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This 90-minute program, presented by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, examines pregnancy outcomes most frequently subject to surveillance and prosecution—including self-managed abortion, concealed birth, and fetal demise. The discussion will be grounded in medical science and clinical decision-making, with a critical focus on how harm is often misattributed in both legal and clinical settings. The session will also address the broader drivers of adverse birth outcomes such as structural inequities, chronic disease, inadequate prenatal care, environmental exposures, and psychosocial stress. We will also delve into how these factors are frequently overlooked in favor of substance-related explanations. Faculty: Kima Joy Taylor, MD, MPH Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH

Today, a growing number of people are returning home after long-term confinement because of our nation’s harsh sentencing laws. What’s it like to navigate life after decades in prison? As a follow-up to The Sentencing Project’s recent report, Learning life all over again: Reentry after long-term imprisonment, join them for our continued discussion on what they have learned and continue to learn about reentry after long-term imprisonment. This conversation will explore factors that support reintegration and changes needed to create meaningful second chances. Panelists: Susan Burton – Founder, A New Way of Life Reentry Project Stanley Bellamy – NYC Community Organizer, Release Aging People in Prison Andrew Hundley – Executive Director, Louisiana Parole Project Kyle Black – Client Services Specialist, Connecting Resources to Empower Women Moderator: Sabrina C. Pearce, Research Associate at The Sentencing Project

Advancing Real Change presents: "Ask a Mitigation Specialist," a resource program that allows defenders to meet directly and privately with a mitigation specialist for specific technical assistance. Register at link for a 40-minute session with experienced mitigation professionals. The information discussed during each session is confidential. Complete the registration form to request an appointment. APPOINTMENTS FILL UP QUICKLY Please only sign up for AMS if you can commit to attending, as this helps manage scheduling and keeps spots available for those who can fully participate. If an emergency or unexpected conflict arises, please notify them as soon as possible so they can adjust plans and honor the time our volunteer advisors generously offer.