The National Association of Counties (NACo) offers an array of timely, practical education webinars for county officials and staff around the country.  There are a number of web-based education sessions offered during February.  To register, click the links below:

Enhancing Local Criminal Justice Practice with a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Thursday, February 02, 2012
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Time

As counties face budget deficits, local criminal justice systems are being forced to use increasingly limited resources as wisely as possibly. A criminal justice coordinating council (CJCC) is a great resource for counties that want to gain a better understanding of their local criminal justice system, to develop greater cooperation among agencies and units of local government, and to establish more effective resource allocation. Join this webinar to learn how to develop a CJCC or enhance your existing CJCC.

Developing a Social Media Policy That’s Right for Your County
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Time
Member only access

More counties are utilizing social media communications tools every day. But what are the rules? Explore the issues your county should consider when developing a countywide social media policy, such as employee access and conduct, content, security and legal matters. Learn directly from county representatives who have developed social media policies for their county.

Health Coverage for Your County Jail’s Pretrial Population
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Time

Through the Affordable Care Act many uninsured, low-income individuals—some of whom will be involved in the criminal justice system—will become eligible for Medicaid and subsidized private health plans in 2014. Learn about the possible opportunities for individuals being held pretrial in county jails to gain health coverage, issues counties may face enrolling people in custody into appropriate plans and the potential fiscal relief this may offer counties.