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Join us to celebrate the winners of our annual awards recognizing excellence in mitigation


  • September 24, 2026
  • 1:00 pm EDT
  • Free Admission

Upcoming Events

Ask a Mitigation Specialist

Ask a Mitigation Specialist – August 26

Ask a Mitigation Specialist, a resource program that allows defenders to meet directly and privately with a mitigation specialist for…

  • August 26
  • 3:00 pm EDT
  • Holly Clifton & Kristen Samuels

Webinars

The Interactive Relationship Between Mental Conditions and Substance Use: Reframing Harmful Narratives

This webinar will examine how harmful narratives surrounding mental illness and substance use can obscure the complexity of clients’ lived…

  • September 8
  • 1:00 pm EDT
  • Holly Hagle, Ph.D.

Ask a Mitigation Specialist

Ask a Mitigation Specialist – September 16

Ask a Mitigation Specialist, a resource program that allows defenders to meet directly and privately with a mitigation specialist for…

  • September 16
  • 3:00 pm EDT
  • Mirra Schwartz & Dana Cook

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July 28, 2026    
3:30 pm EDT - 4:45 pm EDT
Advancing Real Change, Inc. will host quarterly 75-minute Zoom calls for capital defenders on Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT . Sign up using the link below.
July 30, 2026    
4:00 pm PDT - 5:30 pm PDT
August 6, 2026    
8:00 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT
Registration for this training is now closed.  This seminar is designed for defense practitioners of all experience levels who would like to gain or strengthen the tools needed to effectively investigate the histories of clients eligible for relief under Maryland’s Second Look Act and other regional post-conviction review statutes or sentencing modification efforts.
August 6, 2026    
6:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT
August 7, 2026    
9:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT
Join Advancing Real Change, Inc. as we host quarterly collaborative one-hour Zoom calls for mitigation specialists around the world dedicated to fostering a global community of practitioners in mitigation. This gathering will focus on sharing strategies, resources, and best practices to navigate the unique challenges of working across diverse legal systems and cultural contexts. Together, we aim to strengthen networks, promote trauma-informed advocacy, and advance the pursuit of justice worldwide. Please Note: This forum is scheduled outside of our normal Thursday schedule and will be hosted on Friday, August 7th. Sign up using the link below.
August 11, 2026    
1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT
This practical follow-up session will examine how defense teams can communicate data related to recidivism and risk assessment results in cases involving clients with sex offenses. Participants will explore strategies for working with experts and presenting evidence-informed information to judges and other decision-makers.
August 19, 2026    
6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT
August 26, 2026    
3:00 pm EDT - 5:10 pm EDT
Ask a Mitigation Specialist, a resource program that allows defenders to meet directly and privately with a mitigation specialist for specific technical assistance. Complete the form below for a 40-minute session with experienced mitigation professionals. The information discussed during each session is confidential. Register using the link below. Update: All time slots have been filled.
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Advancing Real Change Inc. is a leading provider of training and support to a growing community of defense team members across the country. We host a variety of learning opportunities, including Webinars, Lunch and Learn events, Ask a Mitigation Specialist, multi-day trainings, and more. These services are free of charge to ensure that every person facing the loss of their life or liberty has a skilled team of defenders advocating for them.

Scheduled trainings and online events are listed in the calendar above. 

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