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NAPSA Webinars

NAPSA’s resources equips pretrial professionals with the knowledge and tools to strengthen practice and improve outcomes. Covering topics from survivor-centered justice to accreditation, leadership, supervision, and the latest Pretrial Standards, each session delivers research-based guidance and practical strategies. Together, they provide a roadmap for advancing fairness, accountability, and excellence in the pretrial field.

Health and Reentry Innovations for the Pretrial and Community Corrections Field

This presentation will provide an introduction to the Health and Reentry Project (HARP), including how the program can positively impact individuals involved in the pretrial system and on other forms of community supervision. HARP was established to improve the health and safety of people and communities. Through education and analysis, HARP strengthens policies to expand access to health care for people directly impacted by the justice system. The the discussion will focus on the key considerations for the field including pretrial practitioners given the potential impact on the population under supervision.  The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

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Implementing Time-Limited Supervision: Denver’s Model

In 2018, Denver Pretrial Services introduced a time-limited supervision model designed to streamline supervision adjustments for compliant clients. This workshop provides a detailed look at the development and implementation of this model, including the rationale for the change, policy development, recommendation criteria, and strategies for stakeholder engagement. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Illinois' Pretrial Fairness Act

Provides an overview of the framework of Illinois' Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) and includes findings from an evaluation of the PFA being conducted by Loyola University Chicago's Center for Criminal Justice, and supported by the National Institute of Justice. The research findings will highlight differences in implementation across the state's diverse counties, identify factors that predict which cases are being detained or ordered to pretrial conditions such as supervision or electronic monitoring, discuss the impact the PFA has had on rates of pretrial release, failure to appear, new criminal charges, crime, and jail populations.

Crime Survivors at the Center of Policy and Healing

Explores the historical context of the justice system and its impact on survivors, highlighting trauma-informed approaches and insights from the national “Crime Survivors Speak” survey. Focus on policies that prioritize healing, prevention, and recovery over incarceration.

The Pretrial Interview: An Essential Function for Pretrial Services Agencies

Part of the Revised 2024 NAPSA Standards series, this session emphasizes how pretrial interviews improve court information, strengthen recommendations, and enhance supervision. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Incorporating Supportive Services to Promote Pretrial Success

Features three agencies that successfully integrated supportive services (housing, transportation, mental health, case management, community partnerships) into pretrial practices to improve outcomes. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

NAPSA Accreditation: Elevating Pretrial Excellence

Outlines the accreditation process, benefits, and ongoing standards compliance, with insights from Accreditation Commission assessors on why and how agencies pursue accreditation. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Pretrial's Role in Jail Population Review

Focuses on the value of reviewing jail data to align perceptions with reality, strengthen pretrial release practices, and support data-driven decision-making. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

NAPSA Pretrial Standards: Revised 2024 (March 2025)

Presents updates to the Standards since 2020, covering best practices, bail law changes, case law, language use, virtual reporting, behavioral health referrals, and caseload ratios. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Supervising Persons on Pretrial Release

Reviews supervision methods for pretrial release/diversion, drawing on NAPSA and ABA standards. Discusses strategies for effective supervision and addressing non-compliance. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Leadership in Pretrial Justice

NAPSA Board members discuss challenges in the field and strategies for equipping pretrial leaders at all levels to respond effectively. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Responding to Pretrial Compliance and Noncompliance

Introduces structured sanctions and incentives for pretrial supervision. Panelists share how APPR’s approach helps jurisdictions develop fair and consistent compliance protocols. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Gauging Dosage: Assessing Pretrial Outcomes by Reporting Frequency

Explores how Allegheny County applies contact frequency/method standards in pretrial supervision. Shares outcome data and invites interactive discussion on dosage and risk levels. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

Measuring What Matters: Outcome and Performance Measures for the Pretrial Field

Builds skills for practitioners to focus on outcomes aligned with NAPSA Standards, drawing on NIC’s Measuring What Matters publication. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.

NAPSA Pretrial Standards: Revised 2024 (October 2024)

Details the 2024 revisions to the Release Standards, highlighting emerging trends, new research, and shifts in case law and practice since 2020. The slide deck for this presentation is available here.