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2026 Baltimore Seminar | Mitigation as the Standard: Strengthening Justice Advocacy 

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  • July 1, 2026
  • ARC, Inc.’s Baltimore Office
    7 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202
  • 8:00 am EDT

  • Jessica Sutton, Katherine Ashton, Elizabeth Vartkessian, and Amy Vosburg-Casey

  • Free Admission
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Webinars

Compassionate Release Advocacy: Building Strong Cases for Relief

The session will offer practical strategies for building strong compassionate release requests. Participants will understand how to prioritize records and…

  • July 14
  • 1:00 pm EDT

  • Jessica Graf

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Ask a Mitigation Specialist

Ask a Mitigation Specialist – July 15

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

  • July 15
  • 3:00 pm EDT

  • Heather Barrow & Miriam Bankston

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Forums

Capital Defense Community Resilience Forum

Advancing Real Change, Inc. will host quarterly 75-minute Zoom calls for capital defenders on Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30…

  • July 28
  • 3:30 pm EDT

  • Rita Radostitz, Susannah Sheffer, and Katherine Ashton

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Capital Defense Community Resilience Forum
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.
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2026 Mitigation in Second Look Cases Training
August 6, 2026    
8:00 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT
ARC, Inc.'s Baltimore Office
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.
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International Forum for Mitigation Practitioners
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.
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Clients with Sex Offenses, Part II: Interpreting the Data for Defense Advocacy
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.
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The Deserving Book Talk: Hyattsville Library
August 19, 2026    
6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT
Hyattsville Public Library
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Ask a Mitigation Specialist - August 26
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.
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Events on July 28, 2026
28 Jul
Capital Defense Community Resilience Forum
28 Jul 26
Events on August 6, 2026
06 Aug
2026 Mitigation in Second Look Cases Training
6 Aug 26
Baltimore
Events on August 7, 2026
07 Aug
International Forum for Mitigation Practitioners
7 Aug 26
Events on August 11, 2026
11 Aug
Clients with Sex Offenses, Part II: Interpreting the Data for Defense Advocacy
11 Aug 26
Events on August 19, 2026
19 Aug
The Deserving Book Talk: Hyattsville Library
19 Aug 26
Hyattsville
Events on August 26, 2026
26 Aug
Ask a Mitigation Specialist - August 26
26 Aug 26

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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.

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