This free training is available again due to popular demand.
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this virtual training about creating a pretrial supervision culture and developing practices that promote success. The training will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 22.
If you have already attended this course, please do not register for it again.
About the Training
The training will provide pretrial services staff (directors, supervisors, officers) with practical, evidence-based ways their agency can promote people’s pretrial success. The methods discussed in the training honor the presumption of innocence, the requirement of “least restrictive means,” and the principle of human dignity. Upholding these principles shifts the focus of supervision from managing failure to promoting success.
Space in this training is limited. Prospective participants must complete a training registration application by Wednesday, February 21, and be selected to attend.
Learning Objectives
Participants can expect the following by the end of the training:
- To be familiar with the legal principles governing pretrial release conditions
- To understand how the frequency and intensity of monitoring should vary according to the likelihood of a person’s pretrial success
- To become more aware of how the “check-in” environment can promote success
- To better understand best practices for responding to compliance and noncompliance
- To be familiar with APPR resources and the APPR Community
Training Faculty
The trainers for this session have many years of experience with pretrial justice, especially in pretrial supervision.
Dr. Kelvin L. Banks, associate director at the Center for Effective Public Policy
Dr. Banks has over 20 years of justice system experience, with about 10 years in pretrial justice. He was previously the director for Harris County Pretrial Services and the Third Circuit Court of Michigan’s Pretrial Services.
Jessica Ireland, senior manager at the Center for Effective Public Policy
Ms. Ireland has more than 20 years of experience in the justice system at both the state and local levels. She previously served as the program manager for Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services.
Application Process
If you want to attend the training on February 29, please complete the application. You must submit your application by Wednesday, February 21.
Participation in this training event is limited, and priority consideration for this training will go to pretrial services staff and practitioners. Space is also available for national technical assistance providers.
APPR will make selection decisions immediately after the February 21 registration deadline. Confirmed participants will receive additional information about the training, including how to attend the sessions and access related resources.
Please direct any questions to Samuel Steed, program assistant at the Center for Effective Public Policy, at ssteed@cepp.com.