All of the trainings and webinars we host are free to the community. Topics range from providing supportive pretrial services to creating meaningful community engagement and more.
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December 2022
Criminal legal system experts and behavioral science experts will explain key principles related to procedural justice and behavioral science and apply them to communications with people awaiting trial.
November 2022
Learn how to create a culture and develop practices that promote success. Methods are focused on honoring the presumption of innocence, the requirement of “least restrictive means,” and the principle of human dignity.
May 2023
Learn how to be intentional about identifying and addressing client needs, and shift pretrial services away from surveillance to supportive services.
January 2024
Learn about the differences and similarities between pretrial and probation—the definitions, goals, and measurable outcomes—and why it is important to understand them.
December 2023
This training provides an overview of best practices in responding to compliance and noncompliance with pretrial conditions of release.
December 2024
A training on building internal trust and legitimacy for pretrial advancement.
March 2023
Learn about current trends in pretrial reform and how the national landscape is being shaped by litigation efforts and legislative proposals.
November 2024
Learn about the participatory pretrial model to support a more inclusive process.
September 2023
An introduction to the key elements of a fair, effective, and legally sound first appearance hearing.
November 2023
Better understand the need for pretrial detention hearings, their role in the pretrial system, and the practical steps for implementing and strengthening them.
October 2023
Learn how to use local data to understand and improve your pretrial system.
June 2024
Learn how the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois impacted the daily operations of the court and hear about lessons learned relevant to other states or localities seeking to make similar changes to their pretrial system.
November 2021
Learn how to apply research to your pretrial policies and practices.
October 2022
This is the first in a series designed to help pretrial system stakeholders and their community partners develop effective responses to address and reduce the harm associated with DV/IPV.
January 2023
The second in a series designed to help pretrial system stakeholders and their community partners develop effective responses to address and reduce the harm associated with DV/IPV.
June 2023
The third in a series designed to help pretrial system stakeholders and their community partners develop effective responses to address and reduce the harm associated with DV/IPV.
October 2023
The fourth in a series designed to help pretrial system stakeholders and their community partners develop effective responses to address and reduce the harm associated with DV/IPV.
October 2024
Learn about the broad responsibilities of firearms in domestic violence/intimate partner violence-related matters.
October 2024
Learn how partnering with community-based organizations to offer survivor-centered approaches can address and reduce harm related to DV/IPV.
March 2024
This training was designed to help pretrial system stakeholders and their community partners develop effective responses to address and reduce the harms associated with domestic violence/intimate partner violence.
April and May 2023
Explore meaningful community engagement and the range of approaches available to build relationships with community members in this four-session workshop.
November 2023
Dive deep into the intricacies of gathering and using both qualitative and quantitative data. This training provides insights into common pitfalls and challenges, enriched by examples from our work in the field. It provides actionable insights and lessons learned.
August 2024
Learn what constitutes meaningful community engagement, gain an understanding of a range of engagement approaches, and learn how to assess local readiness for engaging the public.
September 2022
Learn more about common challenges to communicating about your pretrial system and how to address them.
January 2025
Learn more about common challenges to communicating about your pretrial system and how to address them.
August 2021
Fidelity is essential to successfully implement the PSA. Learn how to effectively use the Guide to High-Fidelity Implementation of the PSA.
April 2024
Completing regular validation studies helps ensure that the PSA is predictive for the local population. Learn about several local PSA validation studies and lessons learned.
July 2021
Listen to a facilitated discussion on creating and maintaining a violent offense list for the PSA.
May 2024
Learn why quality assurance (QA) is necessary and how to create a QA policy to increase the fidelity and accuracy of the PSA.
November 2021
Learn how to develop an effective and research-based Release Conditions Matrix for the PSA.