|
 |
 |
 |
Frequent Questions
What is the NACDL State Criminal Justice Network?
A Network of individuals, including representatives from NACDL state affiliate legislative committees, affiliate lobbyists, public defenders, and others, working to promote criminal justice reform in their state legislatures.
What is its purpose?
- To facilitate communication on substantive issues and lobbying strategies among legislative contacts in different states.
- To create national momentum and attention to high-priority criminal justice reform initiatives.
- To provide resources and support to members in the form of model legislation, news updates, bill tracking, and more.
What benefits does it provide?
- Networking with other lobbyists and legislative committee chairs across the country.
- Access to the SLN Web site resources (model bills, news articles, talking points, and more) and participation in the SLN listserv.
- Support on a variety of state-level issues, including mandatory recording of interrogations, sentencing reform, and many others.
- Training at the annual SLN meeting in August and other training events throughout the year.
Who is the NACDL contact for the State Criminal Justice Network?
Angelyn Frazer--State Legislative Affairs Director
(202) 872-8600 x242
angelyn@nacdl.org
Patrick Veasy - National Affairs Assistant
(202) 872-8600 x238
patrick@nacdl.org
Mailing Address: 1660 L St., NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 872-8690
How can I find out who is the legislative contact for a particular state?
Visit the Affiliates Contacts page here...
How do I send information or a question out to all Network Members?
Send an e-mail to state_legislation@nacdl-lists.org . If you aren't sure if you're a part of the listserv, e-mail patrick@nacdl.org to be added.
Where can I find model bills?
Visit our Network Issues page for a list of issues. Model bills are available for many issues.
Where can I find instructions on how to write an op-ed?
Visit the Legislative Resources page for instructions. -more...
|
 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
1150 18th St., NW, Suite 950, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-8600 • Fax (202) 872-8690 •
assist@nacdl.org
| |