The goals build on the following vision and mission statements, which were developed during the planning process:
Vision: A society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal justice system.
Mission: NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal justice system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.