawyers argued that White’s diet, which included an over-reliance on unhealthy foods, contributed to […]
Workflows can be an impactful visualization of a process, a road map, and a way to identify bottlenecks, system failures, and breaks in support. This tool can make underused and complex processes accessible- especially when the process has little to […]
The DEIJ and Racial Justice Meetups are happy to present its May 2025 webinar in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month. This presentation aims to raise awareness, foster cultural understanding, and explore ways to improve fairness in the public defense system […]
Litigating Racism is a workshop that educates participants on the intersection of race and the criminal system. Advocates will be given the historical context of racialized oppression in the American criminal legal system. Understanding the historical context of racism will […]
Inside the System pulls back the curtain on the justice system—taught by someone who’s worked both sides. Everything from arrests to courtroom battles, real insight every future law enforcer or advocate needs. Dyllan Leonard is a former police officer and […]