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Family or domestic homicide is an extreme form of domestic violence where a household member or significant other is murdered. Intrafamilial homicides can take several different forms, including the murder of newborns, infants, siblings, children, parents, significant others, or other […]
The right to self-defense is one of the oldest and most universal concepts in Anglo-American criminal law and criminal procedure. Nonetheless, trial judges across the country are being absolved of erroneously denying the accused's valid request for a substantiated self-defense […]
On this special Thursday Social Worker Meetup (for social workers, mitigation specialists, dispositional advocates, sentencing advocates, and others in similar roles) we will talk about the ways we can emotionally provide support and tangibly provide advocacy and link to resources […]
This meetup is for the supervisors who supervise social workers, mitigation specialists, dispositional advocates, sentencing advocates, etc. The supervisors meetup and discussion will continue the conversation this month focusing on middle managers and influence as supervisors. Stephanne Thornton is the […]
This 90-minute webinar will review recent litigation and other developments in the wake of the publication of the National Public Defense Workload Study (NPDWS). Leading experts and practitioners from different jurisdictions will share their experiences and insights, demonstrating how the workload […]
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (e.g., household dysfunction, abuse, neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community) are traumatic events occurring prior to the age of 18 and are related to long-term negative cognitive, developmental, behavioral, social, and physical health outcomes. […]
Public Defense isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. But constantly showing up for clients, colleagues, and the mission can leave you running on empty, disconnected from your own needs, and feeling like there’s no end in sight. Now add […]
Hi investigators in a supervisory role, it will be the second Wednesday of the month , so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. See you Wednesday! First one of the year, how […]
Join us to learn how you and your office can very easily create an impactful and energizing Gideon Day with a Concert for Indigent Defense in your region. This webinar will explain the simple steps for easily and successfully presenting […]
In this first meetup for 2026, we will talk about what we need. Are you looking for resources or efficiencies? Training ideas, research articles, or collaborations? Case consults? What is it that we need to bolster our work in 2026? […]
This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical, working session—not a webinar. Together, we will: Workshop active campaigns involving statutes, rules, budget advocacy, and administrative reforms. Exchange model bill language, fiscal notes, one-pagers, and testimony templates. Coordinate strategy on […]
