PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan Appointed to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts

December 4, 2024

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently appointed PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, which identifies and addresses elder justice issues, including abuse and neglect.

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PDAA remembers former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert

November 18, 2024

he Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle L. “Skip” Ebert Jr., who served two tenures as district attorney and 12 years as a county judge. Ebert also served as PDAA President in 2005.

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2025 Mid Winter Meeting

February 11, 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel William Penn Place 530 Pittsburgh, PA

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District Attorneys Combat Opioid Crisis with Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement

August 30, 2024

August 31 marks international Overdose Awareness Day. It is a time to pause and reflect on the lives lost to substance use disorder while recognizing the pain of families, friends, and communities left to grieve the loss of their loved ones.

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National Night Out helps build stronger, safer communities across Pennsylvania

August 5, 2024

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) applauds all of the participants who are working to make “National Night Out”...

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PDAA supports federal legislation designed to help hire, train, and retain prosecutors

July 30, 2024

Clinton County District Attorney and PDAA President David Strouse says PDAA supports federal legislation that would offer district attorneys the resources they need to better hire, train, and retain prosecutors...

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The PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION was formed in 1912 for the purpose of providing uniformity and efficiency in the discharge of duties and functions of Pennsylvania’s 67 District Attorneys and their assistants. The Association today continues to further its purpose through its support of training programs, and by its reporting of legal and legislative developments of importance to Pennsylvania prosecutors and their colleagues within the criminal justice system. Moreover, the Association continues to operate as a vehicle for the effective exchange of information among its approximately 1,000 members which primarily include current District Attorneys and their assistants; former District Attorneys and assistant district attorneys; deputy attorneys general; Assistant US Attorneys; and police chiefs.

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PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan Appointed to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts

HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently appointed PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, which identifies and addresses elder justice.

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PDAA remembers former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle L. “Skip” Ebert Jr., who served two tenures as.

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