NAPD Rise. Resist. Represent. 2026
Virtual Virtual EventJoin us for our 6th National Annual Training Event! Earlybird pricing ends January 19, 2026.
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We strive to host inclusive and accessible programming that enables all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to participate. You may email us directly events@publicdefenders.us
Join us for our 6th National Annual Training Event! Earlybird pricing ends January 19, 2026.
In this social worker meetup (for social workers, sentencing advocates, mitigation specialists, and others in similar roles) we will be talking about if and how (any why, if so) we write to aggravators. Mitigation exists on its own, but is […]
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 […]
Description In Story-Driven Advocacy: Crafting Case Narratives and Mitigation for Trial workshop, all public defenders will learn to apply storytelling techniques to their own cases to create empathy and compel action for their clients’ behalf. This bring-your-own-case course is a weekly, interactive workshop […]
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 […]
Description Public defenders operate daily in environments that demand empathy, clarity, and ethical judgment. This 90-minute interactive webinar, led by Dr. Pam Love and Dr. Lori James, explores how emotional intelligence (EI) enhances ethical decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Participants will examine how […]
Cell phone data retrieval and a new free tool to use! W/ Benjamin Van Meter This talk will cover the basics of cellphone data retrieved from phone carriers and how to use a new, open-source tool we’ve developed to map […]
Description VPSA (Value, Problem, Solution, Action} is a communication framework designed to build persuasive, values based messages. It's the primary tool for social justice leaders and communicators to move audiences toward systemic change. Learning Objectives 1. Establish common ground through […]
Come be part of our conversation of the challenges of being a supervisor poses in your offices. We cover what new things are needed, what tried and true things are working well and everything in between! Come Join us. […]
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 […]
Together, We Are the Culture As we build this community, remember that culture is not imposed; It is grown. “You are essential. You are worth sustaining.” You’re not alone. Let’s walk this road together, building a culture of wellness for […]
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 […]
