The Holistic Defense Services (HDS) team was established in 2022 to pioneer a groundbreaking holistic approach to public defense, one that tackles the root causes of our clients’ involvement in the criminal legal system and helps to break the cycle of criminalization. HDS staff work with our most vulnerable clients to provide case management services and mitigation advocacy. At the HDS exhibit, you will find resources and information to address issues that arise when individuals experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders are involved in the criminal legal system. We will also be sharing opportunities for employment on the HDS team
