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Interested in writing for the premiere publication for prosecutors? View our editorial calendar below.

NDAA also accepts articles on other topics of interest to our membership. Contact Kiona D. Gaines at kdgaines@ndaajustice.org to suggest a subject matter.

July 2026

Material Deadline: June 5, 2026

Feature: Technology in Action, Justice in Focus

Other topics:
Artificial Intelligence Resources in the Criminal Justice System
Elder Abuse Resources & Prevention
Gun Violence Awareness & Prevention

October 2026

Material Deadline: September 4, 2026

Feature: Office Leadership Best Practices & Resources (Tools for Management Success)

Other topics:
Traffic Safety: Impaired Driving Prevention & Resources
Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention
Metro DAs: Emerging Challenges, Resources & Strategic Collaboration

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The Prosecutor traditionally uses images of historic courthouses for its cover, but accepts other cover photo suggestions as well. We welcome submissions from communities across the country.

Views expressed in the articles in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National District Attorneys Association.

Current Edition

In the April issue

Overcoming Jury Misconceptions in Human Trafficking Cases: The Role of Survivor Expert Witness Testimony
By Sheri Lopez

Prosecutors and the National Practitioner Data Bank
By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 
(Health Resources & Services Administration)

The Prosecutor Who Feels Nothing: When Compartmentalization Stops Working
By Zachary Rothwell

Previous Editions

2026
January 2026 (Volume 60 / Number 1)

2025
January 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 1)
April 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 2)
July 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 3)
October 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 4)

2024
January 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 1)
April 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 2)
July 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 3)
October 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 4)

2023
January 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 1)
April 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 2)
July 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 3)
October 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 4)

The Prosecutor is published as a member benefit. Members can access previous magazines here after logging in.