APDM's Engagement with the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaboration: A Step Towards Lasting Change
In a significant move towards fostering equitable justice in Maryland, APDM has taken on the role of grant administrator for the Maryland...
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Empowering Youth: APDM's Behavioral Health Program in Prince George's County
In collaboration with CareFirst and OPD, APDM works to increase access to services and improve wellness for justice-involved youth in...
Welcome Dr. Van Sluytman, PhD
We are delighted to share with our APDM community: Dr. Laurens G. Van Sluytman, PhD, has joined our Board of Directors! Dr. Van Sluytman...
Welcome to Our 2024 Pauli Murray Fellows
We are thrilled to announce the addition of three exceptional new summer fellows to our team as part of the Pauli Murray Diversity...
Welcome Aja Pollack
We are thrilled to welcome attorney Aja Pollack to OPD's Decarceration Initiative team. A former public school teacher, Aja furthered her...
OPD Celebrates Gideon's Day
Every year on March 18th, public defenders across the United States mark a significant milestone in legal history – "Gideon Day." This...
New Partnership: Maryland Bar Foundation to Support the Pauli Murray Diversity Leadership Initiative
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our community. It is with gratitude that we announce that APDM has been awarded a grant...
Investing in OPD Staff: Introducing APDM's Career Development Fund
At APDM we recognize the importance of investing in the growth and development of OPD employees, not only for their personal and...
Welcoming the Newest Additions to Our Board of Directors
We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to our APDM family! As we continue to strive for excellence in fulfilling our mission,...
APDM Working to Secure Resources for OPD's Decarceration Initiative
Effective October 1, 2021, the Juvenile Restoration Act permits people who have served at least 20 years of a sentence for a crime that...
Helping Clients Tackle Transportation Challenges
Securing reliable and affordable transportation to and from court, court-mandated programs, and treatment services can pose a large...
APDM & MSBA Host OPD's 50th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating 50 years of Maryland Office of the Public Defender! APDM & MSBA co-hosted a celebratory gala on November 1st to honor OPD's...
The Daily Record's Editorial Advisory Board Pens Piece in Support of OPD
The Editorial Advisory Board of the Daily Record acknowledges the critical role the Maryland Office of the Public Defender plays and...
Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Justice-Involved Youth
APDM was awarded over $450,000 from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) for the Justice-Involved Youth Behavioral Health Access...
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