Join The Juror Project’s Director, William C. Snowden, Esq. and Deputy Director, Porsha-Shaf’on Venable, Esq., as they educate our people about jury service and jury nullification. Through their work, these amazing advocates “aim to change the makeup of juries to […]
Antiracist Expert Evidence: An Exploration of Racism & Its Relevance in Criminal Defense Litigation Demonstrating the influence of racism is vital to the practice of criminal defense, yet many attorneys do not know how to prove racism in court. Visiting […]
This dynamic and client-centered webinar explores how implicit bias shapes the daily practice of criminal defense. From jury selection to client communication, attorneys make high-stakes decisions influenced by unconscious assumptions. Using research, real-life examples, humor, and strategy, this presentation gives […]
Justice-involved individuals are more likely than the general population to experience chronic health problems (e.g., obesity-related health problems, type 2 diabetes, respiratory diseases, and chronic pain). These conditions usually last for prolonged durations and require ongoing medical treatment. Further, chronic […]
Forensic Neuroscience: A Call on Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Professionals to Become Informed At the nexus of neuroscience, criminology, psychology, and the law, forensic neuroscience is the innovative subfield focused on better understanding the role of neural […]
NOTE: NAPD membership is NOT required to attend. To create a free account to purchase a ticket please go to: https://publicdefenders.us/create-account/
NOTE: NAPD membership is NOT required to attend. To create a free account to purchase a ticket please go to: https://publicdefenders.us/create-account/
Family or domestic homicide is an extreme form of domestic violence where a household member or significant other is murdered. Intrafamilial homicides can take several different forms, including the murder of newborns, infants, siblings, children, parents, significant others, or other […]
The right to self-defense is one of the oldest and most universal concepts in Anglo-American criminal law and criminal procedure. Nonetheless, trial judges across the country are being absolved of erroneously denying the accused's valid request for a substantiated self-defense […]
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 […]
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (e.g., household dysfunction, abuse, neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community) are traumatic events occurring prior to the age of 18 and are related to long-term negative cognitive, developmental, behavioral, social, and physical health outcomes. […]
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 […]
