Prosecutors’ Guide for Reducing Violence and Building Safer Communities

Authors: Aequitas, RTI International, and PCE
Authors: Aequitas, RTI International, and PCE
The role of the prosecutor has evolved dramatically over the last 40 years. PCE highlights a sampling of prosecutor innovations in this new report that dives into 221 programs from 150 prosecutor offices from across the country.
Interactive Map: Find prosecutor innovations by state, office, or program category with our new interactive map, which illustrates the breadth of innovation in the U.S. by highlighting 250+ programs in 150+ offices.
Read MoreAuthors: PCE and Aequitas
Authors: PCE, DANY, Bronx District Attorney’s Office, and Aequitas
Authors: Kristine Hamann and Sarah Solano Geisler
Author: PCE
Authors: Arc, NAMI, PCE
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system, as victims, witnesses, suspects, and defendants. In an effort to inform prosecutors’ strategies when working with these individuals, PCE, in collaboration with the Arc and NAMI, has developed this guide.
Read MoreAuthors: PCE and Sarah Solano Geisler
Innovative programs described in these state-level papers funded by the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs are newly developed initiatives undertaken by an office in keeping with its unique resources and the needs of its community. We seek to highlight those offices that are embracing their new role by working within their capacity to bring effective and proactive programs to their communities.
Read MoreAuthor: PCE