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Free Workshop
•Pretrial Basics
This free introductory workshop is for anyone seeking a better understanding of how the pretrial system works—and its impact on communities. Join our upcoming sessions this fall.
Overview
Pretrial Basics is an introductory workshop for anyone seeking a better understanding of how the pretrial process works, who the decision-makers are, and where there are opportunities for improvement. Together we’ll discuss the current national landscape—and examples of how some communities are approaching change. You will also have the chance to share your own questions, experiences, interests, and where you hope to go from here.
This high-level overview is ideal for folks who are new to pretrial concepts and want to get “up to speed” quickly. If you are already working to advance change inside or outside of the system, consider registering for Equitable Pretrial Justice to get the most benefit.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs or email us at up@pretrial.org.
Who should enroll?
Community members, organizers, or anyone new to pretrial justice who is looking for opportunities to take action.
Pricing
About Our Pricing: PJI uses a tiered pricing structure to acknowledge differences in accessibility while reflecting the value and cost of our courses. We also offer a 20% discount for groups of 5 or more. To register your group, contact us at up@pretrial.org.
Available Dates
October 5 @ 1-3PM ET
Enroll TodayNovember 3 @ 12-2PM ET
Enroll TodayDecember 5 @ 2-4PM ET
Enroll TodayHelpful Tip
We want to hear from you—and see you! This workshop is very interactive. Plan to join with your camera on to get the most out of your experience.
Faculty
Kevin Beckford
Senior Associate, Partnership & Engagement
Over the past decade, Kevin has provided strategy support to nonprofits and campaigns across the country, and has led advocacy efforts around racial justice and equity in education. He is also the co-founder of a Black-led nonprofit that leverages the power of hip-hop to expand opportunities to youth.
Meghan Guevara
Executive Partner
Meghan is driven by a passion for building community wellness and dismantling structures of oppression. Over the past 17 years, she has worked on a broad range of national, state and local training and technical assistance initiatives that critically examine and improve the way public systems function—most recently helping local coalitions and jurisdictions develop antiracist solutions for pretrial policies and practices.
Shavonte Keaton
Senior Associate, Local Change Work
As a former foster youth and child of a formerly incarcerated parent, Shavonte has spent over a decade of her career using her life experiences to support her work in advancing systemic solutions to the distinct challenges and barriers that system-involved youth and their families face. At PJI, Shavonte develops and implements the organization’s change work and curriculum.
Tenille Patterson
Executive Partner
Tenille’s work at PJI is part of a lifelong mission to create safe, nurturing workplaces for people representing diversity of thought, lived experience, gender, race, and ethnicity. A CPA by trade, she transitioned to the nonprofit field to align with her spirit of advocacy and social justice. She has spent the last ten years as an executive leader, helping to drive transformational change in nonprofit organizations, including PJI and the Center for Urban Families.