In this week’s DA News, District Attorney Summer Stephan talks about the sentencing in a Cold Case Homicide from 1990 and an important task force that has been formed to prevent educational fraud in charter schools and the education system.
This week, just a few days before Thanksgiving, the DA’s CARE Center hosted a turkey giveaway event in partnership with the San Diego Police Department to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families in need. Watch more in the video. Find out more about the DA’s CARE Center, here.
Did you know the DA’s Office employs more than 60 veterans? On this Veterans Day, we honor their service and take a look at how their military experience informs how they approach their work to protect public safety in San Diego County. Watch more in the video below.
In this week’s DA News, District Attorney Summer Stephan talks about the work our office is doing to prosecute and stop organized retail theft, including smash and grabs that have been affecting businesses across California and San Diego County.
In this week’s DA News, District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses Red Ribbon Week and the importance of educating our youth and families about the dangers of illicit drugs, especially fentanyl.
In this week’s DA News, District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed throughout the month of October, and the important resources available to those who are in an abusive relationship. Read more about DV Month and resources, here.
In this week’s DA News, District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses the grand jury indictments of 17 defendants in connection with a violent attack against three young African American men by members of the Hell’s Angels. Charges include hate crime and gang allegations. Watch more in the video. Read more details about this case, here.
Since the start of the first Homeless Court in San Diego in 1988, the program has been a model for the nation and out-of-state visitors come to observe on a regular basis. See why, in the VIDEO below.
More details, HERE.
Volunteer hairdressers provide haircuts to families in need at One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center. Watch more in the VIDEO below.
Read more details, HERE.
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that monthly “Cafecito con la Comunidad” (Coffee with the Community) events are providing the Spanish-speaking community in North County easier access to vital resources, such as services for domestic violence survivors, education on preventing human trafficking, elder abuse, financial scams, and much more.
The Spanish only events are held every second Friday of the month at One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center in San Marcos. The topics at the gatherings are focused on public safety and are organized by District Attorney Community Partnership Prosecutor Monique Myers, Dra. Beatriz Villarreal from Mano a Mano Foundation, and One Safe Place Executive Director Claudia Grasso. Details in the VIDEO below.
Read more about it, HERE.