Racial Justice Series

The Racial Justice Series is a yearlong, online training series focusing on the ways race impacts the criminal legal system and people accused of committing crimes. PDAP created this program to present a view of systemic racial issues from both a historical and modern-day context. The goal is for Public Defenders to better understand how and why these issues affect their clients of color both inside and outside the courtroom.

Past sessions have focused on topics such as the impacts of generational racism and poverty, the War on Drugs and its relationship to mass incarceration, and ways to bring attention to racial issues in court.

Those interested in learning more information and registering for this series can sign up for the PDAP listserv or email Elizabeth@PAPublicDefenders.com.