NAPD Statement On The Widespread Terror And Killing of Renée Good And Alex Pretti Committed By ICE In Minneapolis, MN

The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) vehemently condemns the actions taken by federal immigration enforcement agents, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that resulted in the deaths of Renée Nicole Good on […]

Harm Reduction and Public Defense

This webinar will provide an overview of harm reduction services and principles, with particular emphasis on laws protecting harm reduction service providers and users from prosecution and how public defenders can collaborate with their local harm reduction programs to enhance […]

The National Workload Study – Driving Public Defense Reform

This 90-minute webinar will review recent litigation and other developments in the wake of the publication of the National Public Defense Workload Study (NPDWS). Leading experts and practitioners from different jurisdictions will share their experiences and insights, demonstrating how the workload […]

Emotion-First Practice: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Missing Infrastructure in Public Defense

NAPD is co-sponsoring this webinar with Dr. Cherise Fanno Burdeen, Alison Bloomquist, and Professor Ieshaah Murphy, as the first training in an NAPD series on Emotional Intelligence in Public Defense. The next session is scheduled for July 15th with Dr. […]

Permission to Pause: The Guilt-Free Guide to Self-Care and Making You a Priority

Public Defense isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. But constantly showing up for clients, colleagues, and the mission can leave you running on empty, disconnected from your own needs, and feeling like there’s no end in sight. Now add […]

DEIJ MEETUP – the September 2025 edition

The DEIJ MEETUP is back and for the September 2025 edition we will be led by John Lozada, Esq. We look forward to John’s presentation – Bias in our Legal Representation – Sharing Concerns and Experiences in Addressing Courts and […]

Lead Exposure and Criminality: A Forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

Exposure to lead, a neurotoxin, can have devastating consequences on organ systems, including the brain and heart. For instance, lead exposure during the prenatal period and early childhood can impair the development of brain structures and functions (e.g., cerebral cortex and […]

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) and the Criminal Justice System: A Forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a serious brain condition due to a thiamine deficiency (i.e., vitamin B1) that is primarily caused by chronic alcohol consumption and malnutrition. WKS consists of two stages. First, the acute phase (i.e., Wernicke’s encephalopathy) is characterized […]

Kluver–Bucy Syndrome (KBS) and the Criminal Justice System: A Forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder precipitated by bilateral brain damage in the temporal lobes, including the hippocampus and amygdala. Common causes of this type of brain damage include traumatic brain injuries, strokes, herpes simplex encephalitis, tuberculosis, and other […]

ADHD and the Criminal Justice System: A Forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder distinguished by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. Typically emerging during childhood, these symptoms can persist into adulthood and contribute to social, occupational, and behavioral problems. These behavioral problems can include criminal justice-involvement, as ADHD […]