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A recap of last week's Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
APA AdminIn Observance of Veterans Day
APA will resume normal operations on November 12, 2025.
APA AdminProsecutors and the Fight Against Domestic Violence
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month draws to a close, it’s vital to reflect on the enduring crisis of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the pivotal role prosecutors play in responding to it. Domestic violence is not just a private tragedy—it’s a public safety issue, a health crisis, and a call to action for the justice system.
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Strengthening Justice Through Training and Resources
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National Preparedness Month and Animal Cruelty: What Prosecutors Should Know”
Disasters don’t just disrupt lives—they raise tough legal questions. This National Preparedness Month, revisit APA’s webinar on prosecuting animal cruelty when pets are left behind.
APA AdminUnited Against Hate Week | October 19 - 25, 2025
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Browse open positions or share your own—APA’s job board connects justice professionals nationwide.
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Recognizing the link between animal cruelty and public safety—and how prosecutors can lead the charge.
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Practical ways prosecution teams can support wellness—this month and beyond.
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APA’s Growing Toolkit for National Wellness Month
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Learn how prosecutors are tackling low-level retail theft with APA’s new diversion and deflection resource, plus insights from pilot sites and a companion webinar.
Sasha BeattyWe will resume operations Monday, July 7th
APA will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We’ll resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7.
Sasha BeattyHow generative AI is reshaping access to justice—and what courts must do to keep up.
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Highlights from the 2025 Machine Gun Conversion Device Summit
From 3D-printed threats to courtroom strategies—inside the national summit tackling machine gun conversion devices.
Sasha BeattyHarnessing Data and Technology to Shape the Future of Prosecution
Hosted by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) In partnership with the Deason Center at SMU Dedman School of Law and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office 📍 Dallas, TX | 📅 June 5–6, 2025
Sasha BeattyHarnessing Data, Advancing Justice: Insights from Day 1 of the 3rd National Data Summit
How can data and technology reshape justice? Day 1 of the 3rd National Data Summit brought together prosecutors, researchers, and innovators to explore bold ideas and practical tools for smarter, fairer justice. Here's what you missed.
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