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National Symposium on Pretrial Diversion: Strengthening the Evidence-Based Framework
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) are pleased to convene a national symposium on pretrial diversion. The theme is Strengthening the Evidence-Based Framework and will be held May 30-31, 2012 in Washington, D.C. at the Federal Bureau of Prisons central office training facility. The symposium will help meet the need of criminal justice professionals and policymakers for information on appropriate, evidence-based responses to criminal behavior and proven approaches to problem-solving that they can apply throughout a criminal justice system. It reflects NIC's and NAPSA's commitment to expand evidence-based practice into the areas of pretrial services and prosecutorial charging decisions. Nationally recognized experts in the pretrial field will outline significant trends in diversion programming, detail best and promising practices, present case studies of how pretrial diversion programming has improved criminal justice services in local and federal jurisdictions, and facilitate discussion on the future of the diversion field. Designed for criminal justice professionals and public policy makers, the symposium will describe the value of effective pretrial diversion programming to local and federal criminal justice systems. Seating is very limited and invitations have been issued for this special event. ![]() NAPSA is proud to announce that Michael Eric Siegel, Ph.D. will be speaking on his new leadership book "The President as a Leader" at NAPSA's 40th Conference and Training Institute in 2012. Please click this LINK to read the full announcement. |
"Honoring our Past and Soaring into our Future" will be the theme for NAPSA's 40th Conference and Training Institute in 2012.This very special event will share the spotlight with US Pretrial Services which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Planning is in full swing and the conference promises to offer opportunities for development and networking for all levels of professionals in the field. Mark your calendars for August 19-22, 2012 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. Be sure to watch for this website for further updates Registration for the Conference is now open!!! Please click this LINK to visit our online store and register for the conference! Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Special 40th Anniversary Conference Event
NAPSA is very pleased to announce that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be the opening night speaker at this year's NAPSA Conference and Training Institute in celebration of NAPSA's 40th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Federal Pretrial Services. Mr. Kennedy is not only a visionary and hero to the environmental community, but his dedication and vision to pursue what is just for society is an inspiration and motivation to all who seek through their work to do what is meaningful for the society. For those working in the criminal justice system and pretrial services in particular, Mr. Kennedy's passion, vision, and dedication is an inspirational story. Please click this link for full details! Mark Whitacre announced as presenter at NAPSA's 40th Anniversary Conference Event
NAPSA is very pleased to announce that Mark Whitacre will be presenting at this year's NAPSA Conference and Training Institute in celebration of NAPSA's 40th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Federal Pretrial Services. Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D and is best known for being the highest-ranked executive of a Fortune 500 company to ever become a whistleblower in US history. He was the FBI informant of the historic ADM case and wore a wire everyday for almost three years. However, he was charged for several white-collar crimes including fraud that occurred during his tenure as President of the Fortune 500 company's BioProducts Division. Whitacre served over eight and half years in federal prison, almost all of that in minimum-security camps. His undercover work with the FBI during the ADM scandal was the inspiration for the major motion picture, "The Informant," starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre. The recent Christian book, "Mark Whitacre Against all Odds", describes the rest of the story about how faith has molded Mark's life since the ADM scandal. Title of presentation: "When Good Leaders Lose their Way" Program: Mark Whitacre's take away messages include:
Please click this link for full details! CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS!NAPSA's 40th Anniversary Conference and Training Institute will be sharing its celebration with US Pretrial Services as they mark their 30th anniversary of providing services for the courts and defendants throughout this nation. The conference will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, August 19 through the 22, 2012 in Washington DC and is shaping up to be one of the largest yet. The Board of Directors of NAPSA is asking for your nominations to recognize those who have significantly contributed to the field of pretrial services. We have three awards that are given each year at the conference. We hope that you will take the time to nominate those whom you believe meet the criteria and who have made significant contributions to this field. Award nominations must be submitted no later than the end of business on Friday, May 25, 2012 to be considered. To nominate a person for the Olgiati Award, Member of the Year, or Beaudin Award, please submit a letter of support to NAPSA at: 425 Ridge Road East #67200 Rochester, NY 14617. Nominating letters should include the reasons you believe the nominee is deserving of the award. Emphasis should be placed on contributions to the pretrial profession and NAPSA. There is no limit on length. The award descriptions are here. Use this form for your nominations. THE JAMES B. DROEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPNAPSA scholarships to attend the annual conference were first awarded in 1987. The purpose of the award is to allow qualified individuals, who are otherwise unable, to attend the conference and return to their programs and put their newly acquired knowledge into action. In April 1989 the Board voted to continue the scholarships in memory of Jim Droege, former Director of the Indianapolis Bail Project (1969-74) who oversaw the development of pretrial services in Marion County as Director until 1978. Jim served as Vice-president of the original NAPSA Board from 1973-74, and again from 1976-78. Description
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Applicants cannot be NAPSA Board Members.
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Deadline ![]() Pretrial & Diversion Related PublicationsNAPSA maintains a small library of historical pretrial material - numerous publications, research and miscellaneous documents collected over our 37 years of service to the field. The items are available as copies, at no cost to members.Simply view the library contents listed here and if there is something you would like to review or discuss, email your request to info@napsa.org. |
Pretrial DiversionThe following are links to diversion specific resources available on napsa.org: Interested in joining the NAPSA Diversion Committee? View More on Our New Diversion Page! NAPSA Code of Ethics
MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMBINED COURT RELATED OPERATIONS-ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION UNIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Milwaukee County Department of Combined Court Related Operations-Alternatives to Incarceration Unit is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide pretrial services and alternatives to incarceration for defendants involved in the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice System. To view the complete RFP please follow this link |