Training

Partners for Justice offers customizable training for public defender offices seeking to implement more collaborative, holistic representation

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HOW IT WORKS

PFJ offers training for a variety of audiences, including attorneys, social workers, and other client services staff.

Our training programs are tailored to the unique context and needs of each organization. PFJ’s offerings range from one-time webinars on a targeted topic to multi-day intensives to curriculum development and delivery.

Training can be delivered virtually or in-person.PFJ also hosts an annual Collaborative Defense Conference, welcoming defenders from across the country to engage in three days of curated workshops and networking with other offices.

Training programs delivered across the US:

1

Core principles of collaborative defense representation & tactical steps any defender can take to start practicing more collaboratively

2

How to deploy persuasive and proactive mitigation for better outcomes throughout the legal case

3

Foundations of Client Advocacy: A six-month curriculum to equip new client services staff with the essential knowledge and skills to support their clients

4

How to craft and deliver a persuasive, well-informed bail argument

5

Identifying a client’s civil, family, and other legal needs stemming from the criminal case – and how to address them

6

How to build a community resource map and leverage those resources to support clients

7

Strategies and tools to work effectively in an interdisciplinary defense team

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How to communicate the power and value of public defense to drive resources and spur government investment