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]
The DA’s Office supports more than 13,000 victims of crime every year with a variety of important services. But as a community, we know we can do even better. That’s why the DA hosted the first-of-its-kind Victim and Survivor Summit, which brought together hundreds of community members virtually. District Attorney Summer Stephan explains the goal of the summit in this video. [TWEET THIS]
The DA’s CARE Center has adapted its services not only because of COVID-19 but because it has also seen an increase in the community’s need for food access. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
In the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all affected by the crisis, especially couples and families who may be at risk of domestic violence. WATCH MORE in this video.
Domestic violence survivors and other abuse victims will no longer have to spend hours or days trying to find safe shelter under a new program that can locate available space within minutes. The SoCal Safe Shelter Collaborative leverages technology to more quickly connect survivors with available space in a shelter so abuse victims can expeditiously be removed from dangerous situations and begin receiving support services. Watch more in the video. [TWEET THIS]
Victim Advocates are reaching out to victims of crime in a different way during COVID-19. See more in this video.
See what services are available to crime victims, here.
It’s a whole new world in court. Hearings have gone virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all parties appearing remotely. Deputy DA’s Philippa Cunningham and Mary Naoom show us what that looks like in this video. [TWEET THIS]
There’s a new detective in town and she works for a task force that protects children from online predators.
Meet Willow, the first Electronic Detection Dog in Southern California working alongside law enforcement. [TWEET THIS]
About 70 participants graduated from the 2019 Citizens Academy in early November. The program offers a behind-the-scenes look into the criminal justice system. See what participants had to say about their experience, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Are you interested in participating? Visit this link for more information and to get on the interest list for the next one!
Lying to an insurance company to get a payout is a crime and ultimately affects all of us who pay for some type of insurance. Deputy District Attorney David Bagheri explains more in this video. [TWEET THIS]