Historical and Legal Foundations of Pretrial Justice
Previously entitled Pretrial 101, this popular workshop provides those new to the pretrial justice field an overview of the historical and legal foundations. Faculty will review the long-standing history of bail, surety bond, and pretrial services. Case law and an analysis of state bail laws will also be presented. Attendees will take a pre-test and post-test utilizing a fun, interactive, audience response system.
Professional Standards for Pretrial
This workshop is identical to the 4-hour course offered to students at the National Institute of Corrections' bi-annual Orientation for New Pretrial Executives.Attendees will review the current standards for pretrial as promulgated by the American Bar Association, National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies, and National District Attorneys Association. Attendees will take a pre-test and post-test utilizing a fun, interactive, audience response system.
Interviewing Techniques
This workshop provides a brief overview of the best techniques for successfully interviewing defendants during a difficult time in their lives. Taught by a former Pretrial Officer from Miami-Dade and Federal Probation Officer, attendees will be entertained and educated during an interactive and fun session. Prizes are given for the best performances or stories of real interviews!
Ethics for Pretrial Professionals
The way in which pretrial professional present themselves and the standards of personal conduct to which we hold ourselves are cornerstones of public service. This workshop will provide an overview of ethics and the NAPSA Code of Conduct.
Pretrial Risk Assessment and Recommendations to the Court
With the heavy focus on evidence-based practice, more and more jurisdictions are utilizing objective risk assessment criteria. This is great! But how do these tools work, how are they developed, who's using what and what should staff know about risk scores and making recommendations to the court? This workshop was designed to answer some basic questions and provide attendees with an overview of the current state of pretrial risk assessment research, policy and practice at the local level.
Courtroom Etiquette for Pretrial Professionals
We all know that how defendants present themselves in court can make a difference to the outcome of that event. Did you also know that how pretrial staff present themselves in court affects their credibility and may impact the recommendations they make? Attendees will be entertained and educated about courtroom etiquette, engaging in fun exercises. If you want to be taken more seriously in court, or learn some skills to pass along to defendants or colleagues, join us.
Supervising Defendants
This workshop provides a brief overview of the best techniques for successfully supervising defendants. Taught by Julie Murray, former Pretrial Officer from Miami-Dade and Federal Probation Officer, and based on training provided to federal pretrial and probation officers, attendees will be entertained and educated during an interactive and fun session.
Pretrial 101 Webinar
If you were unable to watch the one-hour "Pretrial 101" webinar hosted by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance's National Training and Technical Assistance Center, on December 14th, you can now watch the video at the BJA NTTAC website. The webinar provided information regarding traditional bail practices and how high-functioning pretrial risk assessment and management systems can better assure community safety and rate of court appearance. The succinct and informative presentation serves as a very good primer on Pretrial Services, and is only one hour long. There is also a question-and-answer period at the end of the video, and you can email Lindsey Carlson, General Counsel at the Pretrial Justice Institute (who gave the presentation) and submit follow-up questions.