Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research is pleased to offer a free virtual training series on racial equity. Our team will guide you through the nuances of using data to foster equity in your jurisdiction. This is a hands-on session. We will combine the presentation of content with a practical exercise, giving you the opportunity to practice applying these strategies to real-world, data-related challenges. The training will be held on Wednesday, November 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. Please apply by Wednesday, November 22.
About the Training
Dive deep into the world of data with us—and help make your system more equitable. We’ll cover the intricacies of gathering and using both qualitative and quantitative data. You’ll also gain insights into common pitfalls and challenges, enriched by examples from jurisdictions we’ve worked in. We believe in the power of real stories, and throughout the workshop we’ll share examples from our work in the field, providing you with actionable insights and lessons learned.
By the end of the session, you’ll not only grasp the importance of using data to inform changes in your policies and practices but also be equipped with additional tools and knowledge to use data as a problem-solving tool. Join us for “Data-Driven Equity: Transforming Insights into Action” to help address disparities in your pretrial system.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand how data can inform policy and practice changes to address racial disparities in your pretrial system
- Leverage data as a problem-solving tool that can help stakeholders center racial equity
- Learn through interactive exercises and group discussion how data disaggregated by race and ethnicity can help jurisdictions develop strategies and make policy or practice changes that address racial disparities in their systems.
- Provide a supportive space where criminal legal system stakeholders and pretrial practitioners can share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and identify resources to advance racial equity
- Be familiar with APPR resources and the APPR Community
Training Faculty
The trainers for this session have spent years working with system and community stakeholders to increase equity across systems.
Anna Wong, racial justice and well-being associate, W. Haywood Burns Institute
Ms. Wong is a member of the Social Justice and Well-Being team with the Burns Institute (BI). She provides technical assistance to BI sites, analyzes data, assists in developing local strategies to reduce disparities, conducts policy research, and facilitates training for youth justice professionals around the country.
Clarence Ford, data & policy research analyst, W. Haywood Burns Institute
Mr. Ford is a member of the Social Justice and Well-Being team with the Burns Institute. He focuses on recent developments in research and legislation and analyzes data to understand the impact of justice-system decision making on people of color.
Orleny Rojas, senior manager for racial equity and justice, Center for Effective Public Policy
Before joining CEPP, where she supports the APPR initiative, Ms. Rojas managed the implementation and operation of New York City’s Supervised Release Program in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island as director of criminal court operations. She led a team of social service practitioners who partnered with community organizations to meet the needs of pretrial participants and improve pretrial outcomes. Ms. Rojas has more than 12 years of experience working with criminal justice and community stakeholders to center and address the needs of vulnerable populations.
Registration Process
Prospective participants must complete the training registration by Wednesday, November 22, to attend. Participants will receive additional information about the training, including how to attend the online session and access related resources after the registration deadline.
Please direct any questions to Samuel Steed, operations assistant at the Center for Effective Public Policy, at ssteed@cepp.com.