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A semi-realistic digital painting of a mitigation specialist at a desk with family photos, school records, and notes, assembling a client’s life history. A courtroom looms in the background with sentencing papers, symbolizing advocacy for justice and dignity.

Speakers for the Living: The Essential Role of Mitigation Specialists in Justice

Rita Williams By Rita Williams June 24, 2023
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