NAPD Public Resources

The 2023 Annual Report of the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) marks a decade of growth, expanding from 30 advocates to over 25,000 members nationwide. It showcases achievements in training, advocacy for reform, and research on public defense systems, while emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The report commemorates the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright and highlights ongoing initiatives like the '10 for 10' campaign aimed at expanding programs and addressing contemporary legal challenges in public defense delivery. NAPD's efforts over the past decade include training over 3,000 practitioners, publishing extensive resources, and engaging in significant legal advocacy through its Amicus Committee. The organization has focused on improving public defense representation through community engagement and workload management, while also launching new online resources like MyGideon 2.0. With a steady increase in membership and income, NAPD continues to advocate for justice, support public defenders, and enhance the quality of public defense through collaboration and training.