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  • October 15, 2026
  • Commerce Street Books
    499 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • 6:00 pm EDT
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The Deserving Book Talk: Charlottesville, VA

  • October 15
  • 6:00 pm EDT
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Capital Defense Community Resilience Forum

Advancing Real Change, Inc. will host quarterly 75-minute Zoom calls for capital defenders on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. ET /…

  • October 20
  • 3:30 pm EDT

  • Rita Radostitz, Susannah Sheffer, and Katherine Ashton

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Ask a Mitigation Specialist

Ask a Mitigation Specialist – October 21

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

  • October 21
  • 3:00 pm EDT

  • Amy Williams & Heather Barrow

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Capital Defense Community Resilience Discussion Forum
October 27, 2025    
3:30 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT
Advancing Real Change, Inc. will host quarterly one-hour Zoom calls for capital defenders on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. ET . With the increase in number and frequency of executions over the past few months, this session will specifically focus on preparing for and recovering from an execution. Sign up using the link below.
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Disaggregating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Doctrine
October 28, 2025    
1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT
Focusing on disaggregating the Supreme Court’s four distinct constitutional categories of ineffective assistance, criminal defense attorneys will learn how a more nuanced approach can move courts toward a more accurate and effective framework for litigating and evaluating claims. Register using the link below
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International Forum for Mitigation Practitioners
November 6, 2025    
9:00 am EST - 10:00 am EST
Join Advancing Real Change, Inc. as we host quarterly collaborative one-hour Zoom calls for mitigation specialists around the world on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. ET, 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. Sign up using the link below.
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Assessing Competency in High Stakes Cases
November 18, 2025    
1:00 pm EST - 2:30 pm EST
This webinar will examine how to address competency effectively in high-stakes criminal cases. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what legal competence entails, how to recognize potential signs of incompetence, and how to work effectively with experts to support fair and just outcomes. Register using the link below
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Ask a Mitigation Specialist - November 19
November 19, 2025    
3:00 pm EST - 5:00 pm EST
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 25-minute session with experienced mitigation professionals. The information discussed during each session is confidential. Registration for this event has closed.
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ARC provides free Training and Education

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.

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