Webinars & Calendar of Events
Upcoming NAPSA Webinars
NAPSA’s webinars offer convenient, timely, and accessible learning opportunities for pretrial professionals at every stage of their careers.
Designed to address emerging trends, best practices, and core competencies in the field, our webinars provide high-quality education without the need for travel or time away from the office.
Please note, for NAPSA sponsored webinars, you will be required to create a free Zoom account to register. This increased security measure is to ensure the protection of all NAPSA created content.
Electronic Monitoring Fundamentals:
Best Pretrial Practices
Pretrial electronic monitoring is widely used across the country, but pretrial practitioners have serious questions about the effectiveness of EM in achieving favorable pretrial outcomes. Join us for a well-rounded discussion where we’ll look at current research and talk about best practices surrounding pretrial electronic monitoring. This engaging session will delve into the challenges of running a successful monitoring program and focus on ways to use EM effectively and judiciously for the pretrial population.
Presenters:
Jennifer Gibbs
Executive Director – Criminal Justice Alternatives
Wake County, NC
Elizabeth Hammond
Program Manager – Pretrial Services
Hamilton Co, TN
Tyrone Harper
Pretrial Services Administrator
Douglas County, NE
NAPSA Accreditation: Elevating Pretrial Excellence
Accreditation through NAPSA is more than a credential - it is a structured pathway to strengthening policy, practice, and performance in pretrial services. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in NAPSA Accreditation, including questions about how to get started and what the process includes. This webinar will provide an overview of the accreditation process, key standards, and practical steps agencies can take to prepare. Participants will gain insight into common challenges, lessons learned, and how accreditation promotes accountability, consistency, and credibility within the justice system.
Presenters:
James Owens
Accreditation Commission Member
Pretrial Services Program Manager
Mecklenburg County, NC Pretrial Services
Edward Gordon, JD
Accreditation Commission Member
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
JusticePoint, Inc.
NAPSA Calendar of Events
Stay up to date on upcoming NAPSA events along with trainings and learning opportunities hosted by our valued partners. We hope these offerings support you in strengthening your practice and expanding your professional network.