National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Annual Conference

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Annual Conference

Louisville, Kentucky

January 14-17, 2010

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, as our Abolitionist of the Year, for signing the repeal bill that made New Mexico the third state to end the death penalty in the past four years.

New Mexico Representative Gail Chasey, also receiving the Abolitionist of the Year Award, for her tireless work in that state’s legislature, which made abolition a reality in New Mexico.

The New Mexico Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty, with the Lighting the Torch of Conscience Award and for their years of labor to bring repeal to New Mexico.

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As always, the Annual Conference brings together hundreds of the movement's most valuable assets - abolitionist leaders and activists. The 2010 event will place the death penalty within a larger criminal justice context by:

• Educating attendees about best practices to prevent and respond to violent crimes;
• Offering training models Affiliates can replicate back home; and
• Providing opportunities for networking among death penalty advocates, criminal justice leaders, murder victim family members, death row family members, religious leaders, lawyers and others.

This year’s theme, Training for the Long Run -- Building Bridges to Wider Audiences, focuses on broadening our base of support for ending capital punishment. The focus will be on building the momentum for repeal by:

• offering basic- and advanced-skills training;
• presenting new information on research and policy developments in the field; and
• sharing the inspiration of firsthand stories about the harm the death penalty causes individuals and the community.

The training program includes presentation of substantive information, practical tools, and innovative ideas from research and personal experience. Board members will receive an orientation to and training in Affiliate work that lays the groundwork for future activities. Affiliate staff will be introduced to new ideas and advanced skills training. New volunteers and local members will be exposed to the basics and have the opportunity to network with seasoned advocates.

Why Attend Conference 2010?

Think of the time you’ve spent this past year waiting for yet another state legislature to limit or abolish the death penalty. As more abolition bills reach state legislatures, our movement grows and expands, and we are winning! Now is a critical time to increase and develop our membership and leadership skills, networking with others, and debating the newest ideas. The learning opportunities provided at the Conference will reinforce your goals and give you the tools you need to move your state work forward. And, the colleagues you'll meet and the experiences you'll share will inspire, renew and energize you.

Build your skills and expand your network of resources. You won't find another event that offers the range and depth of NCADP’s 2010 Annual Conference:

• Learn from emerging and respected leaders; select from more than 40 offerings.
• Get tools, approaches, and solutions you can put to use right away.
• Meet state and national leaders who have put their own expertise to work to support your work and increase its impact.
• Continue conversations and network with colleagues and new friends. Find out about new resources from other communities.
• Appreciate and experience the amazing atmosphere of Louisville -- energizing and relaxed; urban and rural; a little something for everyone: sports, theater, night life, history – come and explore.
• Take advantage of early bird registration rates and discounted guest rates at Louisville’s grandest hotel.