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Writing: Katie Herman, CSG Justice Center
Content Development: Amelia Vorpahl, CSG Justice Center
Research: Katie Herman, CSG Justice Center
Advising:
- Marlene Biener, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys;
- Nelson Bunn, National District Attorneys Association;
- David LaBahn, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys;
- Rebecca Neville, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys;
- Hallie Fader-Towe, CSG Justice Center
- Maria Fryer, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance
Editing: Darby Baham, CSG Justice Center
Web Development: Catherine Allary, CSG Justice Center
Public Affairs: Aisha Jamil, CSG Justice Center
This project is supported by Grant No. 2019-MO-BX-K002 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). BJA is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Council of State Governments.
About the CSG Justice Center:The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that combines the power of a membership association, representing state officials in all three branches of government, with policy and research expertise to develop strategies that increase public safety and strengthen communities. For more information about the CSG Justice Center, visit www.csgjusticecenter.org.
About the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys:The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) elevates promising and practical strategies to federal, state, local, and Tribal prosecutors, as well as their justice and community partners to enhance prosecutorial excellence. In order to address disparities and inequities in the justice system, APA strives to elevate the voices of victims, survivors, their families, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others with lived experiences through meaningful community engagement. APA develops resources to help elected, mid-level, and line prosecutors implement model policies and practices, all of which are featured on APA’s website. Through federal grants, private foundation, and member support, APA designs and delivers specialized training to tens of thousands of prosecutors and justice partners annually. APA also works across disciplines to increase public safety and eliminate disparities in the justice system by providing prosecutors with the most effective and innovative resources and guidance to better serve everyone in their communities.
About the National District Attorneys Association:The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit membership association that provides training, technical assistance, and services to prosecutors around the country in support of the prosecution profession. As the oldest and largest association of prosecutors in the country with over 5,000 members, NDAA’s mission is to be the voice of America’s prosecutors and to support their efforts to protect the rights and safety of the people by providing its members with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to ensure justice is attained. NDAA serves as a nationwide, interdisciplinary resource center for research, training, knowledge building, and accountability as it works to promote a fair and equitable administration of justice.
Special thanks to the advisory board of 10 prosecutors who supported this project as well:
Kerry Chicon, Executive Assistant District Attorney and Chief of the Strategic Enforcement and Intergovernmental Relations Division, Bronx, New York
Kenda Culpepper, Criminal District Attorney, Rockwall County, Texas
Michael Edwards, Chief Assistant District Attorney, Eastern Judicial Circuit, Chatham County, Georgia
John Flynn, District Attorney, Erie County, New York
Jamie Larson, Supervising Attorney, LA City Attorney’s Recidivism Reduction and Drug Diversion Unit, Los Angeles, California
Beth McCann, District Attorney, Denver, Colorado
Lara Roetzel, Chief Criminal Deputy, Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, Pennington County, South Dakota
Jordan Shannon, Assistant District Attorney, Davidson County District Attorney’s Office, Nashville, Tennessee
Stephen Talpins, Chief Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Miami-Dade, Florida
Kate Tierney, Deputy District Attorney, Denver District Attorney’s Office, Denver, Colorado