The Difference It Makes—for You and Your Clients

You’ll Walk Away With:

• Better Knowledge, Better Outcomes: Gain clarity on how substance use impacts clients and why evidence-based strategies lead to better legal and life outcomes.
   

• Improved Decision-Making: Make informed choices about diversion, treatment, and advocacy—without second-guessing.
   

• Reduced Stress and Burnout: Learn strategies to manage overwhelming caseloads and the emotional toll of this work.
   

• Greater Confidence in Court: Bring science, facts, and strategies into your advocacy with authority.
   

• Reliable Resources: Access vetted, easy-to-use materials to support you and your clients.
   

Why It Matters:

• Your Work Shapes Lives: Each decision impacts a client’s future—and often their family and community.
   

• Support for You, Not Just Clients: Public defenders who feel informed and supported experience less burnout and more job satisfaction.
   

• Better Justice, Better Public Safety: Evidence-based approaches reduce recidivism and improve community outcomes.