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Sentencing/Mitigation Templates & Resources
Chronology Template
Do's and Don'ts - Record Collection and Interviews
Life History Checklist
Life Story Outline for Clients
Records Digest Template
Records Log Template
Sample List of Records to Gather
Summary of Adolescent Developmental Science in Juvenile Life Without Parole, Dr. Daniel Keating
Topics for Developing Social History
Character Reference Letter Guide
Witness List Template
The Science Behind Great Storytelling Article (2020-07-08)
Sentencing - Delaware County Training Video
Mental Health Mitigation at Sentencing (2024-06-21)
Creative Mitigation (2024-08-15)
Investigative Fundamentals for Mitigation and Fact Investigation (2024-08-15)
Mitigation in Sentencing (2024-04-19)
Post Sentence Motions & Appeals (2024-04-19)
Sentencing Guidelines in Practice (2024-04-19)
Building Mental Health Mitigation for Sentencing (2024-06-07)
ACCR/PDAP Webinar - Childhood Trauma (2024-05-29)
Mitigation In Sex Offense Cases - Elizabeth Wood-Bennett, Katie Wagner and Lauren Stoner (2023-04-17)
Fines & Costs
Fines Costs and Restitution - Andrew Christy (2023)
Fines Costs and Restitution Issues Delaware County Training Videos (2021-03-25)
ACLU of PA Guide to Fines, Costs, & Restitution at Sentencing (2020-09-16)
ACLU of PA Ability to Pay Guide (2020-09-16)
ACLU of PA Motion Template to Waive Costs at Sentencing
Trainings & Resources
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