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NAPD 2026 We The Defenders
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Tuesday, October 6
 

9:00am EDT

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Auditorium

9:15am EDT

Deep Forgiveness - Opening Plenary
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium

10:30am EDT

An Introduction to Mitigation Writing: Journalistic and Social Justice for Results
Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditMitigation development must find a work product, and mitigation writing is a naturally compelling and persuasive product...but only if used in conjunction with social justice advocacy and journalistic style. This session will introduce attendees to the ways in which mitigation writing can be journalistic writing, compelling the finder of fact to care...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

10:30am EDT

The Evolution of Criminal Defense Mitigation through the Voice of Practitioners: An Exploratory Research Study.
Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditCriminal defense mitigation and its main occupational outlet, the Mitigation Specialist, have evolved and expanded since Gideon v. Wainwright.  Employed by various names such as Forensic Social Worker, Dispositional Advisor, Mitigation Specialist, and more, these unique professionals and their roles are vital to the traditional operation and...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

10:30am EDT

Facing the Algorithm: AI Police Reports and Machine-Generated Evidence
Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Machines are now helping write the record. We will start with AI-assisted police narratives: how they are made, how to spot them when they land on your desk, and how to defend against them today (what to demand: drafts, versions, prompts, logs; how to dissect raw media versus polished text). Then we will widen to other machine-generated evidence and close with a court-facing framework for a single...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

10:30am EDT

The Defender's Toolbox for Public Speaking
Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Explore your potential as a confident and effective speaker with "The Defender's Toolbox for Public Speaking." This is a lively, interactive session that will utilize exercises and approaches to performance that are designed to boost your public speaking skills in a supportive, playful environment. Whether you're gearing up to testify, leading your team, or just looking to spice up your...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Auditorium

10:30am EDT

Trial-Ready: Skills-Based Strategies for Public Defense Paralegals
Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
This skills-based session is designed for paralegals serving in public defense environments, with a focus on the critical role they play in preparing cases for trial. Attendees will explore practical strategies for supporting attorneys through the drafting of pretrial motions, organizing and managing case files, preparing exhibits, coordinating discovery, and anticipating trial needs. The session...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

11:30am EDT

Lunch Break (on your own)
Tuesday October 6, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday October 6, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Social Worker Plenary: Telling A Mitigation Story You Can Feel
Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditStories activate the parts of the human brain that would be used if we were actually experiencing the story. How we tell our clients' stories impacts how the listeners experience and understand the information. In this session, we will discuss strategies for turning the facts of a case into stories that paint a picture decision-makers can...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Auditorium

1:00pm EDT

Employee Bill of Rights
Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
R. E. S. P. E. C. T.A Discussion for & about Core Staff in Public Defense OfficesOffice dynamics, especially between attorney and non-attorney staff members, can be a challenging topic to address.  Join this workshop where we identify standards and basic rights for the workplace and have a candid  and constructive conversation about the realities of the Core Staff...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

1:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Interviewing and Safety For Investigators
Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This course provides practical, field-tested strategies to help public defense investigators conduct effective interviews while staying safe in unpredictable environments. Participants will learn techniques for building rapport, assessing risk, maintaining situational awareness, and navigating challenging subjects
Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

1:00pm EDT

The Gideon Blueprint 2.0: Building AI the Judiciary Can Trust
Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This session tells the inside story of how one federal defender office built and governed its own AI system—fully on-premises, never in the cloud—and what that journey revealed about the future of AI in the courts. We’ll walk through how “practice-first” experimentation (Gideon 1.0) evolved into a “policy-first” governance model (Blueprint 2.0) that now informs judiciary-wide...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

2:15pm EDT

Refueling the Leader Inside Because Leadership Fatigue is Real
Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis session recognizes and validates the sleepless nights, the doubts, and yes those feelings of loneliness and isolation that leaders may face. How do we maintain our compassion satisfaction and sustainability while working in unjust and oppressive systems, acknowledging high levels of stress, feelings of burnout, inadequacy, and limited resources for...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

2:15pm EDT

Writing Workshop: Journalistic Tools for Mitigation Storytelling
Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis one‑hour workshop equips mitigation specialists with practical writing tools grounded in the Just Practice framework and journalistic techniques. Participants will learn to distill complex client narratives into clear, compelling stories that emphasize resilience while maintaining ethical integrity. Through structured prompts, they will practice...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Auditorium

2:15pm EDT

CV Workshop: Psssst…It’s Not a Resume!
Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Have you ever noticed that cops love to talk about their “training and experience”!?! This workshop will discuss the rationale for building a witness’s credibility and apply it to criminal defense investigators and mitigation specialists. You have a lot of training and experience of your own to share. We will identify CV red flags, the elements of a solid CV, and start the process of working...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

2:15pm EDT

Inside the DUI Process: What the Defense Needs to Know: Part 1
Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Part One focuses on promoting accuracy and integrity in sobriety testing, not discrediting officers. It walks through the phases of a DUI arrest—from observing a vehicle in motion to personal contact and pre-arrest screening—and explains the three main field sobriety tests: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn, and One Leg Stand. Each test’s purpose, common indicators of impairment, and...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

2:15pm EDT

Systems at Work: Income Inequality and Justice Access
Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
This course offers a clear, evidence-informed review of how economic conditions and policy choices shape people’s ability to obtain fair legal representation and navigate the justice system. Participants will examine structural factors, service gaps, and practical responses that affect access to counsel, case outcomes, and client stability, with an emphasis on actionable strategies for public...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

3:30pm EDT

An Introduction to Defense-Victim Outreach (DVO)
Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditFor 25 years, defense attorneys in criminal cases have been engaging Defense-Victim Outreach (DVO) specialists to assist in reaching out to family members whose loved ones have been murdered and to survivors of violent crime. This session is an introduction to DVO that covers key concepts and ideas, and offers tools for engaging a DVO in your...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Auditorium

3:30pm EDT

Cell Phone Location Mapping
Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Use of cell phone location activity based on proximity to cellular towers is increasingly common in representation of criminal defendants. This presentation will provide an overview of how cellular phones communicate with the network, the way in which this information is retained by the cellular provider, and examples of how this data may translate into mapping for your cases. It will also include...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

3:30pm EDT

Give 'Em the Old Razzle Dazzle: Lessons on Communication and Project Management from Costuming Musicals
Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bring your jazz hands and sequins while we dive into the world of musical theatre to uncover valuable lessons in event management and communication. Whether it's conferences, an office party, or other group gatherings, administrative professionals may find themselves at the helm of organizing events or projects and the communications that go alongside them.This presentation will share creative...
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

3:30pm EDT

Inside the DUI Process: What the Defense Need to Know: Part 2
Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
 Part Two takes a deeper look at the testing conducted by officers. Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) represents the next level of training, building a foundational understanding of drug-related impairment and detection. The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program is the final step, providing officers with advanced knowledge of the signs and symptoms of drug impairment....
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

4:30pm EDT

Shirt Exchange, Additional Merch Purchasing
Tuesday October 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Tuesday October 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Auditorium
 
Wednesday, October 7
 

9:00am EDT

Advanced Storytelling in Criminal Cases: Strategies, Persuasion, and Techniques
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis interactive session is designed to help attendees develop effective storytelling strategies for their criminal cases. The goal is to equip participants with persuasive techniques that enable them to achieve the desired outcomes for their often marginalized clients.Presentation Goals in Criminal Cases1. Developing a Storytelling StrategyA successful...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium

9:00am EDT

Cell Phone Extractions
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Cell phones extractions are digital copies of a client or witness' mobile device that often contain a voluminous amount of data which can be daunting to navigate or even access. This session is designed to provide an overview of cell phone forensic reports generated in the extraction process, frequently through programs like Cellebrite or Magnet, with a goal of assisting users in navigating this...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

9:00am EDT

Human Performance Toxicology: Determining Driver Impairment
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Human performance, when it comes to driving or operating any vehicle, is important in assuring the safety of individuals. When it comes to determining impairment, there are many things to consider. This webinar will give the participant a better understanding of the test involved in determining impairment, the classes of drug that are evaluated in the test and the analysis of the biological...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

9:00am EDT

Managing Up
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
How to practice management skills to build productive working relationships with supervisors and leadership.

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

9:00am EDT

WWW Recap
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Most Wednesdays this past couple of years or so, Jon has provided websites that would be immediately usable to his fellow investigators throughout the US. He will share some of his favorite new websites and how they can be best utilized for your cases. Great for the whole team! Come join us!

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

10:15am EDT

Creating Space for Leadership Growth in an Equity Challenged World
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis session focuses on our leadership responsibility for the career development of our teams while working from a social justice lens. In this work, the inequities and marginalization of our clients’ lives is front and center in our daily work. And so, in this world of work, being inclusive as a leader isn’t optional. Building a safe and...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

10:15am EDT

Mitigating Gideon: Revisiting the Public Defender and Its Role in an Equitable America.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditIn this era of unprecedented political change, where the momentum of criminal justice reform and social justice has halted at the fifth anniversary of the George Floyd Era, the public defender shines as a beacon of equity and equality. This session speaks to our times and highlights the role of criminal defense mitigation and its particular micro,...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Auditorium

10:15am EDT

Spoonful of Sugar: The Art of Effective Communication
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Step into the whimsical world of Mary Poppins to discover the secrets of effective communication. This session uses the charm and wit of Mary Poppins as a backdrop to explore strategies for navigating conversations with empathy, clarity, and impact. Whether working with clients or handling challenging discussions, participants will gain insights into building trust, tailoring communication styles,...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

10:15am EDT

The Basics of Criminal Investigation: Let's Talk About It
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Are you new or new-ish to criminal defense investigations?  Let’s talk about some of the basic of fact investigations to help you get started.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

11:30am EDT

Carving Out Your Role on the Defense Team
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditInterdisciplinary collaboration can be complex, especially when diverse training and degrees produce distinct skill sets. Navigating how these skills complement one another is not always straightforward. This session will explore how social workers and mitigation specialists, through discipline-specific expertise, can enhance and support the work of...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Auditorium

11:30am EDT

Code of Respect: Cultural Competence in the Trenches of Public Defense
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Working in public defense means stepping into the lives and communities of people whose experiences may look nothing like our own. Code of Respect explores what it means to practice true cultural competence—not by claiming to know everything, but by leading with awareness, humility, and respect. This session dives into how investigators and social workers can navigate cultural differences...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

11:30am EDT

Doing More With Less: Practical Technology for Public Defense
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

In this session, we will explore ways you can use technology to make your practice more efficient.  From data storage to creating a digital Trial Notebook, Mary Hotovy and Corey Smith will bring the blur of the tech world into clear focus. 
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

11:30am EDT

Kaizen for PD Offices
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Being a public defender is already hard work, but outdated or inconsistent workflows can make the job harder than it needs to be. This session introduces Kaizen, a simple and practical approach to continuous improvement that helps teams reduce frustration, eliminate wasted effort, and create smoother, more consistent processes. We'll explore real PD examples and discover how small,...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

12:30pm EDT

Lunch Break (on your own)
Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Eddie Ellis Plenary Session
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Auditorium

2:45pm EDT

The Heart of Mitigation: Holistic Defense 101
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis presentation focuses on things a new mitigation specialist would need to know when starting their career, including the basics of Holistic Defense, the Bronx Defender study, and tips on how to be successful in your role.Objectives:Acquire knowledge of the origins and fundamentals of Holistic DefenseAdvance understanding of the various roles of a...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Auditorium

2:45pm EDT

Defending in the Digital Age: The Challenges of Tech-Driven Policing
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
This one-hour session provides an engaging look into the rapidly evolving world of police technology. From the use of artificial intelligence in investigations to the growing role of drones and surveillance systems, attendees will gain insight into how modern tools are reshaping policing. The presentation will explore technologies such as AI-based report generation, facial recognition, and...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

2:45pm EDT

Making Your Place on the Team
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

2:45pm EDT

The Multi-Generational Workplace
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

4:00pm EDT

Client Interaction & De-Escalation Techniques For Public Defense Paralegals
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Paralegals in public defense must be equipped with practical, skill-based tools to navigate difficult client interactions, especially in the context of trauma, crisis, and high-stress legal proceedings. This session focuses on building concrete communication skills that support effective client engagement, including de-escalation techniques, managing emotionally charged conversations, and...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1, 2

4:00pm EDT

Prepare to be Crossed!
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Welcome to one of the most stressful moments of your career…the examination of your work in a public setting. This session will review the best practices, and potential pitfalls, for when you are inevitably called to testify as a witness. We will also discuss some of the common tactics used by the state to discredit your testimony. Attorneys are great at prepping our witnesses on substance, but...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

4:00pm EDT

THC/Cannabis Toxicology: Recognizing Impairment
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
With the legalization of marijuana and the recent innovations in the delivery and ingestion of Cannabisin both psychoactive and non-psychoactive forms, there has been a surge of Cannabis related cases inthe criminal arena. This presentation is designed to educate attorneys and investigators on the DREprocess and how it applies when Cannabis is the drug perceived to be resulting in...
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

4:00pm EDT

Workshop for Mid-level Managers and Division Heads
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Managing in public defense is different. This participant-driven meetup offers a space for mid-level leaders to compare notes, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with concrete ideas for their teams. Perfect for managers and leaders who:
  1. feel stuck in the middle;
  2. were promoted from within their own team; and
  3. are expected to lead without being taught how.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19
 
Thursday, October 8
 

9:00am EDT

Social Worker Plenary: Social Work Ethics in Criminal Defense
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditBoth social workers and attorneys have ethics to follow related to their own professional practice and discipline, but what happens when those practices and disciplines intersect? How does a social worker's ethical standard comport with an attorney's ethical standard in criminal defense? This session will explore the ethics involved in criminal defense...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium

9:00am EDT

Communication Challenges Workshop: Connecting through Conflict
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Communicating in relationships can be hard. We've all been in the situation when a call, email, or in-person conversation gets contentious and has the potential to blow up into a confrontation or develop into an ongoing issue. Many of us are hesitant or uncertain when it comes to addressing conflict in relationships.  In this workshop, we will work together through a series of scenarios to...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

9:00am EDT

Defense In Detail: Why What We Find Changes Everything
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Every case tells a story—but the details determine how that story is told. Defense in Detail highlights the critical role of investigation and mitigation in uncovering facts that shape outcomes, strategies, and lives. This session explores how thorough investigative work goes beyond reports and records—it reveals context, exposes bias, and uncovers truth that can shift the entire...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

9:00am EDT

Inside The System From Two Different Perspectives
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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.
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

10:15am EDT

Effective Advocacy: Using Mitigation Products to Tell a Client’s Story
Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditThis presentation focuses on the different types of work product that a Mitigation Specialist can provide the defense team and basic information on how to gather information / create these productObjectives:Develop an understanding of holistic defense and client centered representationAdvance understanding of mitigation, including ways to gather...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Auditorium

10:15am EDT

The Seeds of Toby: The Continual Imperative of Holistic Criminal Justice Reform
Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
*This session is eligible for NASW CEU CreditWhy is there continued racial disparity within the American criminal justice system? Is it the past war on drugs, a racialized criminal justice system, or historic societal constructs that intentionally embolden this unfortunate and continued reality? This session speaks to the notion of a cultural identity crisis in many who frequent the criminal...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 22

10:15am EDT

Navigating the Transition to Investigator/Paralegal Leadership
Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
This class will cover strategies in transitioning from a traditional investigator/paralegal to leading your unit. The techniques will be applicable whether your unit covers a single county or a multi-county district. Topics will cover both state and federal investigator/paralegal leadership challenges and how best to implement these concreate skillsets to create a team environment. Whether your...
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Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
West Wing Harrison Hall Conference 19

10:15am EDT

This is Gonna Get Weird: A Course for New and Future Leaders
Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
This presentation addresses that team building is a process and any one can initiate that process, but it will take stepping outside of the comfort zone to make it happen. This doesn’t necessarily have to be the “team leader”. This presentation outline tips to make it easier, but it’s still gonna be weird.

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
East Wing Wabash Hall Conference 4, 5

11:30am EDT

Cynthia Roseberry - Plenary
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Auditorium

12:30pm EDT

Social Worker CEU Request Form
Thursday October 8, 2026 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
If you are a social worker seeking CEU credit and a certificate, please follow this link and complete the CE
Evaluation (linked on the form) and information on the linked form.
Thursday October 8, 2026 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
 
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