WELCOME TO MITIGATION UNIVERSITY!
What is Mitigation?
Mitigation in criminal defense is the 'why' behind the crime.
It tells the accused person’s story. It asks a judge or jury to look beyond the immediate loss and consider the significant life circumstances leading up to a crime. Mitigation does not seek to excuse the actions of an individual. Its aim is to help decision makers determine a unique punishment based on a whole person.
Our Mission Statement
Mitigation University aims to elevate the legal profession by uniting, informing and empowering the practitioners of the field when it comes to mitigation.
Mitigation University encourages the on-going support of attorneys, defendants and witnesses to become better team members, advocates, and business owners.
What We Do
Mitigation University offers a series of online presentations and resources on mitigation investigation for criminal cases. These practical techniques and know-how can be used in every day practices to help build an effective case.
Mitigation University was created to showcase the investigation techniques of one mitigation specialist, in the hope to assist and support other practitioners, and to encourage mitigation investigation to be used in all criminal cases.
As mitigation can be used in a variety of settings, this course is suitable for any professional preparing for punishment trials, plea bargains or death-waivers in capital murder cases.
Victoria Rusk
Instructor of Mitigation University
Enroll
Our online course means that you can start at any time, and work through the materials at your own pace.
To enroll, simply:
1. Click on the Enroll Now! button
2. Complete our online registration form
3. Make your payment using our secure online payment process - we use Stripe and PayPal for peace of mind.
4. Receive your login details and start your course!
Featured
EXAMPLE OF VIDEOS:
Building Rapport
Learn how to prepare witnesses for trial
Trial Rundown - Your Playbook
Learn how to gather evidence & identify mitigation themes
Content: 6 video presentations and 12 worksheets + 3 hours of consultation with Victoria Rusk
As mitigation can be used in a variety of settings, this course is suitable for lawyers, mitigation specialists, social workers, probation officers, jailers, and anyone else who would like to learn about sentencing advocacy.
How to Really Listen - the most important part of interviewing
How to Build a Business- Learn how to establish and maintain high standards in your business
Client Relations - Learn how building rapport can help you achieve the result you want in criminal cases
Preparation - Learn how a trial rundown tool will help you prepare for an effective punishment hearing
Defense Team Dynamics - Learn how to work with experts, attorneys and witnesses to deliver an effective case
Work a Case- Learn the basics of mental health investigation for criminal cases