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This presentation by James Bethke, Director of the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense, outlines the key strengths and weaknesses identified in the last decade of indigent defense. It emphasizes the opportunities for reform and strategies to combat threats facing this essential aspect of the criminal justice system. By focusing on passion, training, data utilization, and coalition building, the task force aims to develop robust responses to current challenges. This session, part of NACDL’s 10th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference, offers valuable insights for future improvements.
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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: Lessons from the Past Decade & Strategies for the Future Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense RESPONSE TO ATTACKS ON INDIGENT DEFENSE NACDL’s 10th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 4-5, 2011 James Bethke, Director Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense jim.bethke@txcourts.gov www.txcourts.gov/tfid