Representing workers at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Raising our voices, fighting injustice.
Local 423, Council 3 @AFSCMEMaryland
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In 2022 we helped @MarylandOPD stock their supply closet for youth in need with basic dignity items. We need your help again. Your donations make a huge difference for youth experience housing instability or who are sent to shelters with nothing.
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# FundPublicDefense "Social workers are a vital part of the defense team and the core staff are the backbone to what we do together on a daily basis." -Ronie Burgan, LCSW-C, Social Worker, Howard County
"Many times the finite resource of time expires before I can do adequate preparation for a case for a client." Shaneel Myles, Public Defender in Baltimore City, Senate Budget hearings, February 16, 2024 #FundPublicDefense
"I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a sister. I have obligations in each of my roles, but I find my working 7 days a week due to my caseload commitment." Rasheeda Lawrence, Social Worker, Frederick and Washington Counties #FundPublicDefense
"The State budget is a moral document. Funds are allocated according to our values. You can demonstrate that you value OPD core staff by paying us a living wage." Sam Cheslock, Secretary, Post Conviction Defenders #FundPublicDefense