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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Stephanne 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-worker-meetup/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Better Jury Selection During Chaotic Times
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWe live in interesting times. The social and political turmoil creates challenges and opportunities for the criminal justice system and makes the information received from jurors even more critical. This presentation will address how to improve conditions for jury selection and improving questioning techniques for receiving information\, including on sensitive issues such as race\, gender\, immigration and law enforcement credibility. We will discuss law\, strategy\, and de-selection techniques to help your clients’ cases. \nPresenter(s)\nMichael L. Stout
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/better-jury-selection-during-chaotic-times/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/better-jury-selection-during-chaotic-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:DEIJ/Racial Justice MeetUp featuring Guest Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA.  Meetup events are exclusive to NAPD members.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/deij-racial-justice-webinar-series/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155902
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155902
CREATED:20260128T171717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T220354Z
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SUMMARY:The Defender Wellness Collective MeetUp
DESCRIPTION:Together\, We Are the Culture \nAs we build this community\, remember that culture is not imposed; It is grown. \n“You are essential. You are worth sustaining.” \nYou’re not alone. \nLet’s walk this road together\, building a culture of wellness for everyone in public defense. \n  \nLink the NAPD 10 Principles of Sustainability
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/the-defender-wellness-collective-meetup/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T171302Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Drink Consumption and Problematic Behavior: A Clinical\, Forensic Mental Health\, and Neurocriminological Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in the United States and beyond. There is a diverse selection of energy drinks found on the market. Although there is no single definition\, these beverages typically contain high amounts of sugar\, caffeine\, and other stimulants. Excessive consumption of energy drinks can contribute to several adverse emotional\, behavioral\, cognitive\, and physical health outcomes. This training will examine the impact energy drink consumption has on human health and behavior through a clinical\, forensic mental health\, and neurocriminological lens. Other relevant topics of interest discussed include prenatal energy drink exposure\, metabolic syndrome\, risk-taking behaviors\, internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems\, co-occurring substance use problems\, central nervous system dysregulation\, food insecurity\, self-control deficits\, and health risk behaviors\, among others. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training. \n\n\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 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 300 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.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/energy-drink-consumption-and-problematic-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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SUMMARY:NAPD Leadership Institute 2026 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NAPD’s Leadership Institute will occur May 19-22\, 2026 in Detroit\, Michigan.\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Price – Members\n$800.00\n\n\nEarly Bird Price – nonmembers\n$950.00\n\n\nStandard Price – members\n$900.00\n\n\nStandard Price – nonmembers\n$1\,050.00\n\n\n Early Bird Deadline\n By COB March 18th\n\n\n\n  \nWhat to Expect: \nCheck out this year’s schedule here: https://napdleadershipinstitute2026.sched.com/ \nAt the Institute\, leaders will work on both a Case Problem designed to tackle common challenges faced in public defense offices and have the opportunity to discuss their unique issues outside of the case problem. \nSmall Group\, Intensive Coaching: \nParticipants will work in small groups with expert facilitators and participants from across the nation\, Facilitators will guide you through leadership models to explore the Institute Case Problem and address personal leadership challenges. This personalized\, intensive coaching will help you develop solutions to both shared and individual issues. \nWho Should Attend: \nThis training is ideal for both new and experienced leaders from all sectors of public defense—federal\, state\, county\, contract\, and assigned counsel systems. Leaders of investigators\, social workers\, administrators\, and other public defense professionals are encouraged to attend. NAPD’s leadership trainings provide the practical tools you need to bring transformative change to your office\, justice system\, and community. \nLeave the Institute with strategies to apply what you’ve learned\, making an immediate impact when you return to your organization. \n  \nCheck out some of the past event schedules: \nLeadership Institute 2025 Schedule \nLeadership Institute 2023 Schedule \nComments from past participants \n“I thought the conference was great. The topics and presentations were relevant to my work and everyone who presented was a pro. They knew how to relay information in a dynamic way; they taught without being pedantic. They were funny! It’s also nice to be in a space where people are grappling with similar issues. I’ve been to trainings for managers that are meant to be helpful\, but are designed for corporate offices or non-legal settings. This training was completely tailored to PD offices and NOT to corporate America.” \n“This conference was very well tailored to our work and the experience I had this year compared to an earlier version of the conference was much improved! Instead of war stories\, the faculty were poignant\, appropriately vulnerable about their own pitfalls\, and gave good practical advice for moving forward.” \n“NAPD puts on a great conference.  All of the plenary sessions were engaging and motivational.  The addition of the small groups made the discussions at the plenary sessions come to life.” \nHotel Details \nEach attendee is responsible for their own accommodations.  Below are the details of the discounted rate associated with our event. \nFort Pontchartrain Detroit\, a Wyndham Hotel\n2 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, Michigan 48226\nRate:  $152.00 per night\nCut off date is April 24\, 2026\nReservation Link:  https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/55399?checkInDate=05/18/2026&checkOutDate=05/22/2026&groupCode=051826NAP\n\nPlease review NAPD Event Policies regarding attendance and cancellations
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/leadership-institute-2026/
LOCATION:Detroit\, Michigan\, Detroit\, MI
CATEGORIES:In Person Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155902
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Stephanne 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-worker-meetup/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155902
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155902
CREATED:20260128T194505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T162634Z
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SUMMARY:DEIJ/Racial Justice Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/deij-racial-justice-meet-up/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T150000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Courtroom: Public Defenders and Our Value to Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPublic defender\, Partners for Justice co-founder\, and author Emily Galvin Almanza joins NAPD for a conversation about who we are\, and the incredible value we hold as a community. How are public defenders impacting public safety? What role do we play in helping lower public health costs or increasing the chances that a neighborhood will thrive? How are public defenders innovating around the country—and how are they getting the resources to do it? In this fireside chat\, Emily will discuss the national landscape of defense innovation and what works when it comes to increasing both our resources and our impact. \nPresenter Bio:\nEmily Galvin Almanza is the co-founder and executive director of Partners\nfor Justice\, a nonprofit creating a new collaborative model designed to\nempower public defenders nationwide. Prior to founding PFJ\, Emily fought\nfor clients inside the LA County Public Defender\, Santa Clara County Public\nDefender\, and Bronx Defenders\, and with the Stanford Three Strikes Project.\nEmily clerked for the Honorable Thelton Henderson of the United States\nDistrict Court for the Northern District of California\, and is a graduate of\nHarvard University and Stanford Law School\, where she earned the Deborah\nRhode Prize for her work in the public interest. In 2017\, she was named one\nof the American Bar Association’s Top 40 Young Lawyers.\nGalvin-Almanza’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, The Washington\nPost\, Newsweek\, Teen Vogue\, and TIME\, and her upcoming book\, The Price\nof Mercy\, will be published by Crown in February of 2026.\nSee her writing and interview clips at emilygalvinalmanza.com\, on X at\n@GalvinAlmanza\, or on BlueSky at @galvinalmanza.bsky.social.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/beyond-the-courtroom-public-defenders-and-our-value-to-our-community/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://publicdefenders-us.zoom.us/j/85908421721?pwd=FvdPJ2bDFD4Tkcrz3ihiQdNi0wIkfX.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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