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Missouri State Public Defender

March 30th, 1:00 pm

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🎉 As Social Work Month comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the outstanding social workers of Missouri State Public Defender! 💙From our Capital teams to Holistic Defense Services, social workers play a vital role in transforming client representation. Their compassion, advocacy, and expertise help address the challenges that can lead to involvement in the legal system while creating opportunities for long-term stability, support, and success.Their work strengthens our mission of client-centered, holistic representation and makes a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve.👏 Thank you to all of our MSPD social workers for the dedication, care, and impact you bring every single day. We are grateful for all that you do! ✨#SocialWorkMonth #ThankYouSocialWorkers #HolisticDefense #ClientAdvocacy #MSPD #PublicDefense #MissionDrivenWork ... See MoreSee Less
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March 30th, 11:29 am

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📣 We’re hiring! Missouri State Public Defender is seeking a Holistic Defense Services (HDS) Manager – Central Region to help lead and strengthen client-centered advocacy across Missouri.This leadership role is ideal for a mission-driven social work professional who is passionate about addressing the underlying issues that contribute to clients’ involvement in the criminal legal system, including mental health, substance use, housing instability, and poverty.As part of our Holistic Defense Services team, you’ll help supervise staff, develop best practices in pretrial advocacy, mitigation, and reentry services, and use data-informed strategies to drive meaningful systemic change.📍 Location: Southern or Central Missouri 🎓 Required: Master’s in Social Work 🚗 Travel: Regular statewide travel within the assigned region 💼 Benefits: State of Missouri benefits, pension, generous leave, and health insuranceIf you are a collaborative leader who wants to make a meaningful impact through holistic, client-centered representation, we encourage you to apply.#hiring #socialworkjobs #LeadershipOpportunity #publicdefense #HolisticDefense #MissouriJobs #MSPD #MissionDrivenWork ... See MoreSee Less

Holistic Defense Services Manager

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March 26th, 11:00 am

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We were proud to be part of this hands-on learning experience for students in St. Louis! ⚖️Members of the Missouri State Public Defender’s St. Louis City Trial Office partnered with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office and the 22nd Judicial St. Louis Circuit Court to bring a mock trial to life for students from St. Mary's South Side Catholic High School. Experiences like this give students a unique opportunity to see the justice system in action—observing courtroom procedures, hearing arguments, and even serving as jurors. It’s an engaging way to build understanding of the legal process and the important role public defenders play in ensuring fair representation. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and expertise to make this a meaningful and educational experience. We’re always excited to support opportunities that inspire the next generation of legal professionals. ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Missouri State Public Defender

March 18th, 7:45 am

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📣 March 18 is Public Defense DayToday we recognize and celebrate public defenders who show up for their clients and communities every single day. They stand beside individuals at some of the most difficult moments in their lives and protect the fundamental right to counsel.This day also marks the anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark decision that affirmed the Sixth Amendment right to counsel for all. Public defense is essential to ensuring fairness and dignity within our criminal legal system.At Missouri State Public Defender, we are proud of the attorneys, investigators, and support staff who work tirelessly to uphold these principles across our state.Join us in recognizing their impact and supporting the future of public defense. Learn more and get involved with NACDL : www.nacdl.org/publicdefense#publicdefense #PublicDefenseDay ... See MoreSee Less
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March 16th, 5:55 pm

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📚 Join Us This Thursday!The St. Louis County Library is hosting mitigation specialist and author Elizabeth Vartkessian for a conversation about her book "The Deserving: What the Lives of the Condemned Reveal About American Justice". She’ll be joined in conversation by MSPD's own, Sarah Phillips, Holistic Defense Services Deputy.This thought-provoking discussion will explore the stories behind mitigation work and what the lives of the condemned reveal about justice, accountability, and rehabilitation. 📅 Thursday, March 19 ⏰ 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) 📍 Clark Family Branch Library 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131If you’re interested in criminal justice, mitigation work, or thoughtful conversations about the justice system, this is an event you won’t want to miss.#PublicDefense #criminaljustice #holisticdefense #authorevent #stlouisevents 📖 ... See MoreSee Less

Elizabeth Vartkessian | St. Louis County Library

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