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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
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Upcoming Events

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

Together Towards Justice

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

  • September 24
  • 1:00 pm EDT

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January 27, 2026    
3:30 pm EST - 5:00 pm EST
Advancing Real Change, Inc. will host quarterly one-hour Zoom calls for capital defenders on Tuesdays 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.
January 28, 2026    
7:00 pm EST - 8:00 pm EST
Join Chief Federal Defender Dumaka Shabazz for an interactive demonstration that moves beyond abstract theory into the trenches of modern advocacy. Attendees will learn how to harness the the power of AI to confront the darkside of technology, dissecting the “hallucinations” that ruin careers and define the boundaries of responsible use.
February 10, 2026    
5:30 pm PST - 8:00 pm PST
February 13, 2026    
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.
February 18, 2026    
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 40-minute session with experienced mitigation professionals. The information discussed during each session is confidential. Update: All time slots for this call have been reserved. Please check the calendar for the next Ask a Mitigation Specialist call.
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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.

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

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