Being the voice to the voiceless is what inspired Deputy District Attorney Ana De Santiago to become a prosecutor and give back to the community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are sharing inspirational stories from DA employees about how they got to where they are today. Learn more about DDA De Santiago’s story in this video.
This past weekend, the DA’s Office hosted a Day of Action to STOP fentanyl overdose deaths for the community to learn about the dangers of this opioid and how to save a life. Watch more in this video.
The DA’s DUI Homicide Unit received Prosecutor of the Year Award from MADD. Learn more about DUI Homicide Unit in this video.
Meet our 23 newest Deputy District Attorneys!
They took their oath and were sworn by DA Summer Stephan as part of the class of 2021, on Friday.
The group of new prosecutors collectively speaks seven languages and they bring diverse professional and personal experiences to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced an ambitious new Juvenile Diversion Initiative designed to keep juveniles out of the criminal justice system while addressing the underlying cause of harmful behavior. Watch more in the video. [TWEET THIS]
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan honored seven brave local heroes this week at the San Diego County District Attorney’s 30th Annual Citizens of Courage Awards, held every year during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Because of the pandemic, the annual event was canceled in 2020 but was held virtually this year on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
“By honoring these brave individuals, we are highlighting the extraordinary courage of victims and good Samaritans, who were placed in dangerous and trying circumstances,” DA Stephan said. “We’re also shining a light on the thousands of crime victims our DA team has the honor of serving every year and the importance of supporting victims’ rights.”
This year’s Citizens of Courage recipients include:
The District Attorney’s Office is committed to assisting crime victims through its Victim Assistance Division. In 2020, Victim Advocates assisted 14,444 victims of crime. For more information on the services and resources the DA’s Office offers to help prevent crime, click here.
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, local police and schools unite to launch a new App that will help support children exposed to violence or trauma. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
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Preventing crime is part of the District Attorney’s mission. See what our Crime Prevention Specialists do for the community in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Before the pandemic, the DA’s Community Partnership Prosecutors were physically in the community helping find solutions to public safety-related problems across the county. Now, they’ve adapted their roles to continue building bridges and keep us all safer. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]