Please join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) for their February Final Fridays webinar, Prosecuting Hate Crimes, which will be held on Friday, February 28, from 3 – 4 p.m. EST. This free webinar will provide an opportunity for new and experienced prosecutors, law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, and community members to learn ways to end the violence in their area.
Speakers for the webinar are Joy Repella, Cook County (Illinois) Assistant State’s Attorney, and Patrice O’Neil, CEO and Executive Producer of the Oakland, CA based non-profit, Not in Our Town (NIOT) They will reprise one of the most popular sessions from last year’s 8th National Community Prosecution Summit in Philadelphia, Pa. Using concrete examples from Chicago, San Francisco, and around the country, Joy and Patrice will explore the trials and complexities of prosecuting these offenses, supporting victims, and working with law enforcement, targeted communities, and the broader public to build an effective community response to the violence. NIOT resources referenced include materials produced in conjunction with U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office.
APA is seeking one credit of Continuing Legal Education credit from the State of Virginia for this webinar and can help attorney attendees qualify this webinar for CLE credit in their own jurisdictions.
To register for the webinar, please click here.