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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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April 28, 2026    
1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT
Join us for our next webinar on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET. This seminar will examine current research concerning individuals convicted of sexual offenses. Click the link below to register.
May 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 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.
May 12, 2026    
7:00 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT
Join us Thursday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss The Deserving with the author and ARC's founding executive director, Dr. Elizabeth Vartkessian. Click the button below to register.
May 20, 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 for this call have been reserved. Please check the calendar for the next Ask a Mitigation Specialist call.
May 26, 2026    
1:00 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT
This webinar highlights the questions defense teams should ask to support ethical compliance when choosing to adopt artificial intelligence across critical workflows. Attendees will gain practical steps to protect confidentiality and privilege while evaluating vendor safeguards and risk.
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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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