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Webinar: WAIS-IV vs. WAIS-V: What Defense Teams Should Know - Advancing Real ChangeWAIS-IV vs. WAIS-V: What Defense Teams Should Know
Webinar: WAIS-IV vs. WAIS-V: What Defense Teams Should Know - Advancing Real ChangeWAIS-IV vs. WAIS-V: What Defense Teams Should Know
This webinar highlights recent updates, practical implications, and key considerations for clinical experts choosing the most appropriate assessment for clients. Attendees will gain insight into how these tools shape evaluations and inform overall case strategy. Register using the link below.
ARC 2025 Impact Report
ARC 2025 Impact Report
2025 was a challenging year. We, like many others, felt the weight of injustice and suffering. At the same time, we received the support of our community, and our strong and capable team responded quickly to the rapidly changing context. We showed up where we were needed most.
Opinion | Alabama Is About to Commit a Shocking Death Row Injustice - The New York Times
Opinion | Alabama Is About to Commit a Shocking Death Row Injustice - The New York Times
In Sonny Burton’s case, justice must include mercy.
Petition: Clemency for Sonny Burton
Petition: Clemency for Sonny Burton
The State of Alabama wants to execute Charles "Sonny" Burton for capital murder. But Sonny never killed anyone. The identity of the shooter, Derrick DeBruce, was never in dispute. However, Alabama allows the death penalty for non-shooters—people like Sonny, who participated in a felony leading to someone's death, even if they didn't personally carry out the killing. Like Sonny, Mr. DeBruce was condemned to death. But, years later, the State of Alabama agreed to resentence Mr. DeBruce to life without parole. Sonny remained on death row, where he has been for the past 33 years. We are asking only that he receive the same sentence Derrick DeBruce ultimately received: Life Without the Possibility of Parole. Sonny Burton is not a killer. He is not the "worst of the worst." Please contact Gov. Ivey and urge her to show him mercy.
Support Bring Your Own Case training for capital defenders
Support Bring Your Own Case training for capital defenders
Bring Your Own Case Trainings are intensive trainings provided free of charge for capital defense teams across the country. Teams receive coaching and on foundational ...
Reigster for 2026 Jacksonville Summit for Change: Advocacy with Impact - Advancing Real Change2026 Jacksonville Summit for Change: Advocacy with Impact
Reigster for 2026 Jacksonville Summit for Change: Advocacy with Impact - Advancing Real Change2026 Jacksonville Summit for Change: Advocacy with Impact
Registration for this training is limited to defense practitioners and advocates, including defense attorneys, mitigation specialists, fact investigators, paralegals, justice advocates, and students planning to practice criminal defense or advocacy. Please direct all questions to Mary Roberts at mer@advancechange.org.
New Self-Guided Course
New Self-Guided Course
Learn the history, purpose, and best practices of mitigation in criminal defense. This module introduces the ABA standards and demonstrates how they guide effective, ethical mitigation work in real-world practice.
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Announcing the 2025 ARC Award Winners
Announcing the 2025 ARC Award Winners
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Stand with Lance Shockley | Support Justice Now
Stand with Lance Shockley | Support Justice Now
Public Data Repositories for Criminal Defenders
Public Data Repositories for Criminal Defenders
Public data is crucial for ensuring equitable outcomes in criminal defense investigations, yet much of it has been removed or changed since January 2025. A number of organizations have undertaken exhaustive efforts to archive and preserve public government data.
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