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April 22, 2026 03:00 PM

Until April 22, 2026, 04:30 PM 1h 30m

Client Support & Substance Use: Perspectives from Certified Recovery Specialists

This panel will feature Certified Recovery Specialists (CRSs) sharing their perspectives on substance use, client engagement, and the challenges individuals face within the criminal legal system. Panelists will offer practical strategies and insights to help Public Defenders better understand and support clients who use drugs.

FOR: All Public Defenders (attorneys, investigators, social service staff, mitigators)

WHEN: April 22nd, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

WHERE: Online

CLE: 1.5 substantive credits

REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/mwFUPnjfXpvPCB2x5

Our mission is to provide tools, strategies, mutual support, training and information to Public Defender Offices in Pennsylvania; to be the voice of public defense in Pennsylvania; and to promote best practices in the leadership, management, and administration of justice in Pennsylvania.