An Important Message About Child Abuse
District Attorney Summer Stephan had an important message this week for more than 2,000 employees of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. See what it was in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Making Changes in Schools
The District Attorney’s Office is partnering with local schools on programs that help keep kids out of trouble and focused on their education. See how in this video. [TWEET THIS]
A New Team at the DA’s Office
There’s a new team of prosecutors from the DA’s Office working in the community instead of in the courtroom. This year, the District Attorney’s Office established a team of Community Partnership Prosecutors. See how they’re working to prevent crime, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Honoring 42 years of work
Meet Peter Quon. His distinguished career began in 1977 when the Pan Asian Lawyers Association was formed in San Diego. See why he was honored this week in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Remembering Every Single One
Community leaders and law enforcement gathered to support the families of crime victims and to commemorate their memories as part of an annual event that also included a special recognition for the tireless work of a deputy district attorney. See more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
2019 Citizens of Courage: Mark Lopez and Fernando Melendez
Two men who came to the aid of a stabbing victim and were suddenly targeted by the attacker who fired a crossbow at them, leading to a struggle that ended with the suspect’s arrest. Meet Citizens of Courage Mark Lopez and Fernando Melendez, in this video.
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2019 Citizens of Courage: Dylan and Marisa Mabrito
In spite of the likelihood of substantial negative consequences, this mother and son demonstrated extraordinary moral courage by providing DNA to investigators working to solve a cold case homicide. Meet Citizens of Courage Dylan and Marisa Mabrito, in this video.
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2019 Citizens of Courage: Dylan Graham
After he and his student were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced into a car, this high school coach acted with bravery and quick thinking to disarm the kidnapper and allow both to escape safely. Meet Citizen of Courage Dylan Graham, in this video.
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2019 Citizens of Courage: Donna Cooper
Victimized by an unlicensed dentist, Donna suffered significant injuries that required repeated corrective surgeries. She cooperated with investigators and provided key testimony during trial. Meet Citizen of Courage Donna Cooper in this video.
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More Than 300 Names Removed from Gang Injunctions
District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that 332 individuals have been removed from civil gang injunctions after a careful review of those who are no longer involved in crime or gangs. This video explains who qualifies and how they can get their name removed. [TWEET THIS]