PCE Newsletter – June 2023
Author: PCE Staff
PCE at Work: An Annual Recap
50 State Chart of Sealing and Expungement Statutes
Authors: PCE
A list of statutes relevant to sealing and expungement as of 2023.
Recruiting the Gen Z Prosecutor
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and AE.
Read about effective methods for recruiting Gen Z prosecutors based on those in the field.
The Prosecutor’s Crime Analyst – An Essential Employee
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and Gaelin Bernstein.
Read about the various essential tasks that a crime analyst can perform in a prosecutor office.
Prosecutors and the Press – Ethical and Practical Guidance
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and KC Steckelberg, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Read about strategies for working with the press including, ethical rules and guidelines, developing a communications strategy and special considerations for various aspects of a case.
PCE Newsletter – August 2022
Author: PCE Staff
PCE at Work: An Annual Recap
The Empathetic Prosecutor: Reducing Bias When Working With Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses
Authors: PCE, New York County District Attorney’s Office, San Diego District Attorney’s Office, and Queens District Attorney’s Office
-What does bias look like?
-How can prosecutors reduce bias when working with their witnesses?
-How do you remove bias from your work?
Read our latest report to find ways that you can reduce bias and become a more empathetic prosecutor for victims, survivors, and witnesses.
Prosecutor Data – Where is it Now and Where is it Going?
Author: PCE
A modern prosecutor embraces and uses data. Data is central to a prosecutor’s work as it can inform policy decisions, guide management, provide transparency and allow for research. The vision has yet to be fully realized, but it is encouraging that there is a growing awareness both inside and outside of prosecutor offices of the critical need for data.
This paper gives an overview of the current state of prosecution data, summarizes the data challenges faced by prosecutors, identifies new trends that are springing up in prosecutor offices, and poses questions for the future.
Developing and Leading a Prosecutor’s Community Advisory Board Guide
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and AE
On March 10, 2022, PCE hosted a PCE Pop Up on Community Advisory Boards. This outline is based on the presenter’s input and experience. See PCE Pop-Up.
Time 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.