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Free Webinars

Free, expert-led sessions that deliver practical, evidence-based skills for pretrial, probation, and parole professionals.


ABOUT OUR WEBINAR PROGRAM

As a member of this community, we value your time and budgetary needs. This program is designed to give you access to affordable and exclusive APPA webinars that cover a range of topics - from best practices and current trends to emerging research and policies in the field. You can expect to receive resource handouts, live audience interaction, updates from APPA committees, new grant initiatives, and so much more.


SUBMIT A WEBINAR PROPOSAL

Do you have a topic or training you would like to present on the APPA platform? We invite community corrections professionals to contribute to this program by submitting webinar proposals through our new submission process, where all pertinent information will be collected.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the Webinar Proposal Guide.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

More webinars coming soon!

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Register   FREE

When
Thursday, October 15th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern

Cost
FREE

Presenters:
Michael Laughlin
- Client Executive, Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Ellen Reed
- Director of Justice Data Solutions, Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Shawna Garcia
- Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, Placer County
Dean Dittmann
- Senior Technology Specialist, Placer County Probation

Description:
Make better decisions by turning the information your agency already collects into timely, useful insights that improve decision-making and outcomes.

In this webinar, you will learn how analytics and artificial intelligence can help your agency identify cases that need attention, reduce time spent reviewing information, evaluate performance and outcomes, and direct limited resources where they can have the greatest impact.

You will see how information from multiple sources can support a supervision workflow, from identifying a potential need through officer review and action. The discussion will also address the safeguards your agency needs to use these tools responsibly, including reliable data, transparency, bias review, privacy protections, auditability, and clearly defined human oversight.

You will leave with a practical framework to help your agency:

  • Select a meaningful operational use case
  • Assess the readiness of your data and processes
  • Define where professional judgment and human approval are required
  • Measure how the technology improves supervision practices and outcomes

Whether your agency is beginning to explore analytics and AI or refining its current approach, this session will help you effectively pair technology resources with the daily work of officers and the outcomes your agency plans to achieve.

Seats are limited, so register now to reserve your spot! Please note: A certificate of completion will be provided after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Unfortunately, this presentation does not offer credit for continuing education purposes.

Please also note that if you miss this live, it will be recorded and available on demand under the Past Webinars tab. Thank you!


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Register   FREE

When
Thursday, November 12th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern

Cost
FREE

Presenters:
Dr. Suman Rana
- Chief Toxicologist, THINKTOX

Description:
Substance use continues to pose significant public health, workplace, and forensic challenges, with evolving drug trends demanding adaptable and evidence-based testing strategies. This presentation examines the impact and scale of substance use, emphasizing the importance of selecting testing approaches that align with the purpose and context of testing. Various analytical approaches and specimen types will be discussed, highlighting the benefits, limitations, and interpretive considerations of each. The session will underscore how strategic testing design and interpretation can improve accuracy, fairness, and decision-making in addressing substance use.

Attendees will learn how selecting the right testing strategy based on purpose, matrix, and method can improve accuracy, compliance, and decision-making. Additionally, attendees will gain practical insights into the benefits and limitations of current testing approaches to strengthen their programs and client outcomes.

Seats are limited—register now to reserve your spot! Please note: A certificate of completion will be provided after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Unfortunately, this presentation does not offer credit for continuing education purposes.

Please also note that if you miss this live, it will be recorded and available on demand under the Past Webinars tab. Thank you!

Disclaimer: The American Probation and Parole Association hosts webinars for educational purposes only and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained. Furthermore, the information is subject to change without notice. APPA encourages all users to confirm any information obtained from this webinar.


If you have any additional questions for the APPA Professional Development Team,
please contact Joshua Nelsen.

Joshua Nelsen, M.A.
Professional Development Manager
(859) 244-8236
email