Gideon's Army, an upcoming HBO documentary, features Gideon's Promise and follows three of our young public defenders in the South struggling against incredible odds to live up to the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.
The lawyers featured in Gideon's Army are part of a community of over two hundred public defenders across the South who have been trained and supported by Gideon's Promise.
Our community of 200+ public defenders work long hours, endless days and sacrifice so much to make sure the United States Supreme Court's decision, Gideon v. Wainwright, is a reality for the most vulnerable among us. What could be more fitting than changing the Southern Public Defender Training Center's name into something that really illustrates what our community is doing in courthouses across the country?
THE CRISISPublic defense systems throughout this nation are in crisis. As a result, the most vulnerable among us, those who are indigent, are being provided a disservice. |
OUR SOLUTIONAddress the need for cultural reform with a comprehensive model that emphasizes client-centered values, on-going trial advocacy training and community-building. |
HOW YOU CAN HELPInvest in our mission by making a donation (general support, major gifts and event sponsorships), volunteering and helping us spread the word. |
