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NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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NACDL’s State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN) conference call series is entitled National Advocacy Calls on Developing Legislation (NACDL). The teleconferences feature an expert on an issue area and are designed to educate criminal defense lawyers and advocates across the country on a variety of criminal justice issues. Key to the calls is informing participants of any legislation or litigation pending that seeks progressive reform on the issue, and serves as a call to action for advocates interested in developing strategies for legislative reform or litigious efforts in their jurisdictions.
NACDL hosted a National Advocacy Call on Developing Legislation on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 focused on how state advocates can help stave off the aggressive proponents of Marsy's Law legislation.
Resources for "Second Look = Second Chance: The Case for Reconsidering Lengthy & Other Extreme Sentences," a webinar that took place March 11th, 2021.
Recording and resources for Struck: Race, Jury Selection, and the Need for Reform in Colorado.
Though many individuals incarcerated in local jails retain the right to vote, they often cannot exercise it in practice. This de-facto disenfranchisement is caused by a wide range of barriers including difficulty registering to vote, challenges with casting a ballot, and misinformation pertaining to eligibility. In this webinar, we delve into the causes of jail-based disenfranchisement and highlight strategies that advocates and elected officials can employ to ensure that eligible voters who are being detained are not denied their right to vote.
Advocacy Call on Drug-Induced Homicide Laws
Advocacy Call on NACDL/FAMM State Clemency Project
Advocacy Call on Medical and Personal Use Marijuana
Advocacy Call on Juvenile Life Without Parole