Quick Learning Series: Survivor Justice Legislation: Through a Prosecutorial Lens

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As part of PCE’s Quick Learning Series, Lisa Perlman of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office discusses survivor justice legislation.

Survivor Justice Legislation: Through a Prosecutorial Lens

Duration: 00:15:51

Lisa Perlman, Chief, Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) Unit, Domestic Violence Bureau, Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, NY

Quick Learning Series: Social Media Safety: A Prosecutor’s Approach to Educating High School Students

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As part of PCE’s Quick Learning Series, District Attorney Paul Battisti of Broome County, New York, discusses an innovative program from his office aimed at educating high school students on social media safety. Through an office-sponsored competition, local high schools developed videos with tips and reminders for peers as to how to stay safe on social media.

Social Media Safety: A Prosecutor’s Approach to Educating High School Students

Duration: 00:17:36

Paul Battisti, District Attorney, Broome County, New York

PCE Pop-Up: Science-Based Interviewing for the Modern Prosecutor and Detective

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On September 9, 2025 PCE hosted a Pop-Up on Science-Based Interviewing. It focused on prosecutor’s use of evidence backed techniques grounded in psychology and cognitive science to gather accurate and reliable information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. These methods prioritize rapport-building and open-ended questioning to reduce bias, enhance recall, and strengthen the quality of evidence. If you are interested in the meeting materials, please contact PCE.

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