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SUMMARY:Blind Spots: Seeing the Bias that Hurts our Clients
DESCRIPTION: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 lawyers and nonlawyers practical tools to recognize and interrupt bias-without shame or defensiveness. Teaching Goals . . . To define implicit bias and explain how it differs from racism and prejudice To identify ways bias can affect clients\, jurors\, and witnesses during representation To apply practical strategies to reduce bias in courtroom decision making and advocacy. \n Kenneth Hardin\nKenneth is the founding Executive Director of Harris County’s first Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) Office in Houston\, Texas. As the former MAC Director\, Kenneth led an office that managed the appointment process and provided holistic services for attorneys qualified to accept misdemeanor appointments in the third largest county in the nation. Prior to his appointment\, Kenneth practiced at both the Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Houston\, TX and his “home” office of the Orleans Public Defender’s Office in New Orleans\, LA. Being born and raised Louisiana\, he received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) before graduating law school from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston\, Texas.  Kenneth has handled and tried several cases over his career including but not limited to drug\, burglary\, robbery\, murder\, and rape cases. Kenneth is also very active on increasing community awareness regarding the negative implications of mass incarceration. Kenneth was featured on BET’s “the DA versus Black America” in 2016 as well “60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper” in 2017 discussing the impact of underfunded public defender offices.  In 2018\, Kenneth co-hosted a full day seminar for the NFL and New Orleans Saints on oppression in the criminal justice system and the challenges that public defenders have in changing the narrative.  Kenneth is licensed to practice law in Texas\, Louisiana\, and in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Additionally\, Kenneth is recurring faculty for the Harvard Trial Advocacy Program (in Cambridge\, Massachusetts)\, a graduate and recurring faculty at Gideon’s Promise (in Atlanta\, Georgia)\, a former board member for Gideon’s Promise\, a graduate of National Criminal Defense College\, a graduate of the Louisiana Defender Training Institute\, and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. In 2019\, Kenneth was the recipient of the Stephen B. Bright Public Defender Award—a national award given annually in recognition to attorneys on their contribution to improving the quality of indigent defense.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/blind-spots-seeing-the-bias-that-hurts-our-clients/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/blind-spots-seeing-the-bias-that-hurts-our-clients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meetup: Team Representation
DESCRIPTION: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 the team. The value and range of skills we can add to the team’s representation is sometimes hidden within our teams and offices; how can we shine a light on our talents and establish our expertise as a valuable member of the team? How can we enhance collaboration across the team in the process? This meetup will discuss these topics and source some ideas from the group to discuss how we are connecting\, collaborating\, and shining our lights on our skills! \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/team-representation/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/team-representation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Supervisor Meetup - Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Hi  investigators in a supervisory role\, \nit’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 to be? Let’s chat on how your office handles this process\, what forms you use\, and how does it effect your investigator’s paycheck too. \nSee you Wednesday – 2:00 ET\, 1:00 CT\, 12:00 MT\, 11:00 PT \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-supervisor-meetup-evals-2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-supervisor-meetup-evals-2025-11-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122423
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup: -Open Chat
DESCRIPTION: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 us! \nSee you at 2:00 EST 1:00 CST 12:00 MST 11:00 TODAY! \n\n\n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-11-14-2025/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-11-14-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122423
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SUMMARY:Chronic Health Problems Among Justice-Involved Individuals: Causes\, Consequences\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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 health problems frequently have high comorbidity rates with mental health issues (e.g.\, depression and trauma) and behavioral problems (e.g.\, substance use). When these conditions go unrecognized or untreated\, affected individuals often struggle to maintain employment\, care for themselves\, navigate the criminal justice system\, reenter society\, and comply with the conditions of community supervision (i.e.\, probation and parole). This innovative training is designed to increase awareness about chronic health problems and their consequences in criminal justice settings. Attendees will learn about the causes\, risk factors\, and common co-occurring conditions for chronic health problems including cognitive deficits (e.g.\, executive dysfunction)\, dietary practices\, food insecurity\, mental health problems (e.g.\, alexithymia\, anxiety\, and depression)\, sedentary behaviors\, sleep problems\, social isolation\, stress\, substance misuse\, traumatic brain injuries\, and other pre-existing conditions. The training will conclude by identifying multidisciplinary\, holistic\, integrative\, and health-promoting screening\, intake\, intervention\, and treatment approaches that can help address the nuanced physical\, cognitive\, and behavioral health needs of justice-involved individuals. Empirically based research findings are 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 is also the founder and co-editor-in-chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). 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)\, intellectual and developmental disabilities\, confabulation\, suggestibility\, sleep disturbances\, serious and persistent mental health disorders\, 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\, Dyslexia\, 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 also holds a wide range of professional certifications and has completed several comprehensive training programs. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters\, and previously 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 and has appeared in two documentaries related to the topic of FASD. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/chronic-health-problems-among-justice-involved-individuals/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
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SUMMARY:MEETUP MASHUP  - DEIJ & Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:DEIJ & Racial Justice Meetups \n\n\nJoin us at this November 2025 Meetup Mashup at 1 p.m. (est) /  12 p.m. (cst) / 11 a.m. (mt)/ 10 a.m. (pst) .  Meetup materials and Zoom link will be sent via the listserv. \n\n\n\nSee you soon! \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/meetup-mashup/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122423
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Supervisor Discussion Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This Meetup is for Supervisors of social workers\, mitigation specialists\, sentencing advocates\, dispositional specialists\, and others in similar roles. This is a discussion for supervisors and the topic will be a continuation of last month’s meetup discussion. \nStephanne Thornton\, Social Work Training and Resource Coordinator\, and Kevin Bishop\, Social Work Coordinator with the Alternate Defense Counsel of Colorado
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-supervisor-discussion-meetup-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-supervisor-discussion-meetup-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T143000
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SUMMARY:2025 NAPD Women's Virtual Conference: We Are The Ones We've Been Waiting For
DESCRIPTION:CEU APPROVAL: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886791803-8026) for 6 continuing education contact hours. Please check your state requirements for continuing education credits to ensure you are eligible per your Board. To order a CEU certificate\, click HERE. \nLATE REGISTRANTS: To join the WVC25 conference as a late registrant after the program has begun on 11/20 or 11/21\, please click HERE. \n  \nThis November\, we once again gather for advocacy\, encouragement\, empowerment\, training workshops\, development\, networking\, and renewal. \nWe gather for community. We gather to support. \nThis powerful conference is filled with workshops\, self-care events\, networking\, celebration and much\, much more. We will acquire knowledge\, obtain resources\, and make connections that will elevate you to reach your professional and personal goals. \nThis November\, we gather for sisterhood. \nThis event invites speakers who have been historically marginalized by age\, gender\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, disability\, sexual orientation\, sexual identity\, education\, national origin\, or any other distinguishing characteristic or trait. The goal of this event is to uplift marginalized perspectives within the public defense community. \nThis gathering is for all individuals\, in all job titles\, and practitioners who work or support public defense: attorneys\, paralegals\, core staff\, social workers\, trainers\, policy advocates\, and more. We also encourage and invite law students to join us. NAPD is committed to creating an event in a safe space that brings inspiration and transformation to persons of all gender identities\, and for this event\, we will specifically amplify female\, non-binary\, and/or gender non-conforming voices in public defense. \nFocus areas returning this year: \n\nProfessional Growth & Leadership – sessions that help participants develop their leadership voice or facilitating professional/personal growth\nWell-Being and Self-Care – sessions that prioritize wellness and self care within the public defense community\nRepresenting Women\, Families\, Children – sessions that center around the circumstances\, challenges\, and celebrations of representing women\, families and children\nIntersectionality and Connecting Our Stories – sessions amplifying when our voices are marginalized in the communities we serve\nWomen and Racial Justice – sessions centering around the pursuit of racial justice and equality\n\nTicket Prices \n$100 each for 1-9 attendees\n$75 each bulk for 10-25\n$50 each bulk for 26-100\n$35 each bulk for 101+ \nRegular ticket sales have closed\, but late registrants can register at the link in red above.  CEU certificates also remain available through the link above.  If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to attend the conference after the start time of the event or have any other questions\,  please contact events@publicdefenders.us\n  \nHere’s the 2025 Schedule\n 
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/2025-womens-conf/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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