Prosecutors Alliance

To stop cycles of violence, we must listen to those who have been most directly impacted and invest in the support survivors need to heal. Alliance for Safety and Justice #SupportSurvivors #CrimeSurvivors

Federal victim services funding has been significantly cut in recent years, shrinking from $6.6 billion in 2017 to $1.39 billion in 2023. Lifesaving programs that help millions of people a year are at risk across the country. We must ensure our communities have the resources they need to help survivors heal. #SupportSurvivors #CrimeSurvivors Mother Jones https://lnkd.in/gjibkvVQ

Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), alongside the Prosecutors Alliance of California and a coalition of former California prosecutors, submitted an amicus letter urging the California Court of Appeal to dismiss the unfounded case against Diana Teran. Prosecutors are constitutionally obligated under Brady to disclose favorable evidence to the defense, including evidence undermining the credibility of a prosecution witness. Ms. Teran was hired by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to oversee law enforcement accountability work, including the office’s Brady database to track law enforcement misconduct. She is now accused of accessing “confidential information” regarding individual sheriff deputies’ past misconduct for sharing documents with another prosecutor in the office, even though the prosecution has acknowledged that the documents were all available to the public as court records. In the amicus brief, the signatories argue that the case brought by the California Attorney General is “astonishingly weak” and that Ms. Teran was simply fulfilling her legal obligations as a prosecutor. This case goes beyond Ms. Teran—it challenges every prosecutor’s duty to abide by constitutional, statutory, and ethical obligations and uphold transparency and accountability. If allowed to proceed, it could cast a chilling effect on efforts to track law enforcement misconduct. As Amy Fettig, FJP’s acting Co-Executive Director, asserts, “Prosecutors must be empowered to perform their duties without fear of prosecution for simply doing their jobs.” Read the amicus letter here: https://bit.ly/3Aigj6E

Immensely grateful for all the work that Robyn Sordelett, MSW and Prosecutors Alliance are doing. Thank you for featuring my story and RJ advocacy in your upcoming training 🩵

A new comprehensive study by the University of Toronto found that reform prosecutors are not responsible for increases in homicide or violent crimes before, during, or after the pandemic. Everyone deserves to feel safe, and we need real solutions that invest in our communities, not more misguided attacks on prosecutors who are committed to a safer, more just criminal legal system. Color Of Change

Violent crime victimization is often accompanied by major hardships. We must invest in supporting survivors and helping them heal in every part of their lives. #supportsurvivors #survivors

Did you know that October is #YouthJusticeActionMonth? To help raise awareness on behalf of young people impacted by the justice system, let’s continue to invest in and center the voices of impacted youth, families, and allies. #YJAM2024 #YJAM #YOUthAreWorthIt #YouthJustice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Juvenile Law Center

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In many cases, we can hold people accountable without relying on incarceration. Diversion programs like the one in Arlington County, VA address root causes of crime and make our communities safer. We applaud the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and their partner OAR for working to expand their diversion program and serve more people. @[ Arlington County Governmen](urn:li:organization:11511)t

Join us next Thursday to learn how restorative justice can pave the way for meaningful change and collective healing. We'll be in conversation with the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney: Arlington County, VA to explore the foundational concepts of restorative justice and how they can be applied in your community. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g2AS7G8y #RestorativeJustice