Join APPR at the TAPS & NAPSA Virtual Regional Conference in April 2021
APPR is featured in several workshops at the joint Texas Association of Pretrial Services’ (TAPS) & National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies’ (NAPSA) 2021 virtual regional conference. TAPS & NAPSA will live-stream the event over several days from April 20 to April 29. Learn more about this year’s conference.
APPR will host three workshops. APPR will also host a “discussion room” on April 29 from 5:00 pm—5:30 pm to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about APPR and the materials and resources it offers to the pretrial field.
Register now for your spot at TAPS & NAPSA 2021 and join us at the workshops described below.
A View from the Bench: Leading Pretrial Reform
Tuesday, April 20
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Are you interested in hearing the judicial perspective on how they make critical pretrial release and detention decisions? Judicial officers are often the champions of their local pretrial improvement process and are called upon to provide a consistent positive energy to the effort and inspire others by communicating a persuasive vision and path. This session will feature a panel of three judges who have led reform efforts in their jurisdiction and they will share their insight and lessons learned.
Moderator
Tanya Anderson, Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy
Panelists
The Hon. Robbin J. Stuckert, Judge, DeKalb County (IL)
The Hon. Mark E. Spitzer, Judge Grant County (IN)
The Hon. Jeffrey Kremers, Judge (Ret.), Milwaukee County (WI)
Responsible Use of a Pretrial Assessment Tool
Tuesday, April 27
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
In recent years, pretrial assessment tools have played a central role in many jurisdictions’ efforts to improve their pretrial systems. But, standing alone, pretrial assessment tools are simply an additional source of information. And, if not used appropriately, they may not contribute to improved outcomes. This session will cover when and how to use assessment tools, how they are developed, and what their scores mean for decision makers. It will also cover strategies for ensuring that an assessment tool advances, rather than undermines, racial equity.
Presenters
Alison Shames, Senior Associate, Center for Effective Public Policy and Co-Director, Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research
Matt Alsdorf, Senior Advisor, Center for Effective Public Policy,
Supportive Services for Pretrial Supervision
Thursday, April 29
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Justice system and community partners increasingly recognize that most people released pretrial appear for their court hearings and remain arrest-free. Accordingly, many pretrial services agencies have wisely shifted their supervision model to prioritize and focus on delivering supportive services rather than emphasizing surveillance. This panel will feature several jurisdictions that have implemented innovative programs designed to support their clients while on pretrial release.
Moderator
Dr. Kelvin L. Banks, Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy
Panelists
Jackie Hunt, Pretrial Supervisor, DeKalb County (IL)
De’Anna Lawson, Director of Pretrial Services, Orleans Parish (LA) Criminal Court
Liz Hassett, Grant Manager, Pennington County (SD)
Cristina Barron, Chief Program Officer, San Francisco (CA) Pretrial Diversion Project
APPR Networking Session
Thursday, April 29
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET
APPR will sponsor a “discussion room” during the breakout Networking Session to provide an opportunity for people to learn about APPR and the materials and resources available to the pretrial field.