Harrisburg, PA - As part of PDAA's Centennial Celebration, PDAA has partnered with Penn State School of Law to host "The Modern Day Prosecutor: In The Pursuit of Justice", a panel discussion exploring the role of the modern day prosecutor. The panel will be held on Monday, September 24 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Sutliff Auditorium, Penn State School of
Read full post herePennsylvania - District Attorneys throughout Pennsylvania said today that Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) should be considered the priority when funding decisions are made regarding the $60 million NCAA endowment created by a consent decree to assist victims of child abuse. In a letter to Penn State University President Rodney Erickson and NCAA President Mark Emmert, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA)
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - Celebrating a century of service in 2012, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its newly elected officers for the 2012-2013 business year. The election took place during the PDAA summer business meeting July 8-12, 2012 at Seven Springs Resort. The new officers are: President: Hon. Shawn C. Wagner, Adams County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. David J. Freed, Cumberland
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that three district attorneys have been elected to serve as officers of the educational and training arm of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. The election took place during the PDAA summer business meeting July 8-12, 2012. The new officers are: President: Hon. Edward M. Marsico, Jr., Dauphin County District Attorney Vice President: Hon.
Read full post hereHARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today urged the Pennsylvania State Senate to update the state Wiretap Act to allow law enforcement to better identify, investigate and prosecute dangerous criminals and to help victims of violent crimes obtain justice. At a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing today, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman testified on behalf of PDAA
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced today that Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger has been elected to fill a vacancy on its executive committee. Goldinger's nomination was approved unanimously by the PDAA executive board during the PDAA winter meeting. "The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association is the leading advocate in our state for prosecutors, law enforcement,
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that Snyder County District Attorney Michael Piecuch has been elected to serve as chair of its Education and Training Committee. Piecuch was elected unanimously by the PDAI board during its winter meeting. The PDAI is the educational and training arm of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. Its training and education
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that Clarion County District Attorney Mark Aaron and Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan were elected to fill vacancies on its board. Their nominations were approved unanimously by the PDAI board during its winter meeting. "The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute provides prosecutors and other members of law enforcement with high-level
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) President Francis Schultz today announced the association has elected a new vice president and new secretary-treasurer for the 2011-2012 business year. The vacancies occurred after PDAA Vice President and Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Green was installed as a Delaware County judge this past January. The new officers are: Vice President: Hon. Shawn
Read full post hereHARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association today cautioned that unless $3.5 million in funding for Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) is restored to the state budget there will be a shortage of services for many victims of crime in Pennsylvania. "The rights guaranteed to victims in the Crime Victims Bill of Rights are meaningless if there is no funding
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