Citizens of Courage 2025: Erin Wilkerson
A resilient human trafficking survivor who was arrested, testified against her trafficker and now overcomes her trauma while speaking to law enforcement, sex buyers and women in correctional facilities.
Citizens of Courage 2025: Jenna Brians
Her maternal instinct and sixth sense led her to contact police in the middle of the night, who located her estranged husband as he was driving his truck off a cliff, allowing officers to rescue her twin daughters.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 03-20-25
In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan previews a new video that trains first responders on how to better interact with people who have invisible disabilities.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 03-13-25
In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan discusses a high-profile murder sentence and the important reason for her recent trip to the nation’s capital.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 03-06-25
In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan highlights an important parole hearing and proposed legislation to combat human trafficking. Watch more in the video.
Meet Deputy DA Joshua Brisbane
In honor of Black History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of February, the DA’s Office is featuring stories of employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Deputy DA Joshua Brisbane, and the family history that inspired his career as a prosecutor, in this video.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 02-13-25
In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan highlights the resolution of two high profile criminal cases. Watch more in the video.
Meet the Assistant Chief of Juvenile Division Samira Seidu
In honor of Black History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of February, the DA’s Office is featuring stories of employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet the Assistant Chief of the Juvenile Division, Samira Seidu, and what inspired her career as a prosecutor, in this video.
DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 01-16-25
In this week’s DA News Update, DA Summer Stephan talks about an important court decision that was made in the 2006 murder case of Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant. She also talks about the importance of Human Trafficking Awareness. Watch more in the video.
Homeless Resource Fair with City of Chula Vista and MTS
This month, the DA’s Office CARE Center partnered with the City of Chula Vista and MTS to hold a Homeless Resource Fair at the MTS Transit Center on Palomar Street, connecting individuals to dozens of essential services that will help them lead a productive and healthy life. Watch more in the video.