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    Support NAPD's year-end fundraiser! As you consider your end-of-year giving, please make a one-time or recurring donation to help us expand our training programs, increase support, grow scholarship opportunities, and strengthen this invaluable national community.

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    R3 Virtual Training Event March 19-20th! Registration OPEN!

    This is NAPD's largest annual event intended for all public defense professionals in all practice areas! We'll see you there.

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    Changemakers Forum April 20-23 2026!

    Join us April 20-23, 2026 for NAPD's upcoming Changemakers Forum! We'll see you there.

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    Leadership Institute May 18-21 2026!

    Registration is now open for NAPD's upcoming Leadership Institute! We'll see you there.

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