My Takeaways From NAPD Changemakers 2026
By Lindsay Bendell, PhD Student & LCSW If I could sum up my feelings returning home from Changemakers in one word, it would be ‘energized’.
May 30, 2026
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By Lindsay Bendell, PhD Student & LCSW If I could sum up my feelings returning home from Changemakers in one word, it would be ‘energized’.
Photo Caption: New Orleans’ Walter “Wolfman” Washington started the celebration of Gideon’s 60th year If you’re feeling like the constitutional right to counsel is more vulnerable than
In this update, NAPD’s DEIJ Coordinator, Brittany Gail Thomas (BGT), Esq., recaps NAPD meetups and events related to racial justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and
Renee Brodsky, Assistant Training DirectorStephanne Thornton, Social Work Training & Resource Coordinator The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) successfully hosted its inaugural national conference
An Event Review Brittany Gail Thomas (BGT), Esq., DEIJ Coordinator “What is a microaggression?” “How do I avoid committing/causing microaggressions?” “What can leaders of public
In the challenging world of public defense, there’s a growing emphasis on holistic, team-based mitigation. The idea is simple yet powerful: to move beyond the
Written by Brittany Gail Thomas, Esq. In this update, NAPD’s DEIJ Coordinator, Brittany Gail Thomas (BGT), Esq., recaps NAPD meetups and events related to racial
The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) Leadership Institute’s essential training for public defense leaders across the country took place this past April in Indianapolis.
The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) recently hosted their Team MitigationInstitute in Seattle, Washington. This intensive, multidisciplinary event brought together publicdefenders from across the
In August 2024, Wayne State University School of Law in Detroit, Michigan, served as the gracious host of the NAPD’s annual “We the Defenders” conference.
D-town was the perfect spot to hold this training. Forget what you heard, Detroit is the phoenix born from the ashes anew. There is a
The recent NAPD We the Defenders Conference in Detroit was more than just a gathering; it was a revitalizing force for the public defense community.