This training is available again due to popular demand.
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is pleased to offer a free virtual training about coordinating supportive services for people in the pretrial phase. The course takes place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. Space in this training is limited. The deadline to register is Thursday, August 29.
About the Training
Justice systems and their community partners increasingly recognize that most people released pretrial appear for their court hearings and remain law-abiding. Many pretrial services agencies, wisely, have shifted their supervision model to prioritize and focus on supportive services rather than surveillance. This training will provide pretrial services staff (directors, supervisors, and officers) evidence-based and practical ways to support people with need-based services.
Learning Objectives
Participants can expect to do the following by the end of the training:
- Be familiar with the legal and evidence-based principles governing pretrial supervision and how supportive services differ from conditions of release
- Learn how to gather information about a person’s needs
- Understand the best practices for referring people for community-based services
- Hear how several jurisdictions implemented innovative programs designed to support people on pretrial release
- 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 pretrial supervision.
Dr. Kelvin L. Banks, associate director, Center for Effective Public Policy
Dr. Banks has over 20 years of experience in the justice system, with most of the past 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, Center for Effective Public Policy
Ms. Ireland has over 20 years of experience in the justice system at the state and local levels. She previously served as the program manager for Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services in North Carolina.
Application Process
If you are interested in attending the training session on September 5, complete the training registration application by Thursday, August 29.
Participation is limited, and priority consideration will go to pretrial services staff and pretrial practitioners. Space is also available for national technical assistance providers.
APPR will make selection decisions immediately after the August 29 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, operations assistant at the Center for Effective Public Policy, at ssteed@cepp.com.