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The Future of Prosecutor Community Outreach: Youth Programs

Beyond their traditional role in the criminal justice process, many prosecutor offices provide outreach programs to raise awareness in the community about public safety issues and resources, to create stronger community partnerships, and to improve the lives of the people they serve.  This paper features prosecutor initiatives that go the extra step to support local youth in various ways, most of which are not associated with a criminal case.


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Keeping Kids Safe – Prosecutor Programs That Benefit Children
Ryan Mears of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office discussed the office’s Youth Programming Committee and Cyber Safety.
Anna Rossi Anderson of the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, discussed having a day care center in the prosecutor’s office.
Kevin Steele and Angela Bell of the Montgomery District Attorney’s Office, discuss a Youth Aid Panel.
Mark Gibson of Platte County, MO, discusses the Handle with Care initiative.
Brian McFadden of the New York County District Attorney’s Office, discussed the Saturday Night Lights program.
Aishala Burgess of the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, discussed the TRUCE program.
Marilex Santana of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, discussed a program that gets prom outfits for kids in the area.
Pak Kouch of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, discussed the LEAD program.