PCE Pop-Up: Diversion Programs
On February 4, 2021, PCE hosted a Pop-Up discussion on prosecutor diversion programs; here are the presentations and materials:
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PCE Pop-Up: Re-Entry, Community Outreach, and Community Connection
On January 11, 2021, PCE hosted a Pop-Up discussion on community engagement with presentations on connection, outreach and re-entry, creating a community advisory board, and moving cases out of the criminal justice system.
Read MoreBacklogs and Trials During the Pandemic
Prosecutors are facing a growing backlog at every stage of a prosecution, including in forensic laboratories. Reducing the backlog will require new thinking and new approaches. The backlog has also increased the pressure to try cases during the pandemic.
With input from prosecutors around the country, PCE has collected suggestions for addressing the backlog and trying cases during the pandemic.
Read MoreProsecutors’ Guide for Reducing Violence and Building Safer Communities
Authors: Aequitas, RTI International, and PCE
Implicit Bias Training by the National Black Prosecutors Association in Collaboration with PCE and Other Partners
In November 2020, the National Black Prosecutors Association in collaboration with PCE and other partners hosted a four-hour training that examined biases in the criminal justice system, using scientific data and case studies. Approximately 300 participants were provided with actionable strategies to bring about a more equitable justice system and to maintain the integrity of the legal system.
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Rebutting the Rhetoric: A Virtual Implicit Bias Training
Location: Virtual
Date and Time: Thursday, November 12, 2020 from noon (EST) – 4:00 PM (EST)
The Role of the Modern Prosecutor: Spearheading Innovation
Author: PCE
The role of the prosecutor has evolved dramatically over the last 40 years. PCE highlights a sampling of prosecutor innovations in this new report that dives into 221 programs from 150 prosecutor offices from across the country.
Interactive Map: Find prosecutor innovations by state, office, or program category with our new interactive map, which illustrates the breadth of innovation in the U.S. by highlighting 250+ programs in 150+ offices.
Read MoreSeeking Justice and Solutions: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Opioid Overdose Investigations
Authors: PCE and Aequitas
The Problem-Solving Prosecutor: Modern Variations on the Crime Strategies Unit
Authors: PCE, DANY, Bronx District Attorney’s Office, and Aequitas