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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – COLORADO TRIAL DIVISION

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Investigator (Social Worker)– DENVER, COLORADO

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
CASE DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – DENVER, COLORADO

See the the job posting here. 

We recently received the article "The Qualified Immunity Litigation Machine" by David Maxted and wanted to share it with you. In the article, Mr. Maxted argues that lawyers and judges should talk more about the anti-racist history of 1983 and how qualified immunity and other doctrines have been utilized to defeat democratic demands for racial justice. You can read the full article here.

We know that our criminal legal system is infused with racism. While last week’s verdict in the Derek Chauvin case was a relief, and hopefully brings some peace to George Floyd’s family and friends, it also highlights that there is much work to be done. We acknowledge that this verdict does not change the disproportionate, devastating impact of policing and police violence that continues to wreak havoc on communities of color.  This is nothing new and we have a long way to go. Racism is pervasive in American society and continues to be evident in many of our country’s systems, decisions, actions, or lack of action by those in positions of power. Overt and covert forms of racial injustice must continue to be exposed and addressed. We are hopeful that the impact of George Floyd’s murder will not fade so quickly this time, as compared to so many similar historical occurrences. 

The Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee has released its annual update to Colorado’s model jury instructions for use in criminal trials.

The OADC is looking for two new members for our commission!  Members cannot be current OADC contractors.

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The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel launches program to provide resources and assistance to municipal courts

Big thanks to Kevin Bishop, OADC Social Worker Coordinator, for taking the new staff photos in our contact listings.  We look great!

See this handy user guide to the new Training Portal.  Training Portal Instructions

"If there was evidence that your communications were limiting your impact, undermining the case for equity, and possibly smearing those you seek to help, would you do something about it?"

From The "Racism Issue" of Change Agent 

Trabian Shorters believes too many of us are focusing on people's deficits — not their assets and strengths in our work. 

Check us out in the January/February issue of the NACDL's magazine, The Champion!  

The fourth edition of the Go Guide has been published and is now ready to order.  This 200-page book provides extensive information to help people prepare for release and successfully reintegrate back into their families and communities. This publication is helpful for people involved in the criminal justice system, their families, community service providers and criminal justice professionals Our new book has expanded information on healthcare and treatment resources.  Also, we have included inspirational personal stories. If you would like to order a copy please click here to go to the CCJRC website.  If you would like to inquire about bulk orders please feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Want to know what's shakin' at the OADC?  Today we're going to take a look at the Events Calendar!

What is in a name?  Or, in this case, a tab?  A lot actually!  Today we are going to explore the Information tab.