NAPD Rise. Resist. Represent. 2026
Virtual Virtual EventJoin us for our 6th National Annual Training Event! Earlybird pricing ends January 19, 2026.
Join us for our 6th National Annual Training Event! Earlybird pricing ends January 19, 2026.
Details TBD
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 […]
Stephanne Cline Thornton is a West Virginia native who has worked in and around criminal defense and mitigation for more than 20 years in Georgia, Colorado, and West Virginia. She is currently the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Details TBA. Meetup events are exclusive to NAPD members.
