Awareness, Prevention & Victim Assistance
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District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett's Juvenile Justice Program is intended to balance strong prosecution with appropriate prevention services, thereby providing an effective response to juvenile crime in Essex County. Juvenile Justice Units are in all Essex County Juvenile and District Courts, reviewing all juvenile cases for appropriate placement from Juvenile Diversion to prosecution. In addition, the Juvenile Justice Unit develops a variety of awareness and prevention programs and works closely with schools and police to implement the programs.
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The overall mission of the Essex District Attorney's Victim Witness Services Division (Division) is to provide information, assistance, support and services to crime victims, their family members and witnesses in compliance with the Victim Rights Law, M.G.L., c. 258B. Started in 1979, the Division provides crisis intervention services, court accompaniment, and referrals for counseling and victim compensation. Victim Witness Advocates also provide information about Victim Impact Statements and post conviction services.
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The Family Crimes and Sexual Assault Unit is made up of Assistant District Attorneys, Victim-Witness Advocates, Forensic Interviewers and Police Investigators. The Unit is dedicated to providing specialized investigative approaches, assessment tools, prosecution strategies, and victim-witness services for crimes involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and disabled persons abuse. The Unit works closely with the Department of Social Services, Elder Services Agencies and the Disabled Persons Protection Commission.
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The Essex County Triad is a partnership that consists of the District Attorney, the Sheriff, local police and fire, senior service providers and senior citizens. Its mission is to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community. Triad is based on a National program first introduced by the National Sheriff's Association. The Essex County Triad is currently operating in 31 of the 34 cities and towns in Essex County.
