Pretrial Bootcamp (Sacramento, CA)
Recorded On: 08/06/2019
- Registration Closed
Welcome to Pretrial Bootcamp! This intensive, 2.5-day course will provide an overview of pretrial justice, its legal foundations, and the latest research. The course takes a systems perspective that addresses key pretrial decision points and the system actors that play a role in decision making. You will have the opportunity to critically examine your own pretrial systems through interactive exercises, as well as the opportunity to learn from practitioners engaged in pretrial system change efforts.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the legal principles and foundational research of pretrial justice
- Apply strategies to maximize pretrial success, minimize failures to appear, and minimize unnecessary use of jail
- Assess your pretrial system and its alignment with legal and evidence-based practices
- Identify next steps to make your system more safe, fair, and effective
When: August 13 - 15, 2019
Day 1 (8/13): 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Day 2 (8/14): 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Day 3 (8/15): 8:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
CPOC Training Room
1415 L Street, Suite 780 (7th floor)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: $500
Course Completion Requirements
Pretrial Bootcamp is a course for professionals, and all participants enter the course with different levels of baseline knowledge and experience, and different goals for the course. As a result, we anticipate that everyone will focus their energy in different places, and will apply the content in different ways. Therefore, the course requirements focus mainly on engagement with the material and with each other. To receive a certificate of completion for the course, participants must:
- Complete the course pre-assignment
- Complete pre-course readings
- Participate fully in classroom activities
- Complete the course evaluation
Certificates will indicate that the participant completed a 20.5-hour course, inclusive of classroom time and pre-course activities. The course has not been certified for continuing education credits. If any participants who wish to seek continuing education credits independently, this syllabus should contain the necessary information for submission, but if additional information is needed please contact Toni Shoola at toni@pretrial.org.
Your Learning Experience
This course is designed to meet the needs of diverse professionals in pretrial justice, but everyone’s interests and needs are different. You are encouraged to bring your perspective and needs to the conversation to ensure that this course will be useful and applicable to you and your work. Ask questions, challenge the faculty and your colleagues, and make the most of the course!
NOTE: This course is currently full. Any requests for refunds or transfers must be made by August 5, 2019. After that time, PJI will not be able to honor these requests.
John Clark (Moderator)
Senior Consultant
Pretrial Justice Institute
John Clark is a Senior Consultant for Technical Assistance at the Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI). In over thirty years at PJI, John has provided technical assistance to thousands of entities around the country on implementing evidence-based pretrial justice practices. He has authored numerous articles relating to pretrial justice in such publications as: the American Bar Association’s The Improvement of the Administration of Justice series; The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice; the Journal of Court Innovation; and Judicature. He began his career in the pretrial justice field in the 1970s as a pretrial services officer in the District of Columbia. He has a master’s degree in the administration of justice from American University. He is the recipient of the Ennis J. Olgiati Award from the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies for lifetime commitment to pretrial justice.
Toni Shoola (Moderator)
Associate
Contact: toni@pretrial.org
In her role as a community manager with PJI, Toni Shoola focuses on community engagement and provides technical assistance and training to entities around the country on implementing evidence-based pretrial justice practices. Toni began her nonprofit career by providing direct service to low- income individuals in her community. Most recently, she assisted hundreds of nonprofit organizations in capacity building, professional development, and program evaluation through technical assistance, workshops and additional resources.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Toni holds a bachelor of arts in international studies and a master of public administration. During her studies, she focused primarily on social justice issues in sub-Saharan Africa and is a published author on the topic. Additionally, she earned her green belt in Lean Six Sigma in 2017 from Owens-Illinois.
Her special interests include, social justice, racial and gender equity, investing in others, and making the world a better place. When she is not working or volunteering, Toni enjoys playing board games, spending time with her friends, family and pets, and exploring her artistic side.
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