National District Attorneys Association

Sep 13

Get out of your head with a SNAP

Contributing Author: Kirsten Pabst, NDAA Prosecutor Wellbeing Committee Chair Anxiety is hard to describe, but we know it when we see it or, rather, feel it. Many resources on anxiety reduction lead us to somatic — or body-based — tools designed to pull our focus from the noise in our…

Wellbeing

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Wellbeing

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Aug 21

A Look at Secondary Trauma and Criminal Law

Contributing Authors: Clara Geoghegan, Law Week Colorado & Michael Dougherty, District Attorney, Boulder County (CO)

Secondary Trauma

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Secondary Trauma

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Aug 9

NDAA Wellness Meditation Blog

Contributing Author: Wendy L. Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County (CA)

Wellbeing

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Wellbeing

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Jul 19

Kindness Is Key Ingredient to True Success

Contributing Author: Joyce E. Dudley, Former District Attorney (Retired), Santa Barbara County (CA)

Kindness

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Kindness

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Jun 28

Time to Clean Out Your Locker — the Hurt Locker

Contributing Author: Kirsten Pabst, NDAA Well-being Task Force Chair For the past several years, my office has been actively involved in a facilitated program we call Secondary Trauma Group. Each “wave” of participants learns the latest on the neurobiological effects of exposure to trauma and secondary trauma and then spends…

Wellbeing

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Time to Clean Out Your Locker — the Hurt Locker

Wellbeing

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Jun 27

Boating Under the Influence (BUI) — A Deadly Risk We Must Actively Address

By NDAA’s National Traffic Law Center Staff As the 4th of July, a day synonymous with celebrations and gatherings, draws near, we are reminded of a more sobering aspect associated with this holiday. The 4th of July stands as one of the deadliest days on our nation’s waters, largely due…

Boating

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Boating

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Jun 15

Protecting the Innocent: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Internet Safety in the Digital Age

National District Attorneys Association Internet Safety Month is a crucial reminder of the shared responsibility we have to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable members of society from digital dangers. …

Internet Safety

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Internet Safety

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Jun 14

Within a Prosecutor’s Office, Silence is Not Golden: How to Hear the Sound of Quiet Quitting

Contributing Author: Wendy L. Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County (CA)

Quiet Quitting

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Quiet Quitting

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Jun 6

Equipping Prosecutors for the Fight Against Human Trafficking in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Industry

By: National Traffic Law Center Staff As prosecutors, we are entrusted with the profound responsibility of safeguarding society against some of its most formidable challenges. Among these, human trafficking stands as an insidious crime that often lurks hidden within the very fabric of our daily lives. …

Human Trafficking

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Human Trafficking

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Jun 2

The Role of Prosecutors in DWI Courts: Enhancing Road Safety and Reducing Recidivism

By: National Traffic Law Center Staff As prosecutors, we play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, not only in upholding justice but also in shaping effective strategies to reduce recidivism. One such strategy involves recommending sentences that promote rehabilitation rather than punishment alone, especially in cases of Driving…

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The Role of Prosecutors in DWI Courts: Enhancing Road Safety and Reducing Recidivism

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