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 […]
Hi investigators in a supervisory role, it will be the second Wednesday of the month , so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. See you Wednesday! First one of the year, how […]
Join us to learn how you and your office can very easily create an impactful and energizing Gideon Day with a Concert for Indigent Defense in your region. This webinar will explain the simple steps for easily and successfully presenting […]
Let's meet and chat about what's on your mind, how things are in your office and what is in needed to make it a better year? Bring your top 3 things that you would like to see as improvements in […]
In this first meetup for 2026, we will talk about what we need. Are you looking for resources or efficiencies? Training ideas, research articles, or collaborations? Case consults? What is it that we need to bolster our work in 2026? […]
One and Done sets out the most efficient method of studying discovery and filtering facts into draft Chapter Method cross-examinations. Using the techniques of One and Done, we can rapidly study discovery in the most fruitful order and simultaneously filter […]
This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical, working session—not a webinar. Together, we will: Workshop active campaigns involving statutes, rules, budget advocacy, and administrative reforms. Exchange model bill language, fiscal notes, one-pagers, and testimony templates. Coordinate strategy on […]
This is a meetup and discussion for social worker supervisors who supervise social workers, mitigation specialists, sentencing advocates, or dispositional advocates in public defender offices; this is for the supervisors. This month we will have an open topic for supervisors […]
A weekly meetup where public defender trainers come together to connect, share ideas, talk through training challenges, and exchange best practices. It’s a space to support one another, learn from each other, and strengthen training, mentorship, and advocacy across offices.
Designed specifically for public defense professionals of all job types across the country, this course provides practical tools, proven frameworks, and real-time support to elevate your leadership.
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. […]
