This Is Defense

This Is Defense

We are excited to include your voice as one of the first in what will be a growing collection of short selfie videos by public defenders making the case to the general public about why public defenders and public defense are so critical to a healthier and safer society. Thank you!
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Your Short Video: Please respond to the following prompts in selfie video that is under 60 seconds. Set up your phone horizontally or use your computer camera. You can use this selfie video guide for best practices on filming.
In your video, please a) describe public defense work in three adjectives. Just state the words. Then, b) respond to ONE of the following prompts. Please click the prompt you choose below so we know which prompt you are responding to!

Tell us about the people you represent, one way they are treated by the system that drives you crazy, and what you do to try to alleviate it.What was a moment that made you proud to be a public defender or a part of the public defense community?What drives you in your work as a public defender?Share your routine for getting psyched up for the day aheadA challenge of this work, and why it’s worth it anywayHow do you explain what you do to people outside the field?How has your job impacted you personally (for the better)?
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