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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Collaborative Advocacy Between Systems-Based and Community-Based Advocates
DESCRIPTION:When funding shrinks and caseloads grow\, survivors don’t stop needing support — but the gaps between the advocates serving them can widen. This training brings together two lifelong advocates who built a partnership across systems and community lines in a rural community where resources were never guaranteed and collaboration wasn’t optional — it was the only way to serve victims well. \nDrawing on years of shared casework\, they’ll walk through what it actually looks like to coordinate across roles\, navigate turf and trust\, and center survivors’ needs when neither side has enough on its own. Participants will explore how to build and sustain working relationships between prosecution-based victim advocates and community-based organizations\, share resources without duplicating or competing\, communicate across different professional cultures and mandates\, and show up for survivors as a united front — even when your funding sources\, reporting structures\, and institutional pressures look nothing alike. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Reed has worked in the Criminal Justice field for over thirty years in many capacities. Her roles have included correctional officer\, police officer\, crimes against children detective\, criminal justice instructor\, victim witness director\, and currently a DCJS grant monitor. \nShe served as the Washington County Virginia Victim Witness Director for approximately 13 years. During that time\, her program was recognized by the Virginia Victims Fund and the Virginia House and Senate in 2014. \nSharon instructs across the state of Virginia on victims’ rights\, domestic violence\, basic advocacy\, and collaboration regarding victim services and working with community partners. \nSharon lives and works remotely from her home in Abingdon\, VA with her wonderful son\, Richmond and her two office mates (fur babies) Teeny and Miracle. \nJudy Clark is a Family Services Specialist in Adult Protective Services with the Washington County Department of Social Services. She has a BA in Criminal Justice from Bluefield University. Judy is a certified Sexual Assault Advocate and a Nationally Accredited Victim’s Advocate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe was a community-based advocate for over a decade providing direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention and personal advocacy in civil and criminal court proceedings. In her current role\, Judy investigates allegations of abuse\, neglect\, and exploitation of vulnerable and elderly people. She also provides services to improve the lives of these individuals while ensuring their safety and dignity. \nJudy is the Co-Chair of the Washington County and City of Bristol\, VA Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT)\, Coordinator for the region’s Vulnerable Adult Multi-disciplinary Team (VAM)\, and a member of the Southwest Virginia Elder Justice Task Force. She is part of the Region 4 Department of Criminal Justice Crisis Response Team (CRT) and the NOVA National Crisis Response Team to provide crisis intervention\, education and emotional first aid in the aftermath of a critical incident\, either small-scale or mass-casualty. For eight years\, Judy was part of a team of professionals trained by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life to provide education to law enforcement officers geared specifically toward victims of violence over the age of 50 across the state. \nIn 2018\, Judy received the Outstanding Community Service Award from Emory & Henry College for her participation and collaboration on the Office on Violence Against Women’s Campus Initiative. \nShe was honored to be one of the recipients of the 2023 Virginia Attorney General Office’s Unsung Hero Award recognizing Virginians who provide exemplary service and support to victims of crime in Virginia.
URL:https://prosecutorsalliance.org/event/stronger-together-sc-training/
CATEGORIES:Survivor Center Training
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SUMMARY:Sentencing Discretion: Latest Research and Model Policies
DESCRIPTION:🚨 Please note: as of February 2026\, all Third Thursday trainings will have individual Zoom links for registration rather than a recurring link\, so you will need to register each month. \nThis training explores emerging research and evolving approaches to sentencing discretion. Professor Eyal Aharoni will share insights from his work examining how information shapes decision-making\, followed by a discussion from Oren Gur and Sarah Boyette on efforts within the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office to address lengthy sentences. The session will highlight current developments and offer a closer look at how research and practice are intersecting in this space. \nEligible for 1 Hour of General CLE Credit in CA. Email us regarding credit in other states. \nRegister Now\nSpeakers \nEyal Aharoni is an Associate Professor of Psychology\, Philosophy\, and Cognitive Neuroscience at Georgia State University. His research program focuses on moral and legal cognition and behavior including judgment and decision making. He previously conducted policy research at the RAND Corporation\, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Mind Research Network for Neurodiagnostic Discovery (2009 – 2012)\, and served as a research fellow for the MacArthur Law & Neuroscience Project (2007 – 2008). Aharoni earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and religious studies and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California\, Santa Barbara (UCSB). \n  \n \nOren Gur\, PhD\, serves as Policy Advisor to the Philadelphia District Attorney and is Director of Research and the DATA (District Attorney’s Transparency Analytics) Lab. The DATA Lab uses research and data analytics to inform prosecutorial policy and practice\, increase efficiency\, transparency\, and accountability\, and reduce harms through criminal justice reform. Dr. Gur conducts original research\, partners with academic institutions and community organizations\, and evaluates prosecutorial practices to guide evidence-based reforms. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation\, ensuring the District Attorney’s Office operates with transparency while advancing more effective and equitable justice strategies in Philadelphia and beyond. \nOren was born and raised in Philadelphia\, where he lives with his wife and two children. Oren’s B.A. (Urban Studies) and M.S. (Criminology) are from the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. (Criminology\, Law & Justice) is from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Prior to joining the DAO\, he was an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Penn State Abington.
URL:https://prosecutorsalliance.org/event/sentencing-discretion/
CATEGORIES:Third Thursday
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SUMMARY:Post-Conviction Resource Centers for Survivors and Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Following a conviction\, many crime victims and survivors feel unprepared for the ongoing legal activity that can follow – such as appeals\, parole hearings\, or conviction and sentence reviews. The Post Conviction Resource Center (PCRC) is a newly launched online hub that offers clear information and compassionate support during this often confusing stage for both survivors and practitioners. During this presentation\, Healing Justice staff will introduce their organization and provide a guided walkthrough of the two new PCRC websites\, demonstrating how to effectively use the available tools and resources designed for survivors and practitioners. \nThe PCRC for Survivors serves as a centralized space where victims and survivors can access critical information\, practical resources\, and direct advocate assistance related to all types of post-conviction case activity. The PCRC for Practitioners offers tools\, guidance\, and best practices for prosecutors\, law enforcement\, judges\, victim advocates\, and the media to support victims and survivors during cases involving post-conviction claims of innocence and exonerations. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Shefter is the Director of Healing Programs at Healing Justice\, where she oversees the development and implementation of programs aimed at promoting healing for individuals harmed by wrongful convictions. With a Master of Social Work\, Brittany’s expertise in restorative practices\, qualitative research\, and program development enhances existing programs and creates new opportunities to engage the communities served. \nDuring her nine years with Healing Justice\, Brittany has focused on increasing support and connection for victims and survivors of crimes involving claims of factual innocence and exoneration. Currently\, she serves as the project coordinator for the OVC-funded development of the Post-Conviction Resource Center\, furthering her commitment to providing vital resources and support for victims and survivors in the post-conviction setting. \nClaire Liepert is the Director of Justice Programs at Healing Justice. With a deep passion for justice and commitment to continuous improvement\, Claire strives to create a legal system that is more responsive\, compassionate and effective in supporting those impacted by crime and wrongful convictions. Claire is a dedicated leader with extensive experience in victim services\, victims’ rights\, and driving meaningful system change. She has provided direct support to crime victims and survivors as a victim advocate\, and led multidisciplinary teams to strengthen partnerships and enhance the overall response to victims and survivors. \nClaire holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership Education\, and her graduate research focused on understanding the needs of victims\, exploring how their needs are met by service providers\, and identifying gaps in response.
URL:https://prosecutorsalliance.org/event/post-conviction-resource-centers/
CATEGORIES:Survivor Center Training
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding Harm\, Healing\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This foundational training offers participants a grounding in the core principles of trauma and trauma-informed care. We’ll explore what trauma is\, how it shows up in people’s lives and bodies\, and the profound ways it can shape behavior\, relationships\, and access to services. Participants will gain insight into the different types of trauma\, including acute\, chronic\, and complex trauma\, and how adverse experiences across the lifespan can impact survivors. \nIn addition to understanding individual trauma\, the training will explore the broader context of systemic and collective trauma—including racism\, poverty\, ableism\, and other forms of structural harm. Together\, we’ll examine how systems that are meant to offer support can instead perpetuate trauma\, particularly for historically marginalized communities. \nThroughout the session\, we will center the importance of resilience—both individual and collective—as a powerful counter to trauma. Participants will leave with practical strategies to apply trauma-informed principles in their work and with a deeper appreciation for the role of trust\, safety\, and empowerment in supporting healing. \nThis training is ideal for advocates\, service providers\, and organizational leaders who are newer to trauma-informed approaches or looking to revisit the fundamentals through an equity-centered lens. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\n\n\nRobyn C. Sordelett is a clinical social worker and advocate for trauma-informed care and violence prevention. Her career includes work in the criminal justice system\, community organizations\, and legislative advocacy on a federal and state level. Robyn is committed to empowering advocates to address their own psychological and emotional health in order to enhance survivor outcomes and wellness in the field. Her work focuses on vicarious trauma and resilience\, systemic causes of burnout\, and sustainable advocacy practices. Robyn has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from the University of Richmond and received her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
URL:https://prosecutorsalliance.org/event/foundations-trauma-informed-care/
CATEGORIES:Survivor Center Training
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