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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 2d

On World Mental Health Day, we stand with those facing mental health challenges, especially within the justice system.
Too often, people are met with punishment instead of support. We're fighting for a system that recognizes mental health, provides real care, and treats every person with dignity.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for a webinar on the Crossover Youth Practice Model (CYPM), a nationally adopted framework designed to align systems, improve collaboration, and support better outcomes for youth.

10.22.25 12 PM PT/3 PM ET

Registration link:
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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 5d

Justice happens with community involvement. Real change comes when those most impacted have a seat at the table.

#AccessToJustice #CommunityLedSolutions #JusticeReform #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 6d

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Prosecutors Alliance Third Thursday MCLE Trainings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 6d

Join USC Law Professor Thomas D. Lyon and Boulder Chief Trial Deputy Adrian VanNice for a webinar on how to effectively and ethically prepare child victims and witnesses for court. Learn about best-practice interviewing methods and how to support child witnesses while meeting evidentiary needs.

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 11d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every survivor deserves safety, dignity, & justice.

We stand with survivors, amplify their voices, and work toward a world free from abuse.

#EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 12d

Join Casey Ballinger – who developed the nation’s first post-conviction victim advocacy program – for an important training on strengthening survivor-centered care after sentencing. You'll come away with practical advocacy strategies to support survivors.
Register👇
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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 16d

Under District Attorney Diana Becton’s leadership, C&H Sugar has agreed to a major settlement after emissions violations impacted residents in Crockett. Her office secured stronger compliance measures, upgrades to the plant, and new tools like a 24‑hr community hotline to prevent future harm.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 24d

Our recent visit to California Medical Facility reminded us why we do this work. We met men committed to change and actively engaged in rehabilitation.

Want to see it for yourself? Join a future visit with us and be part of building a justice system that believes in redemption.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Sep 8

Prosecutors like Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi aren’t driven by ideology – they’re driven by data, evidence, and results. They know that justice must be grounded in what truly works to keep communities safe.

#JusticeReform #EvidenceBased #SmartOnCrime

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Prosecutors have the opportunity to move beyond outdated approaches and embrace strategies that truly keep communities safe. We’re here to support them every step of the way.

#JusticeReform

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Meet Steven Hensley, our new Larsen Justice Fellow joining our team for the coming year!

Steven knows the justice system from both sides. At 17, he began a five-year prison term. Today, he’s a 2025 J.D. graduate of Berkeley Law, recognized with the Chancellor’s Award for Public Service.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Too often, Black girls are treated as less innocent and more adult than their white peers.

Join us for our next training to unpack adultification bias, its impact, and solutions: https://prosecutorsalliance.org/event/adultification-bias-understanding-its-impact-on-black-girls-in-the-justice-system/

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 29

Please note that there will not be a Survivor Center training in September! Starting in October, our Survivor Center trainings will use individual Zoom links for registration rather than a recurring link so you will need to register each month.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

For too long, justice in America has often depended on race, wealth, or connections – not fairness. Prosecutors like Ramin Fatehi are working to change that by exposing the system’s failures, addressing wrongful convictions, and showing their work. Rebuilding trust is how we keep communities safe.

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 7

By centering healing and listening, these advocacy-based approaches are keeping girls out of long-term incarceration, saving public dollars, and helping entire families thrive.

It’s a powerful reminder: real justice starts with listening to those most impacted.

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A revolutionary way to end the incarceration of girls

A new criminal justice wave has formed in Hawaii and California. Where will it go next?

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 7

What happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong with this child?” and start asking, “What does this child need?”

Programs like Girls Court and organizations like the
@youngwomenfree.bsky.social are showing what’s possible when we treat justice-involved youth with care, dignity, and respect.

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 6

Through the lens of one of the most pivotal trials in recent history, this session explores the ethical challenges prosecutors face when justice for victims' families is delayed, discretion is unchecked, and accountability is on the line.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Rebroadcast: The Intersection of Strategic Case Analysis and Ethics: The Ahmaud Arbery Case. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...

Join us for a rebroadcast with nationally renowned prosecutor Linda Dunikoski for an in-depth exploration of the ethical challenges and lessons from one of the most pivotal cases in recent history—the...

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Aug 6

What does the pursuit of justice really look like behind the scenes?

Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/13) for a special rebroadcast of our ethics CLE training with nationally renowned prosecutor Linda Dunikoski, who led the prosecution in the Ahmaud Arbery case.

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Jul 31

Locking people up doesn’t solve the root causes of crime. As Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi reminds us, real public safety comes from investments in good jobs, strong schools, accessible health care, mental health support, and thriving communities.

#PublicSafety #CrimePrevention

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Jul 29

Join us for Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors with Dr. M. Colleen McDaniel of It’s On Us. Learn about the impact of sexual/domestic violence on LGBTQ+ communities and how to offer informed, affirming support.

📅 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#LGBTQSupport #SurvivorAdvocacy

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Jul 23

Proponents of Prop 36 said rising crime justified harsher punishments.
📊 Newly released data shows that narrative was simply not true.

In 2024, before Prop 36 even went into effect, California had the lowest property crime rate in 59 years.

We need smart policies that invest in communities!

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Jul 17

True justice isn’t just a verdict—it’s accountability. It means taking responsibility for harm, not just declaring guilt.

Many survivors don’t find closure in a guilty verdict. We must ask: What does real justice look like? And how do we support healing?

#AccountabilityAndJustice #VictimCentered

Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · Jul 11

AI is coming to prosecution — whether we’re ready or not.
Let’s talk about what that means and how you can adapt.

Join our next Third Thursday training with NYU professor & researcher Alex Chohlas-Wood.

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#CriminalJusticeReform

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Looking forward to this opportunity with our friends at @prosalliance.bsky.social to explore the latest science on youth brain development and what it reveals about adolescent decision-making, impulse control, and capacity for change prosecutorsalliance.org/event/scienc...

Adolescent Minds, Adult Time: The Science and Realities of Juvenile Transfer - Prosecutor's Alliance

Preparing for a Mass Violence Incident in Your Community: Lessons Learned and Strategies to Improve Preparedness Plans to Address Victim Needs.

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