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You Are a Public Defender Who Meets Clients Every Day

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You are a public defender who meets clients every day who you know are guilty. Nevertheless, you are mandated to defend them. Doing your job well might mean putting a criminal on the street. Discuss this and other kinds of ethical decisions you have to make on a daily basis, and how you can maintain a consistent code of ethics in this difficult situation.


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Probing Assumptions

Involves critically examining the foundational beliefs underlying theories, arguments, or practices to uncover potential biases or errors.

Rational Dialogue

A method of communication focused on reaching agreement and understanding through logical and reasoned conversation.

Irrational Dialogue

Conversations or inner monologues based on illogical or unrealistic thought processes, often contributing to psychological distress.

Shame Attacking

A therapeutic exercise meant to help individuals overcome shame by engaging intentionally in behavior that may provoke shame in a controlled manner.

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