The DA’s office has distinguished itself through a flood of innovative initiatives, programs and partnerships. These emphasize equality and directly attack inequities in our society and justice system. The DA’s office has received no greater honor than replication by numerous other DA’s offices across the state and country.

RECENT AWARDS

• US Dept of Justice, OVW Best Model of Collaboration, Alameda County Family Justice Center
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Anti-Trafficking Recognition Award
• BAWAR Community Leadership Award
• NACo Awards – Achievement Award: Best of Category for Children and Youth – SafetyNet; Map 1193, STEP-UP Empowerment Program, HEAL (Health Education and Learning for Life) truancy program, DA Youth Empowerment Programs
• California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Awards – Merit Award – Map 1193; HEAT Watch Community Initiatives, DA Justice Academy, DA Restitution Unit
• Community Works Community Justice Award for Reducing Youth Incarceration Rates and Courage to Embrace Restorative Justice
• 3CMA (City-County Communication & Marketing Association) Silver Circle Award – Most Innovative: Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.E.A.T.) Watch

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Alameda County Is 4Th Most Diverse County In The Nation
– The Atlantic, ‘The 5 US Counties Where Racial Diversity is Highest And Lowest’, Svati Kirsten Narula, 2014.

More Than 43% Of The County Speaks A Language Other Than English At Home
– United States Census Bureau – 2016 American Community Survey

The Alameda County Family Justice website is available in Spanish and Chinese.

The most common languages spoken in homes in Alameda County:
English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

The DA’s Office represents this incredibly diverse population of residents, and those who work for the DA’s office reflect the community we serve.

Language is no barrier. To assist you, our staff can communicate in these languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Cantonese
• Mandarin
• Farsi
• Vietnamese
• German
• French
• Tagalog
• Sign language.
• For all other languages, we utilize the county language line.

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A Learning And Working Experience For High School Seniors And Juniors.

• For six months, the student will attend seminars from experts in the field of social and criminal justice.
  Students are encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and problem-solve.
• Over the summer, each intern is matched to an appropriate paid internship.
• At the conclusion of the program, the students present a oral argument to an audience.

What do we know about DAJA alumni?

• 92% reported that DAJA contributed to their preparation for college and/or career
• 92% are either participating in internships or are employed since completing the academy
• 100% attend college

“Participating in the DAJA program opened my eyes to various opportunities in the justice system, and has led me to follow the path to law school.” – DAJA Graduate 2012

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• 19 Children are killed or receive emergency treatment for gunshot wounds everyday.
• Among children, 89% of unintentional shooting deaths occur in the home.
• 1.7 million children live with unlocked & loaded guns
• Save a life! Lock Up Your Guns.

Gun statistics from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute

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