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- The Community Outreach Attorney is a specialized position at the Public Defender’s Office dedicated to empowering local communities to advocate for better outcomes for justice-involved or exposed adults and juveniles through education and networking.
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The Community Outreach Attorney is committed to helping underserved or vulnerable communities by engaging in outreach to respond to their needs, facilitating access to care and services, and raising awareness of Public Defender services. The Community Outreach Attorney provides outreach to the homeless population by maintaining a presence at ...
Community Outreach. The Yolo County Public Defender's Office is a community partner. In addition to giving back to non-profit organizations that benefit the Yolo County community, our office provides knowledgeable professionals as speakers for local community, civic, and social functions.
Apr 21, 2023 · Community Outreach NDS seeks to engage with the local communities we serve on a range of issues related to economic, legal and racial justice. NDS staff frequently visits schools, tenant meetings, faith-based organizations, political groups, and social services agencies to engage with the community and provide information and resources.
Community Outreach. The Dallas County Public Defender’s Office partners with numerous institutions and organizations in its continuous fight to bring awareness to issues surrounding actual innocence and the need for increased funding and training in the area of criminal defense.
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- ‘When You’Re Overwhelmed, You Tend to Give Up’
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Camagong reviews cases and creates a list of defendants with eligible charges who might benefit from Community Outreach Court. Once they’re in the program, Camagong calls participants to remind them of court dates and community service requirements, or, as she puts it, “just to see how they are.” Her work is part of an effort to create a friendlier...
One woman who was referred to the court lived in a park and had more than 100 citations. “She just kind of gave up and allowed them to give her the citation,” said Camagong. Prichett knows that sense of apathy and exhaustion. “When you’re overwhelmed, you tend to give up,” he said. “You throw your hands up. What can you do? You don’t have the money...
To complete his community service requirement, Pritchett spent 30 hours clearing flower beds and sweeping leaves at Kaumakapili Church in Kalihi and around the courthouse. “That was easy compared to what the courts did for me,” he said. “You wouldn’t believe the burden it lifted off me after I went through this.” Lousie Fernandez, who works as a se...
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San Diego County Public Defender Community Outreach Program. 797 likes. Our mission is to connect with our partners in the community to enrich the lives of those less fortunate and assist in securing...
Mar 21, 2024 · Today, the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender, in partnership with the Alternate Public Defender’s Office, Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, and Mayor Karen Bass’ Office of Community Safety announced the official launch of the Community Outreach Court (COC) to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in resolving ...
