Program areas at National District Attorneys Association
Grant Programs - NDAA received grant funding for research and training programs on addressing the needs of juvenile prosecutors, impaired driving, project safe neighborhoods, commercial driver license program implementation and highway safety.
Publications - NDAA publishes The Prosecutor magazine to inform members of challenges to the rule of law. The magazine's articles, written by elected or former prosecutors, train and inform the prosecution industry. This magazine is a member benefit, and NDAA sells advertising for this publication through an outside organization. NDAA also publishes and sells practical trial advocacy books used to train new prosecutors.
Courses and Conferences: NDAA held two annual conferences that addressed current prosecution and criminal justice issues. NDAA presented practical courses addressing how to 1) prosecute homicide, drug, and sexual assault cases, 2) investigate crime scenes and present forensic evidence, 3) address issues in trial and victim advocacy, 4) manage prosecution offices, and 5) develop experienced, career and executive prosecutors.
Government Relations: NDAA representatives regularly meet with the Department of Justice, members of Congress and other national associations to represent the views of prosecutors to influence federal and national policies and programs that affect law enforcement and prosecution.
Membership: The Association is a voluntary membership organization which was created to foster and maintain the honor and integrity of prosecuting attorneys throughout the United States and Canada.The Association conducts research as necessary and advisable to develop information, knowledge, and data which may be useful in improving and facilitating the administration of justice and educating the legal community. The Association services its members by way of magazines, publications, conferences and training local prosecutors.