Conviction Review Today: A Guide for Prosecutors
Author: PCE
The Role of the Modern Prosecutor: Spearheading Innovation
Author: PCE
Talking with Deputy Attorney General Alisson Abessinio and Community Engagement Specialist Corie Priest about Reentry and Prevention
The Delaware Attorney General’s Office has a dedicated Community Engagement Unit that strives to create a safer community through consistent collaboration with the community and many outreach programs from resource fairs to reentry support. A member of the unit was formerly incarcerated and has provided invaluable assistance with community engagement.
Read MoreTalking with Dan Clark about Race, Social Justice and Equity in a Prosecutor’s Office
Dan Clark, Chief of the Criminal Division in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (WA), shares strategies for prosecutors on how to facilitate discussions about race, social justice and equity.
Read MoreCourthouse Facility Dogs
Prosecutor offices across the country are enlisting the help of trained courthouse facility dogs to provide comfort and support to vulnerable witnesses and victims throughout various stages of the criminal justice process. These dogs undergo at least a two-year training period and are specifically bred to detect a person’s stress level.
Read MoreThe Legacy of DA Robert M. Morgenthau
Robert M. Morgenthau was the District Attorney of New York County (Manhattan) from 1975 to 2010. He was legendary for his intelligence, integrity and courage. He was ahead of his time and led the way for today’s modern prosecutors.
In honor of what would have been his 101 birthday today, learn about his early innovations here (1 minute).
Read MoreDomestic Violence Prosecution Best Practices Guide
Domestic violence is a social, economic, and public health concern that impacts men, women and children and can perpetuate negative effects across generations. To better address this serious issue, this guide provides strategies to prosecutors that increase victim safety and offender accountability and includes information on multi-agency collaborations and co-located service models such as family justice centers. Read
Read MoreSPECIALIZED STAFF AND MODERNIZED CASE MANAGEMENT IMPROVES RESPONSE TO VIOLENT CRIME (2020)
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (Harrison, MI)
Population: 30,856 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 5 | Contact Information
The Clare County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) is using its IPS grant to procure a paperless case management system and to staff dedicated positions for two attorneys and an investigator who will focus on violent offenses.
Read MoreGIS SOFTWARE PROMOTES DATA DRIVEN RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR VIOLENT CRIME INVESTIGATIONS (2020)
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY)
Population: 1,629,000 | Number of Full-time Prosecutors: 500 | Contact Information
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) is using Innovative Prosecution Solution (IPS) grant funds to enhance intelligence-driven prosecution by modernizing its Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) and increasing the technical toolbox of DANY prosecutors.
Read MoreNEW ELECTRONIC COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVES COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF CRIME DATA (2020)
The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (Columbia, South Carolina)
State Population: 5,118,425 | Contact Information
The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (SCCPC) is using an IPS grant to develop a prosecution data collection system which will automate the crime data reporting process. The new system will standardize data entry from 16 different prosecution offices in the jurisdiction, enhancing SCCPC’s ability to analyze and distribute data to the state legislature and other criminal justice partners. In addition, SCCPC is also hiring additional staff to assist with database administration and to liaison with prosecution offices.
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