The NAPD

The National Association for Public Defense. Over 30,000 members representing all US states & territories, including the staff of over 100 organizations.

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Check out the report "Gideon At 60: A Snapshot of State Public Defense Systems and Paths of System Reform" authored by NAPD's policy advisor, Claire Buetow, and public defense systems specialist, Marea Beeman.

Read more at: https://t.co/2uhT9sVsWm

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

"Elevating Voices: Transgender Awareness Month is a series of interviews, experiences, and stories from the transgender and gender non-conforming community..."

Read their stories at: https://t.co/mfqLp7ntXR

[ABA Criminal Justice @ABACJS]

Click below to watch the panel on "Protecting the Independence of Prosecutors and Defenders" #CJSFall2023 #americanbarassociation #criminaljustice #socialjustice #legalnews #legalcommunity https://t.co/f7M1aADaFu

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

The NAPD is proud to present a comprehensive 90-minute program, 'Mastering Public Defense Strategies' with insights from the National Workload Study!

Date: December 14th. Time: 4 pm EST, 3 pm CST, 2 pm MST, 1 pm PST
Register here: https://t.co/egYWZola0c

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

The new, national workload study has been released. The study, funded by Arnold Ventures, was conducted by collaborators who worked on previous, local-level workload studies.

Read the NAPD's guide, Seven Keys to Understanding the National Workload Study: https://t.co/eOLAYFgyvZ

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

"Today, Makyyla Holland (she/her/hers), a 25-year-old Black transgender woman, reached a landmark settlement with Broome County following violence, denial of medical care, and discrimination inflicted on her at the Broome County Jail..."

Read more: https://t.co/rlNk17J0Zq

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Join us for our Racial Justice Meetup led by Lydia Schildt, Training Specialist at the Montana State Office of Public Defender!
The agenda will be posted on the listserv. Not on the listserv? Send your request to be added to BGT, DEIJ Coordinator, [email protected].

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Every second Tuesday of the month, we'll meet to discuss all things at the intersection of racial justice and the law! The meetup agenda will be posted on the listserv. Not on the listserv? Send your request to be added to BGT, DEIJ Coordinator, at [email protected]

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Join us for our RACIAL JUSTICE MEETUP!
We will be led by Lydia Schildt, Training Specialist at the Montana State Office of Public Defender! Lydia will lead our meetup and educate us on a racial justict issue that specifically impacts indigenous peoples.

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

A warm welcome to our new board members at #NAPD! Keisha Hudson, Darwin Hamilton, Sharone Mitchell, and Terri Collins Green join us with rich experience and a shared passion for justice and reform. Their expertise will greatly advance our mission. Welcome aboard!

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

🏳️‍⚧️ This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, let's spotlight the need for understanding & support for the trans community. Incarceration rates for LGBTQIA+ are alarmingly high, with trans individuals facing abuse & discrimination behind bars.

Learn more: https://t.co/lgsAPROKPV

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Thank you to our family, friends, coworkers, and our members who have served. #VeteransDay

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

The Racial Justice Conference in Montgomery was a truly amazing event. We had challenging conversations, listened to inspiring speakers, and experienced healing as a united community of public defenders. Thank you to everyone who joined us!!❤️

[Radley Balko @radleybalko]

New at The Watch:

Here's the first installment my in-depth look at the indigent systems in every state. To kick off the series, I looked at the systems in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, and California.

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Here we go! Welcome to #NAPDRacialJustice23! #MeetUsInMontgomery

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Hello, Montgomery! The NAPD team is starting to arrive for #NAPDRacialJustice23! Let us know if you're going to #MeetUsInMontgomery!!

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

The Racial Justice conference is only 3️⃣ days away. We can't wait to see you there for this powerful and moving conference.!!🎉

#MeetUsInMontgomery #NAPD

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Our President & CEO, April Frazier Camara along with Lori James-Townes of @NAPD2013 & Lisa M. Wayne of @NACDL dive into the unique roles public defenders play in ensuring equitable access to justice in this @USATODAY #oped:
https://t.co/Qz566ry0n9

#TBT

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

Excited to have the Bluegrass Theatre Guild and Message Theatre join us in Montgomery! Get ready for an incredible performance of "American Son". Huge shoutout to the amazing cast and production team - Dawn Runyon, Jeff Sherr, Brandon Miller, Patrick Mitchell, and Shawn Reaves!

[The NAPD @NAPD2013]

The countdown is on! NAPD's Racial Justice Conference is just 5️⃣ days away!!🎉

Meet us in Montgomery! We'll see you soon. #NAPD #meetusinmontgomery