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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.

October 2025

Material Deadline: September 5, 2025

Feature: Forensic Evidence Benefits, Challenges & Resources in the Criminal Justice System

Other topics:
Trial Advocacy Resources & Best Practices
Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention
Juvenile Justice – Youth Carjacking Prevention & Intervention

January 2026

Material Deadline: December 5, 2025

Feature: NDAA Legislative Priorities & Prosecutor Advocacy

Other topics:
Human Trafficking Prevention & Resources
Prosecutor Recruitment & Retention Resources
Online Child Safety Resources

April 2026

Material Deadline: March 6, 2026

Feature: Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programming 

Other topics:
Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention
Prosecutor Well-being Resources
Youth Violence Prevention

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

Cover Image

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 July issue

Drug-Induced Homicide: Prosecuting Fatal Overdose Cases
By Stuart T. Welch

Thrills That Kill: Turning Tragedy into Purpose
By Lili Trujillo Puckett & Lori Agumedo

Preventing Targeted Violence: The Positive Influence of Family, Friends, Fans, and Followers
By Wendy L. Patrick

Previous Editions

2025
January 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 1)
April 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 2)

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.