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Together Towards Justice

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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This webinar will examine how harmful narratives surrounding mental illness and substance use can obscure the complexity of clients’ lived experiences and undermine effective defense advocacy. Participants will explore strategies for challenging stigmatizing language and developing client-centered narratives that provide fuller context, highlight resilience, and communicate the need for treatment and support.
September 16, 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.
September 24, 2026    
1:00 pm EDT - 2:00 pm EDT
Join us to celebrate the winners of our annual awards recognizing excellence in mitigation
September 30, 2026    
6:00 pm MDT - 7:30 pm MDT
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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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