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April 18, 2022: Watch: District Attorney George Gascón Announces New Director for Bureau of Victim Services

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District Attorney George Gascón has announced the hiring of Tanishia G. Wright as the new Director of the office’s Bureau of Victim Services. Ms. Wright was hired after a national search and will lead the bureau as it provides crime victims with clinical services that will help them through the healing process.

She will greatly expand the services provided by the office, providing trauma-informed care to all those who need and want it. She will also spearhead efforts to expand services to victims whether or not the office is able to bring a case or whether the victim wants to see the prosecution through.

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April 14, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Tackles Wage Theft


Wage Theft Infographic

Wage theft harms workers, their families and all of us. District Attorney George Gascón partnered with the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters to announce an agreement with the California Labor Commissioner that will bolster the investigation and prosecution of wage theft and protect workers. 

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April 5, 2022: Watch: District Attorney Gascón Urges Communities to Help Law Enforcement With Unsolved Homicides


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District Attorney George Gascón was joined by local faith leaders to encourage those who have witnessed homicides to come forward and report vital information to authorities that can help lead to the filing of criminal charges.

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March 31, 2022: Watch: District Attorney Gascón Unveils Human Trafficking Diversion Program


Link to human trafficking diversion news conference

District Attorney George Gascón unveiled a diversion program that aims to improve and restore the lives of human trafficking victims. He was joined by Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo Garcia, Alternate Public Defender Erika Anzoategui and others.

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March 10, 2022: Watch: District Attorney Gascón Shares Tips On How to Prevent Auto Thefts


Link to auto theft prevention English video

District Attorney George Gascón has released a public service announcement warning residents to be vigilant in response to a noticeable increase in auto thefts in Los Angeles County.

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February 22, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Sponsors Legislation To Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts


Link to catalytic converter theft legislation news release

Catalytic converters are a popular target of theft. District Attorney George Gascón is sponsoring SB 986 to protect consumers and give law enforcement tools to help reduce property crime.

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February 8, 2022: Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign


Human Trafficking Hotline

It is a sad fact that Los Angeles County is one of the nation’s top destinations for human trafficking.

To end this tragic crime, the District Attorney’s Office is enlisting the help of government leaders, community activists, law enforcement personnel, the business community and members of the public to raise awareness about labor and sex trafficking.Read more...

October 6, 2021: Hate Crimes Unit to Launch Restorative Justice Project

With a $200,000 federal grant, LADA will launch an innovative two-year, post-conviction pilot project that aims to curtail hate crimes and xenophobia at a time when such crimes have surged.

"Whether it's the AAPI, Jewish or LGBTQ community, this is a cutting-edge approach to protecting specific communities being targeted with crimes of violence or crimes of property," said Deputy District Attorney Paul Kim, who secured the funds from the Department of Homeland Security.Read more...

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