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Meet Deputy DA Laura Palacios

October 12, 2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Deputy District Attorney Laura Palacios. Laura was born in South Lake Tahoe, California and grew up in Reno, Nevada, where she lived […]

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Meet Paralegal Andrea Rios

October 10, 2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Paralegal Andrea Rios. Andrea was born and raised in San Diego, where she grew up in Chula Vista. She graduated from San […]

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HR Chief Honored by Japanese American Citizens League

October 9, 2023

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that the DA’s Chief of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been awarded the Civil Rights Leadership Award by the San Diego Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Jerrilyn “Jerri” Malana received the honor at the San Diego JACL’s annual awards gala on Saturday, October […]

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Group photo of the students participating in the DA's Junior Academy with DA Summer Stephan and other leadership.

Inside the Junior DA Academy: High School Students Experience the Justice System

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Photo of Child Abduction Unit team with recovered child at airport reunited with mother.

DA Child Abduction Unit Reunites Mother with Child Taken to Afghanistan

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Two members of the San Diego District Attorney's Restitution Recovery Team working together at a desk, reviewing information on computer monitors in an office cubicle.

See How the DA’s Office Helps Victims Recover Restitution

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Gabby Petito Foundation Brings Domestic Violence Prevention Training to One Safe Place

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DA Weekly News with DA Summer Stephan 02-26-26: Our Consumer Protection Division Gets Results!

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DA Weekly News with DA Summer Stephan 02-19-26: Ex-Convict Charged with Misusing Public Funds

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It was a pleasure for District Attorney @summerste It was a pleasure for District Attorney @summerstephan  to join @thebridge.sd  Church last week for a community conversation focused on public safety, fraud prevention and resources available to our community.

DA Stephan especially enjoyed connecting with the church’s primarily Spanish-speaking members, answering questions and sharing information about the role of the District Attorney’s Office in keeping our communities safe.

The conversation included important tips to help protect against fraud, including elder scams and immigration fraud, as well as information about resources available through the DA’s Office and our community partners.

Thank you to the Bridge Church for welcoming DA Stephan and for creating an opportunity to connect, listen and share information that helps keep our community informed and protected. 

Want the DA’s Office at your community event? Learn more at SanDiegoDA.gov.

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This week on DA News, DA @summerstephan discusses This week on DA News, DA @summerstephan  discusses the sentencing of a man who groped women at a popular Carlsbad hiking trail. She also highlights the recognition of One Safe Place @ospsandiegocounty Victim Advocate and Human Trafficking Director Marjorie Saylor for her outstanding work helping victims.

#DANews #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #Carlsbad #PublicSafety #VictimServices #OneSafePlace #HumanTrafficking #VictimAdvocate #SanDiegoCounty
Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects everyone and it is everywhere—including around major events that draw large crowds. Victims are hiding in plain sight in our own communities.

Human trafficking is considered by many to be a form of modern-day slavery where perpetrators exploit human beings for profit. Traffickers treat victims as their property. There are two kinds of human trafficking: sex and labor. Both are a violation of basic human rights, and both are crimes under U.S. federal law and California state law.

DA @SummerStephan recently met with the San Diego Convention Center @sdconventionctr Executive Staff to discuss the realities of human trafficking, how traffickers exploit major events, and the importance of recognizing the signs and reporting suspicious activity.

The discussion also highlighted the recent human trafficking operation conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force around Comic-Con, reinforcing the importance of strong partnerships and community awareness in the fight against trafficking.

Together, we can help protect vulnerable people and make San Diego a safer place for everyone. To learn more about how to stop human trafficking visit our website: http://sdcda.org/preventing/human-trafficking/

#HumanTraffickingAwareness #StopHumanTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #SanDiegoDA
What does it take to become a prosecutor, investig What does it take to become a prosecutor, investigator or advocate for victims?

Local high school students got a firsthand look at the answer through the San Diego County District Attorney’s Junior DA Academy. The multi-day program gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system. Here’s a look at their experience.
As students head back to school, DA @summerstephan As students head back to school, DA @summerstephan  shares important safety tips for parents and students—from thinking twice before posting those popular “first day of school” photos to protecting children’s privacy and safety online. 📱🎒

Remember: less information is better. Avoid sharing details like your child’s school, classroom, teacher, schedule or location that could put their safety at risk.

DA Stephan also highlights the P3 Tips app, where anyone can anonymously report suspicious activity or concerns at a school.

Watch this week’s DA Weekly News for back-to-school safety tips and help keep our children safe online and at school.

#BackToSchool #SchoolSafety #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #P3 #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
Please join us in congratulating One Safe Place: S Please join us in congratulating One Safe Place: San Diego County Family Justice Centers Victim Advocate and Director of Human Trafficking Services and Awareness Marjorie Saylor, who was honored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell  on Monday, August 10th in Sacramento for her tireless efforts supporting the Backpage Remission Program. This initiative created a historic opportunity for survivors of human trafficking who were exploited through Backpage.com and CityXGuide.com between 2004 and 2020 to seek financial recovery for harms they suffered, including medical and mental health expenses and lost wages connected to their exploitation.
 
From July 2025 through March 2026, Marjorie and One Safe Place partners worked in close collaboration to ensure that as many survivors as possible had access to this opportunity. The One Safe Place team met individually with survivors, helped them navigate the complicated application process, gather documentation, understand their losses, and take the difficult step of putting into words the financial and personal impact their victimization.
 
One Safe Place was one of only few organizations in California that mobilized to provide hands-on assistance to survivors seeking access to these funds and ultimately submitted claims representing the potential recovery of approximately $10-$15 million.
 
The significance of this work extends far beyond a dollar amount. For survivors whose exploitation generated enormous profits for others, the remission process offered an opportunity to reclaim something that had been taken from them: to have their losses recognized, their experiences acknowledged, and resources returned to the people who endured the harm.  Marjorie said it best, “It was an extraordinary privilege to help survivors pursue that measure of justice.”

Learn more about One Safe Place, a project of the San Diego County DA's Office at OSPsanDiegoCounty.gov.
When most people think of child abduction, they pi When most people think of child abduction, they picture a stranger. But the reality is that 98% of child abductions nationwide—and 99% in California over the past decade—are committed by a parent. Watch how the San Diego County District Attorney's Child Abduction Unit overcame extraordinary international challenges to reunite a young boy with his mother after he was taken to Afghanistan for nearly two years.

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Stronger communities start with connection. 💙🤝 Ou Stronger communities start with connection. 💙🤝

Our San Diego County DA’s Office team was out across the county for National Night Out, connecting with neighbors, families, community partners and our law enforcement partners.

From Nestor to Lemon Grove, Encinitas to Chula Vista, our team was there to listen, connect and strengthen the partnerships that help make our communities safer.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made National Night Out such a great celebration of community, connection and partnership! 👏

📸 Swipe through to see our team in action!

#NationalNightOut #CommunityConnections #StrongerCommunities #SaferCommunities #SanDiegoCounty CommunityPartnerships
🏡 Real estate fraud is on the rise—and anyone buyi 🏡 Real estate fraud is on the rise—and anyone buying, selling, or owning a home can be a target.

District Attorney @summerstephan  recently joined the North San Diego County Realtors @nsdcrealtors alongside Deputy District Attorneys Brendan McHugh and John Dunn to share expert tips on recognizing and preventing common real estate scams.

From deed theft and title fraud to wire transfer scams and impersonation schemes, criminals are constantly finding new ways to target unsuspecting victims. The good news? Knowing the warning signs can help protect your home, your finances, and your future.

Watch this week's DA Weekly News to learn practical steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim and see how the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is working with the real estate community to keep our neighborhoods safe.

🎥 Watch now and share this information with anyone who is buying, selling, or owns a home.

For more crime prevention resources and information on how to report real estate fraud, visit the San Diego County District Attorney's Office: https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/real-estate-fraud/

#RealEstateFraud #ScamPrevention #ConsumerProtection #HomebuyerTips #Homeowner #RealEstate #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #SanDiego #DistrictAttorney #DAWeeklyNews
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