Prosecutor Outreach Program for New Law Students (2022)
San Diego District Attorney’s Office (San Diego, CA)
Population: 3,298,634 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 330 | Contact Information
The San Diego County District Attorney (SDCDA) has developed a week-long program for first year law students who may not have a pre-existing interest in prosecution work, by giving them access to experienced lawyers through a week full of interesting presentations and experiences.
Effective Remote Work Strategies (2023)
Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (Prescott, AZ)
The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (YCAO) has developed robust work from home policies for all of their attorneys and staff.
Read MoreTap in Center Helps People Clear Low-Level Warrants (2022)
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (St. Louis, MO)
Population: 996,179 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 66 | Contact Information
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (SLCPA) partnered with the Court, Public Defender, and the County Library to create a “Tap In Center” where community members can get legal help in order to clear warrants and take care of issues in criminal cases that would normally require a court appearance. The program was launched in order to provide better access to services in a non-threatening environment, that caters to people who work or have childcare obligations during normal court hours.
Automated Expungements (2022)
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (San Jose, CA)
The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) has developed a way to automate the expungement of criminal records by partnering with the Court and Public Defender.
Read MoreResentencing Clinic Partnership (2022)
Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (Woodland, CA)
The YCDA has partnered with For the People and the law school at University of California, Davis to create a clinic that engages students in reviewing convictions.
Read MoreNational Prosecution Best Practices Conference: Non-Fatal Shootings: Challenges and Solutions
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Read MoreThe Prosecutor’s Crime Analyst – An Essential Employee
Authors: PCE and Gaelin Bernstein
Read about the various essential tasks that a crime analyst can perform in a prosecutor office.
Prosecutors and the Press – Ethical and Practical Guidance
Authors: PCE and KC Steckelberg (Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan)
Read about strategies for working with the press including, ethical rules and guidelines, developing a communications strategy and special considerations for various aspects of a case.
Award Winning Peer Support Program (2022)
San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office (San Bernardino, CA)
Population: 2,123,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 220 | Contact Information
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office (SBDA) has developed an award winning peer support program which provides professional supportive services to employees who are facing issues as result of secondary trauma and stress as a result of personal or professional challenges. The program is staffed by employees who undergo peer support training that teaches communication skills for people in crisis, understanding available resources, and laws regulating the confidentiality of peer support conversations.