04/24/2015
Paulding District Attorney's Office making the commitment to
The Paulding County District Attorney's Office makes the commitment to
Our Victim-Witness advocates are required by law to keep victims and families of victims advised as to the progress of criminal prosecutions in our courts.
They also interview witnesses and victims (as do the investigators) and make Assistant District Attorneys aware of restitution requirements and special needs of victims. All victims have a right to appear in court at the trials, pleas and sentencing hearings of criminal defendants in whose cases the victim or witness may have an interest or claim. All our Victim-Witness Advocates have special training and education in Victim-Witness services.
04/24/2015
Paulding District Attorney's Office making the commitment to
The Paulding County District Attorney's Office makes the commitment to
04/21/2015
in Paulding! District Attorney, Dick Donovan and Sheriff Gary Gulledge takes the pledge- Will you be next?
04/21/2015
"Start by Believing' is a public awareness campaign uniquely focused on the public response to sexual assault. A friend or family member is typically the first person a victim confides in after an assault, each individual’s personal reaction is the first step in a long path toward justice and healing. Knowing how to respond is critical—a negative response can worsen the trauma and foster an environment where perpetrators face zero consequences for their crimes.
Rapists attack an average of six times, one failed response can equal five more victims! Start by Believing will lead the way toward stopping this cycle, by creating a positive community response, informing the public, uniting allies and supporters, and improving our personal reactions. The goal is to change the world, and outcomes for victims, one response at a time.
04/20/2015
Today marks the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week!
Paulding County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation acknowledging National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2015. This year focuses on “Engaging Communities. Empowering Victims.”
We will be carrying out that idea by launching a "Start by Believing" campaign.
More on how YOU can "Start by Believing" to come....
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