Author: PERF
This report explores DA-driven initiatives that have the support of law enforcement members in their jurisdictions—programs that go beyond DAs merely reviewing cases presented by police and then offering plea bargains or prosecuting those cases in court.
This project was conceived by PERF Deputy Director Jennifer Sommers, a former longtime state and county prosecutor in New York. She has long believed that “effective collaboration between police and prosecutors is the key to moving from good to great,” and partnered with Kristine Hamann to showcase how jurisdictions across the country are putting that principle into practice. Together, they identified examples of innovative, prosecution-led partnerships from around the country that are strengthening public safety and advancing justice.
PCE has created materials on recruitment and retention of both legal and non-legal staff in prosecutor offices. Watch videos from seasoned prosecutors, read our publications, and explore topics that can help your office better recruit and retain staff.
Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)
Prosecutor offices across the nation are taking thoughtful approaches to both counteracting the concerns causing employees to resign, and enhancing the rewarding factors inspiring them to stay. This paper presents a number of these successful methods with the goal of sharing ideas that can be replicated in other prosecutor offices.
Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)
Maybe you’re facing staffing shortages. Maybe recruiting new lawyers and support staff hasn’t been fruitful. Or maybe you’re having trouble keeping up with the many roles that prosecutors must now take on. See our guide on navigating these challenges and more:
Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP) Prosecutor offices across the nation are taking thoughtful approaches to both counteracting the concerns causing employees to resign, and enhancing the rewarding… Read more
Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP) Maybe you’re facing staffing shortages. Maybe recruiting new lawyers and support staff hasn’t been fruitful. Or maybe you’re having trouble keeping up… Read more
Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office (Miami-Dade County, FL) Population: 2,700,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors:350 | Contact Information With increasing tourism, increasing population, and increasing commerce came increasing employment opportunities for… Read more
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and AE. Read about effective methods for recruiting Gen Z prosecutors based on those in the field. Read more
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (Akron, OH) Population: 537,600 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 60 | Contact Information The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) has improved office culture using a variety… Read more
Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (Prescott, AZ) Population: 242,253 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 41 | Contact Information The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (YCAO) has developed robust work from home policies… Read more
On July 7, 2022 PCE hosted a second webinar on recruitment and retention for prosecutors. Read more
On May 12, 2022 PCE’s Pop-Up included conversations with senior prosecutors, new prosecutors and law school administrators on new interview ideas, building a supportive office culture and improving relationships with… Read more
Author: PCE Staff
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Through research, innovation, collaboration, and outreach, prosecutor offices are developing many effective methods for investigating and litigating these violent crimes, as well as preventing future incidents. This paper provides an overview of some of the successful approaches being used by prosecutors around the country.
Ben Struhl, Executive Director, Crime and Justice Policy Lab (CJP) at the University of Pennsylvania
Linda Ford, Counsel to the Legal Training Unit and Senior Trial Counsel, New York County District Attorney’s Office
Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Derek Fitch, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Minnesota
Deputy DA Michael Vidmar, Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office, California
Debra Gillispie: Mothers Against Gun Violence (MAGV), Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Social Science Researcher Stacy Sechrist, PhD, RTI International, Justice Practice Area
Chief Assistant DA Anna Rossi Anderson, Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, Utah
