• Due to overwhelming demand, NAPD will again offer this comprehensive Investigator and Social Worker/Sentencing Advocate training experience! 

    The program will include one track for Investigators and a separate track for Social Worker/Sentencing Advocates.  Hear from nationally recognized experts who will share their knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to the work you do each and every day.  Network with other criminal defense practitioners from around the country and find your tribe. 

    This one of a kind conference is developed through surveys of the registrants.   You have a say in what sessions are offered and will have multiple options during the conference. The event will be held November 26-29 in Indianapolis, IN.

    Click here to watch as the schedule develops based on your suggestions.

    Click here to see the faculty list. 

    What Denver “We the Defenders” Attendees are saying:

    “This was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. It was the perfect combination of nuts and bolts tips and broader practice perspective.” –  Denver “We
    the Defenders” 
    –  Denver “We the Defenders” Conference Attendee.

    “I thought it was a great opportunity to gather social workers who otherwise did not know they are part of a growing profession. It feels good to know we are not alone.” – Denver “We the Defenders” Conference  Attendee.

    Don’t Wait – the Denver “We the Defenders” Conference held in March 2018 sold out well before the early bird deadline.  This conference is likely to sell out before the registration deadline of September 3. 

    Ready to register? 

    Click here to register for the Investigator Conference Track.

    Click here to register for the Social Worker/Sentencing Advocate Conference Track.

    Click here to make a hotel reservation at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.