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.

Coconino County Attorney’s Office (Flagstaff, AZ)

Population: 142,254 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 15 | Contact Information

The Coconino County Attorney’s Office (CCA) has developed a prefiling diversion program that connects arrestees to a variety of health and social service programs before the decision to file charges is made by the CCA. After an initial health screening and court appearance, a judge determines eligibility and qualified participants are released to a local facility where they can access substance abuse, mental health, and social services from a variety of government and community providers. Once programming is underway, the CCA evaluates participation to determine if charges will be filed or dismissed.

Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (Montgomery, AL)

Population: 199,054 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 26 | Contact Information

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) has initiated a prosecutor led job fair that brings together previously convicted people in the community with local employers.  The job fair also provides attendees with assistance in drafting resumes, obtaining interview appropriate clothing, and developing interview skills.  In addition to the job opportunities, attendees can also get help with filing for expungement and obtaining government identification.

Mobile County District Attorney’s Office (Mobile, AL)

Population: 414,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 28 | Contact Information

The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) has developed a program to combat bullying in local schools.  BullyBlocker allows anyone to anonymously report bullying through text messaging which is distributed to trained staff for timely assistance.

Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council (Phoenix, AZ)

Population: 7,174,000 | Number of Members: 858 | Contact Information

The Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council (APAAC) has developed a public, internet accessible database (often referred to as a Brady list) that contains names of law enforcement officers for whom there are materials which must be provided in discovery in order to comply with Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. 

San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office

Population: 2,180,000

Through a peer support program, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is helping their employees and employees’ family members deal with personal and/or professional problems.