Public Defense Reform from Crisis: Katrina to COVID

Authors

Derwyn Bunton
Frank Neuner
Jason Williamson
Pamela R. Metzger

Streaming Media

Publication Date

9-10-2020

Abstract

Crises expose flaws in our criminal legal systems. This program explores how Hurricane Katrina launched public defense reforms and asks whether the COVID-19 pandemic can spark similar changes. Panelists: Derwyn Bunton, Chief Public Defender, Orleans Parish, LA Frank Neuner, Managing Partner, NeunerPate Jason Williamson, Deputy Director, ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project Moderator: Pamela Metzger, Director, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center With an Introduction from Judy Perry Martinez, Immediate Past President, American Bar Association.

Document Type

Streaming Video

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Law | Law and Society | Public Policy | Social Justice

Part Of

Special Events and Videos

Publisher

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center