PCE Videos: Pop-Up on Prosecutor Wellness
Prosecutor Data Dashboards
To increase transparency and inform the public about the criminal justice system, prosecutor offices have developed data dashboards. The comprehensive public data and resources provide a detailed view of the role of the prosecutor.
Read MoreTime for Action – 10 Things Prosecutors Can Do Now
Author: PCE
Read about how prosecutors can address injustice through better collaboration with the communities they serve.
Justice Restoration Project
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in Oakland, California spearheaded the Justice Restoration Project (ACJRP) for felony offenders to reduce recidivism by providing peer support and resources to offenders.
Read MoreNew PCE Report: Investigating Opioid Overdose Deaths
To combat the opioid crisis, prosecutors and their partners must adopt multi-disciplinary approaches that provide solutions on a case-by-case basis. This report provides guidance for prosecutors on investigative steps and decision making, various examples of how prosecutor offices of all sizes have addressed these complex issues, and a self-survey to evaluate an office’s capacity to handle opioid-related challenges.
Read MorePCE Videos: Pop-Up on Diversion Programs
On February 4, 2021, PCE hosted a Pop-Up discussion on prosecutor diversion programs; here are the presentations and materials:
Read MoreNew PCE Report on Crime Strategies Units (CSUs)
Prosecutors are problem-solvers for their communities and Crime Strategies Units (CSUs) are a key pillar in this problem-solving approach. By working collaboratively with the community, the police and prosecutors, a CSU seeks to improve public safety by using data to understand crime trends, identify those who drive crime and find solutions to prevent crime.
Read MorePCE Pop-Up on 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