PDAP Manuals

A Public Defender's Guide to Working with Mentally Ill and Neurodivergent Clients (2024)

Appendix: A Public Defender's Guide to Working with Mentally Ill and Neurodivergent Clients (2024)

Chief's Guide to Advocating for and Hiring Social Service Staff (2024)

How to Start a Public Defender Social Service Program (2024)

Appendices for SSA Manuals

Appendices for SSA Manuals with Mitigation Samples

Trainings & Resources

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