Justice Journal

Description: Invictus Youth Foundation Founder, President & CEO Viliami Tuivai (Coach V) talks to Supervising Deputy District Attorney Rochelle Beardsley about his personal story and his passion for inspiring and mentoring at-risk youth through the foundation’s free programs.   

 Show Notes:  Coach V talks about how he and his family immigrated to the Unites States from the island of Tonga.  He shares growing up as an at-risk youth with little money - on free/reduced lunch - in a community with a lot of gangs. 

Through his love of sports, Coach V turned challenges into opportunities which has led to the success he has achieved today.  Coach V to college football player to NCAA football coach.  He is now a life leadership and business coach, a motivational speaker and radio host.

The focus of the conversation is Coach V’s passion project - the Invictus Youth Foundation, which he founded and serves as president and CEO.  The foundation’s mission is to inspire and teach kids life principles and life lessons to be successful as well as enjoy peace, happiness, fulfillment and love in life.  The foundation is a 100% volunteer-based organization that provides free youth sports camps -  football, basketball, soccer, snowboarding/skiing - and a flight training program. 

With COVID-19, Coach V did not want to take any chances and put health and safety first.  He decided to shut down all programs this year until he is sure it is safe to resume programs.  As of now, Coach V believes they may be able to start up again in February or March with their snowboard/ski camp.  Future plans include expanding camps to Hawaii and San Diego.  Once kids are back in school, Coach V plans to have camps back up since he sees that as verification it is safe at that time.

For updates on when programs will start again after COVID-19, visit the Invictus Youth Foundation website or Facebook page.  There will also be information on upcoming fundraising events, including a potential golf tournament in October, a banquet and possible concert fundraisers.

Resources:

https://www.invictusyouthfoundation.org/

https://www.facebook.com/invictusfoundation/

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Description: The Elected DAs of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Clara counties and Peace Over Violence on how they are working in innovative ways to continue serving and protecting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault during unprecedented times.

Show Notes:  Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert hosts this discussion with Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley, Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey, San Diego County DA Summer Stephan and Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen, and is later joined by Peace Over Violence Executive Director Patricia (Patti) Giggans.   

DA O’Malley begins by providing background on Alameda County, her professional background and serving as president of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA).  She then shares some different and innovative ways her office continues to engage and serve victims, including through their Human Trafficking Task Force and Family Justice Center.  DA Lacey talks about LA County and some innovative ways they are also working to reach and protect victims, including through their “Behind Closed Doors” program.  DA Lacey also shares a personal story about domestic violence.  DA Rosen talks about how they are able to continue office operations, the unique demographics of Santa Clara County and their hate crimes PSA aimed at addressing Asians being targeted in their community.  Rosen also discusses innovative ways they are serving victims, including a soon-to-be launched app for victims to receive notifications and information.  DA Stephan talks about San Diego County and how her office has shifted to more use of technology to continue operations and meet timelines.  She also talks about new and innovative ways they are working to protect victims, including the elderly who are at nursing homes and children during school closures. 

DA O’Malley closes part one of the discussion by talking about a domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse public awareness campaign and partnership with California district attorneys through CDAA and the California Grocers Association.   

Part two begins with DA Lacey introducing Peace Over Violence Executive Director Patricia (Patti) Giggans.  Patti talks about the Peace Over Violence organization, including its work and mission.  She provides the origins and history of Denim Day, the importance of raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault and how they are still holding a virtual Denim Day. 

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For more information on Peace Over Violence and Denim Day, visit PeaceOverViolence.org. 

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Description: The Elected DAs of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Clara counties and Peace Over Violence on how they are working in innovative ways to continue serving and protecting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault during unprecedented times.

Show Notes:  Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert hosts this discussion with Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley, Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey, San Diego County DA Summer Stephan and Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen, and is later joined by Peace Over Violence Executive Director Patricia (Patti) Giggans.   

DA O’Malley begins by providing background on Alameda County, her professional background and serving as president of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA).  She then shares some different and innovative ways her office continues to engage and serve victims, including through their Human Trafficking Task Force and Family Justice Center.  DA Lacey talks about LA County and some innovative ways they are also working to reach and protect victims, including through their “Behind Closed Doors” program.  DA Lacey also shares a personal story about domestic violence.  DA Rosen talks about how they are able to continue office operations, the unique demographics of Santa Clara County and their hate crimes PSA aimed at addressing Asians being targeted in their community.  Rosen also discusses innovative ways they are serving victims, including a soon-to-be launched app for victims to receive notifications and information.  DA Stephan talks about San Diego County and how her office has shifted to more use of technology to continue operations and meet timelines.  She also talks about new and innovative ways they are working to protect victims, including the elderly who are at nursing homes and children during school closures. 

DA O’Malley closes part one of the discussion by talking about a domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse public awareness campaign and partnership with California district attorneys through CDAA and the California Grocers Association.   

Part two begins with DA Lacey introducing Peace Over Violence Executive Director Patricia (Patti) Giggans.  Patti talks about the Peace Over Violence organization, including its work and mission.  She provides the origins and history of Denim Day, the importance of raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault and how they are still holding a virtual Denim Day. 

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For more information on Peace Over Violence and Denim Day, visit PeaceOverViolence.org. 

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Title: Special COVID-19 Series: Child Abuse Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 35

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Office of Education Superintendent Dave Gordon, The Child Abuse Prevention Center President & CEO Sheila Boxley, Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Director Michelle Callejas, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Detective Christie Hirota, and Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Dawn Bladet discuss how child abuse victims can still get help and services during this time.

Show Notes:  Dave, Michelle, Sheila and Christie give brief overviews of how their organizations support children and protect and assist victims of child abuse. 

Dave talks about how educators and school districts are adjusting to how they engage with students and their ability to identify and report suspected abuse during this time of unprecedented school closures.

Michelle and Sheila then explain how their organizations are still working remotely, or adhering to the social distance public health safety precautions, to engage and protect children.  They each discuss different ways they are working - whether by text, chat, social media messaging or traditional hotlines/phone calls.

Christie shares how children and their parents can protect themselves from online predators and threats.  She also talks about challenges and solutions to children being at home on their devices and online more than ever with distance learning. 

Dawn explains how child abuse cases and the court process is different during the public health order, but that the justice system continues to work and DA victim advocates are still providing support services.  They also discuss changes to bail to lessen the jail population. 

The group closes by discussing how the community can help prevent and protect victims of child abuse by reaching out to family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to check on them.  If they hear, see and suspect something is not right and a child might be in an abusive situation – to report it.

To listen to the Domestic Violence Resources During the COVID-19 Stay At Home Order Zoom Podcast, visit https://www.sacda.org/media/podcast

For alerts on price gouging and looting during a state of emergency as well as the public health order, visit our website at sacda.org.  For the latest COVID-19 information and status updates visit Sacramento County’s website at saccounty.net.

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Title: Special COVID-19 Series: Domestic Violence Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 34

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Chief Daniel Hahn, E.D. of WEAVE Beth Hassett, E.D. of My Sister’s House Nilda Valmores, Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center CEO Faith Whitmore, Assistant Chief Deputy DA Dawn Bladet and DA Supervising Victim Advocate Lisa Corral discuss how DV victims can still get help and services during this time.

Show Notes:  Beth, Nilda and Faith give brief overviews of how WEAVE, My Sister’s House and the Family Justice Center help victims of domestic violence. 

Chief Hahn, Beth, Nilda, Dawn and Lisa then all discuss how their organizations are still working to protect and assist domestic violence while working remotely or adhering to the social distance public health safety precautions.  They each discuss different ways they are working, whether by text, chat or traditional phone calls.

Dawn and Lisa explain how DV cases and the court process is different during the public health order, but that the justice system continues to work and DA victim advocates are still providing support services.  They also discuss changes to bail to lessen the jail population. 

The group closes by discussing how the community can help prevent and protect victims of domestic violence by reaching out to family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to check on them.  If they hear, see and suspect something is not right and someone might be in an abusive situation – to report it.

For alerts on price gouging and looting during a state of emergency as well as the public health order, visit our website at sacda.org.  For the latest COVID-19 information and status updates visit Sacramento County’s website at saccounty.net.

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Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert and Assistant Chief Thien Ho talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system and how the DA’s Office is adapting to ensure justice continues to be served while balancing public health with public safety.

Show Notes:  DA Schubert starts by introducing the new Justice and Community & Relations Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thien Ho, followed by Thien’s own introduction.

DA Schubert and Assistant Chief Thien Ho give their personal and professional insight and thoughts on this unprecedented time in our world, nation and local community – including as it relates to the criminal justice system and in all aspects of our society.

The conversation turns to the impact of COVID-19 and the public health emergency on the criminal justice system specifically.   DA Schubert and Assistant Chief Thien Ho talk through the current changes to the criminal justice system, followed by what the DA’s Office has done to successfully adapt to these changes while balancing public health with public safety.  They talk about the importance and need for these changes and how things are working with this new way of doing business.

They close by a message they have to members of this community to ensure that the criminal justice system continues to serve justice during this crisis while balancing public health with public safety.

For alerts on price gouging and looting during a state of emergency as well as the public health order, visit our website at sacda.org.  For the latest COVID-19 information and status updates visit Sacramento County’s website at saccounty.net.

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Description: Discussion on actionable criminal animal cruelty, background on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force, examples of cases, the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, City of Sacramento Chief Animal Control Officer Jace Huggins and Veterinarian Dr. Sara Harrison. 

Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explain their roles within their organizations and their personal passion and commitment to protecting animals.

Guests talk about how they all work together on the Animal Cruelty Regional Task Force and the changes it has made to the investigation and prosecution of cases.  This includes how it has changed the training of animal control officers and the changing trend in the work of these officers.  Dr. Harrison shares how she works with the Task Force, her integral role and expertise in conducting necropsies and how that helps with criminal cases. 

The group also discusses what is actionable criminal animal cruelty - including physical cruelty and neglect – the existing laws for animal cruelty cases, examples of animal cruelty cases and consequences for the offenders and the unique challenges with animal cruelty cases.  They also provide insight into what they feel is key to preventing animal cruelty and neglect, including educating children and the general public about how to properly treat and care for animals and what do if they suspect or witness animal cruelty and how to report it.

They provide information on free and/or mobile spay, neuter and animal vaccination clinics that are available in different parts of the city and county. 

Guests stress the proven and prevalent link between animal cruelty and violence against people with statistics and examples of cases – many involving domestic violence. 

They close with the importance of continuing the accomplishments and progress made by the Animal Cruelty Unit and Task Force.  

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Description: Discussion on actionable criminal animal cruelty, background on the Animal Cruelty Unit & Regional Task Force, examples of cases, the importance of educating the community on animal cruelty and how the public can help reduce and prevent animal cruelty.  Guests are Principal Criminal Attorney Hilary Bagley- Franzoia, City of Sacramento Chief Animal Control Officer Jace Huggins and Veterinarian Dr. Sara Harrison. 

Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explain their roles within their organizations and their personal passion and commitment to protecting animals.

Guests talk about how they all work together on the Animal Cruelty Regional Task Force and the changes it has made to the investigation and prosecution of cases.  This includes how it has changed the training of animal control officers and the changing trend in the work of these officers.  Dr. Harrison shares how she works with the Task Force, her integral role and expertise in conducting necropsies and how that helps with criminal cases. 

The group also discusses what is actionable criminal animal cruelty - including physical cruelty and neglect – the existing laws for animal cruelty cases, examples of animal cruelty cases and consequences for the offenders and the unique challenges with animal cruelty cases.  They also provide insight into what they feel is key to preventing animal cruelty and neglect, including educating children and the general public about how to properly treat and care for animals and what do if they suspect or witness animal cruelty and how to report it. \

They provide information on free and/or mobile spay, neuter and animal vaccination clinics that are available in different parts of the city and county. 

Guests stress the proven and prevalent link between animal cruelty and violence against people with statistics and examples of cases – many involving domestic violence. 

They close with the importance of continuing the accomplishments and progress made by the Animal Cruelty Unit and Task Force.   

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 Tags - District Attorney, Animal Cruelty Unit, Animal Cruelty Regional Task Force, Animal Cruelty, Animal Cruelty, Justice Journal Podcast, Sacramento City Animal Control, Animal Neglect, Animal Abuse

Description: Discussion on Elder Abuse crimes, kinds of cases the DA’s Office sees, the role of the DA victim advocate in these cases and some tips alerts to help detect and prevent abuse and becoming a victim of common scams.  Guests are Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Paul Durenberger, Deputy District Attorney Frederick (Fritz) Gotha, Victim Advocate Bridgid Moffett Yeo.

Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explains their role within the office and the Elder Abuse Unit.

Paul and Frederick explain who would be considered a victim of elder abuse and the different type of abuse.  They then talk about the DA’s Elder Abuse Unit and how prevalent these cases are within Sacramento County - what kinds of cases they see most often, and who are often the abusers.

Bridgid talks about how she works with Elder Abuse victims and how she and Frederick work together.   They talk about the most challenging, or complicated, cases they handle.  They also share examples of cases that had a good result from both the victim and prosecution standpoint.

 Frederick talks about the current laws to protect elders, and if he thinks they should be changed and adjusted or if there is a need for new laws.

Paul talks about the Elder Death Review Team (EDRT).   There are unfortunately some cases of suspicious deaths of elder and dependent adults.  Paul, explains how EDRT started, who is involved and the purpose of the review team.  He then shares some of the findings from the most recent review and report.

The group then provides advice for victims as well as warnings for potential victims in terms of what to do if they are being victimized and how to protect themselves.  They talk about some common scams that target seniors, and how they can protect themselves from being scammed.   They also talk about important resources available to anyone who needs help or would like more information on Elder Abuse.

They end with closing thoughts on Elder Abuse crimes and its victims. 

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 Tags - District Attorney, Elder Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, Justice Journal Podcast, Victim Advocate, Elder Death Review Team

Description: Discussion on Elder Abuse crimes, kinds of cases the DA’s Office sees, the role of the DA victim advocate in these cases and some tips alerts to help detect and prevent abuse and becoming a victim of common scams.  Guests are Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Paul Durenberger, Deputy District Attorney Frederick (Fritz) Gotha, Victim Advocate Bridgid Moffett Yeo.

Show Notes:  The group introduces themselves and explains their role within the office and the Elder Abuse Unit.

Paul and Frederick explain who would be considered a victim of elder abuse and the different type of abuse.  They then talk about the DA’s Elder Abuse Unit and how prevalent these cases are within Sacramento County - what kinds of cases they see most often, and who are often the abusers.

Bridgid talks about how she works with Elder Abuse victims and how she and Frederick work together.   They talk about the most challenging, or complicated, cases they handle.  They also share examples of cases that had a good result from both the victim and prosecution standpoint.

Frederick talks about the current laws to protect elders, and if he thinks they should be changed and adjusted or if there is a need for new laws.

Paul talks about the Elder Death Review Team (EDRT).   There are unfortunately some cases of suspicious deaths of elder and dependent adults.  Paul, explains how EDRT started, who is involved and the purpose of the review team.  He then shares some of the findings from the most recent review and report.

The group then provides advice for victims as well as warnings for potential victims in terms of what to do if they are being victimized and how to protect themselves.  They talk about some common scams that target seniors, and how they can protect themselves from being scammed.   They also talk about important resources available to anyone who needs help or would like more information on Elder Abuse.

They end with closing thoughts on Elder Abuse crimes and its victims. 

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Tags - District Attorney, Elder Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, Justice Journal Podcast, Victim Advocate, Elder Death Review Team

Human Trafficking: Helping Victims and Cracking Down on Demand (pt.2) - Justice Journal Episode 25

Description: A discussion on the issue of human trafficking – where it happens, how it happens, who are the victims – and what is being done to prosecute traffickers, help victims, educate the community and prevent future victims.  Guests are Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Danielle Abildgaard, Investigator Annette Fucles, Victim Advocate Beatrice (Bea) Lavrov and Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins.

Show Notes:  Danielle explains the difference between human trafficking, pimping and pandering – how human trafficking is defined.  Bea and Annette explain how that is different from smuggling. 

Jason clarifies that human trafficking isn’t the way it’s portrayed in movies – victims are usually kept local vs. being kidnapped and transported far away.  Human trafficking does not need to involve a form of travel, transportation, or movement across state or national borders.

They talk about some red flags and indicators that signify a possible human trafficking situation.  They discuss where human trafficking occurs, how victims are targeted and recruited and who the victims are – some common traits.  They explain why victims of trafficking don’t run away to escape or ask for help.  Most victims of human trafficking do not self-identify as a victim of a crime and do not ask for help immediately.  There is a special collaborative court designed to provide wrap-around services and programs to help victims get out of the life.  There is also a similar collaborative court for children victims of sex trafficking, specialized to help with trauma and other unique needs.

The conversation also addresses labor trafficking and the difference in how those victims are targeted and kept in trafficking situations.

The group shares what is being done to prevent human trafficking and help victims through the Sacramento Together Anti-Human Trafficking coalition.  Efforts include cracking down on the demand side while reaching out to victims and offering them services.  The coalition also helps build stronger cases and make connections to other cases in other jurisdictions.  The coalition also works to raise awareness among the public.

The group then talks about the unique needs of the human trafficking victims and the important role of the victim advocate working closely with Annette and law enforcement.  Bea talks about the challenges and rewards working with human trafficking victims, and how it is important to provide the victim with continuity and build trust with them. 

If someone believes they are witnessing a trafficking situation, call 911.  If someone wants to report a non-emergency possible human trafficking situation or suspected victim/trafficker – call the human trafficking hotline at 888.373.7888.

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Description: A discussion on the issue of human trafficking – where it happens, how it happens, who are the victims – and what is being done to prosecute traffickers, help victims, educate the community and prevent future victims.  Guests are Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Danielle Abildgaard, Investigator Annette Fucles, Victim Advocate Beatrice (Bea) Lavrov and Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins.

Show Notes:  Danielle explains the difference between human trafficking, pimping and pandering – how human trafficking is defined.  Bea and Annette explain how that is different from smuggling. 

Jason clarifies that human trafficking isn’t the way it’s portrayed in movies – victims are usually kept local vs. being kidnapped and transported far away.  Human trafficking does not need to involve a form of travel, transportation, or movement across state or national borders.

They talk about some red flags and indicators that signify a possible human trafficking situation.  They discuss where human trafficking occurs, how victims are targeted and recruited and who the victims are – some common traits.  They explain why victims of trafficking don’t run away to escape or ask for help.  Most victims of human trafficking do not self-identify as a victim of a crime and do not ask for help immediately.  There is a special collaborative court designed to provide wrap-around services and programs to help victims get out of the life.  There is also a similar collaborative court for children victims of sex trafficking, specialized to help with trauma and other unique needs.

The conversation also addresses labor trafficking and the difference in how those victims are targeted and kept in trafficking situations.

The group shares what is being done to prevent human trafficking and help victims through the Sacramento Together Anti-Human Trafficking coalition.  Efforts include cracking down on the demand side while reaching out to victims and offering them services.  The coalition also helps build stronger cases and make connections to other cases in other jurisdictions.  The coalition also works to raise awareness among the public.

The group then talks about the unique needs of the human trafficking victims and the important role of the victim advocate working closely with Annette and law enforcement.  Bea talks about the challenges and rewards working with human trafficking victims, and how it is important to provide the victim with continuity and build trust with them. 

If someone believes they are witnessing a trafficking situation, call 911.  If someone wants to report a non-emergency possible human trafficking situation or suspected victim/trafficker – call the human trafficking hotline at 888.373.7888.

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Tags - District Attorney, Justice Journal Podcast, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, Pimping, Pandering, Victim Advocate

Description: A discussion on the current state of hate crimes, the challenge with underreporting, the impact on victims and the targeted groups and what is being done today to protect the community against these crimes.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp, Supervising Deputy DA Thien Ho, President of the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region Deborah Gonzalez and SALAM Islamic Center Chairman Waseem Bawa.

Show Notes:  The conversation starts with the difference between a hate activity vs. a hate crime.  If people are not sure if something is a hate crime, they should still report it and let law enforcement make that determination.

The group discusses the state of hate crimes today.  Faith leaders talk about and security measures that are now needed at houses of worship and faith-based events, and the pursuit of grants to fund additional security.

The topic turns to the impact hate crimes has on its specific victims and the targeted groups that are attacked – which is unique to hate crimes.  It’s a very personal crime against who a person is, a part of their identity. 

The Hate Crimes Task Force is working to bring law enforcement and community groups together to share information and protect the region from organized and individual (lone) hate crime attacks.   Several examples are given of how law enforcement is informing and protecting the faith community and the direct, two-way open communication the Task Force has with faith and other community organizations. 

The US Attorney’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office have specialized Hate Crimes Units.  Some Sacramento County stats and a fully adjudicated hate crimes case example was shared.

The group talks about the most significant challenge with hate crimes – underreporting.  Everyone agrees many hate crimes are not reported for various reasons.  They believe the key to overcoming this issue is educational outreach among faith and other community groups.

The US Attorney’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and Sacramento FBI Office all have community programs that help to educate the community about their constitutional rights and protections as well as their responsibility as a community member.  

Resource Links:

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca

http://www.sacda.org/

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento

https://www.salamcenter.org/

http://jewishsac.org/

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Tags - District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert, Justice Journal Podcast, Hate Crimes, US Attorney, McGregor Scott, Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region, SALAM Islamic Center, Hate Crimes Task Force

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.

Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping. 

Guests talk about why they think vaping is so appealing and widespread among youth, and the reaction to this crisis among public safety officials, school administrators, health care professionals and students. 

The discussion includes how students can vape on school campuses without detection and how school districts are working to address the issue.   There is a large focus on the alarming health impacts of vaping on youth.  Doctors from UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente share their medical expertise and insight on how and why youth are so severely affected by vaping.  They also share their concerns and challenges of youth vaping as well as what they have seen and experienced in their health care systems.  The series ends with three local high school students sharing their experiences and insight into why their peers vape.

Each episode ends with guests sharing what they think can and should be done to get youth to stop vaping and prevent new vapers as well as closing messages.

Resources: 

Kaiser Permanente’s “Don’t Buy the Lie” campaign is a yearly program that partners with high schools to have students come up with marketing materials for Kaiser’s teen focused anti-smoking campaigns. For more information, visit: https://kpdbtl.com/.  #StoptheVape

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Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.

Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping. 

Guests talk about why they think vaping is so appealing and widespread among youth, and the reaction to this crisis among public safety officials, school administrators, health care professionals and students. 

The discussion includes how students can vape on school campuses without detection and how school districts are working to address the issue.   There is a large focus on the alarming health impacts of vaping on youth.  Doctors from UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente share their medical expertise and insight on how and why youth are so severely affected by vaping.  They also share their concerns and challenges of youth vaping as well as what they have seen and experienced in their health care systems.  The series ends with three local high school students sharing their experiences and insight into why their peers vape.

Each episode ends with guests sharing what they think can and should be done to get youth to stop vaping and prevent new vapers as well as closing messages.

Resources: 

Kaiser Permanente’s “Don’t Buy the Lie” campaign is a yearly program that partners with high schools to have students come up with marketing materials for Kaiser’s teen focused anti-smoking campaigns. For more information, visit: https://kpdbtl.com/.  #StoptheVape

Tags: Justice Journal, Anne Marie Schubert, District Attorney, Sacramento County Board of Education, UC David Health, Kaiser Permanente, THC

Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Karina Talamantes, Dr. Tiffany Heckendorn from UC Davis Health, Dr. Virginia Barrow, and Dr. Clarisse Glen from Kaiser Permanente and local high school students discuss the issue of youth vaping from each of their perspectives.

Show Notes:  Anne Marie opens with why she felt it was so important to talk about this issue and the current laws on youth vaping. 

Guests talk about why they think vaping is so appealing and widespread among youth, and the reaction to this crisis among public safety officials, school administrators, health care professionals and students. 

The discussion includes how students can vape on school campuses without detection and how school districts are working to address the issue.   There is a large focus on the alarming health impacts of vaping on youth.  Doctors from UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente share their medical expertise and insight on how and why youth are so severely affected by vaping.  They also share their concerns and challenges of youth vaping as well as what they have seen and experienced in their health care systems.  The series ends with three local high school students sharing their experiences and insight into why their peers vape.

Each episode ends with guests sharing what they think can and should be done to get youth to stop vaping and prevent new vapers as well as closing messages.

Resources: 

Kaiser Permanente’s “Don’t Buy the Lie” campaign is a yearly program that partners with high schools to have students come up with marketing materials for Kaiser’s teen focused anti-smoking campaigns. For more information, visit: https://kpdbtl.com/.  #StoptheVape

Tags: Justice Journal, Anne Marie Schubert, District Attorney, Sacramento County Board of Education, UC David Health, Kaiser Permanente, THC

Description: An examination of the unsolved 2011 double-murder of two Sikh grandfathers in Elk Grove, suspected to be a hate crime.  Guests are DA Anne Marie Schubert, DA Investigator Kevin Papineau, who was the lead detective on the case while at the Elk Grove Police Department, and Elk Grove Unified School District Board Member Bobbie Singh Allen.

Show Notes:  Guests begin by talking about Elk Grove – what kind of town is it and was historically. Kevin then talks about what happened the day of the murders - one shot and killed and one wounded, who died later in the hospital.  The shooting occurred on a Friday afternoon, during rush hour next to a busy freeway.   

Kevin and Bobbie talk about the victims – two Sikh grandfathers Gurmej Singh Atwal and Surinder Singh who were walking buddies. The guests explain the initial impact the murders had on the Sikh community and the entire community as well as region as a whole.

Kevin talks about the initial investigation - what was known initially, were there initial suspects, did they suspect the hate crime motive, were there witnesses, what evidence was found, etc.  He also explains the challenges in the investigation – lack of eyewitnesses and credible tips.

At close to the one-year mark after the murders, Kevin describes the media event that was held to keep the case I the public mind and possibly bring in new leads.  A reward is being offered at $55,000 or as high as $60,000 at this point for tips leading to an arrest.  The discussion turns to what the victims’ family and community felt as the investigation continued without an arrest.

In the meantime, a new park has been built in Elk Grove in honor of Gurmej Singh Atwal and Surinder Singh.  Bobbie talks about the significance of the City of Elk Grove dedicating this park to Atwal and Singh and what it means for the community.

The guests remain hopeful there will be an arrest made one day and the families will receive justice.  They all believe the key to a break in the case is someone who knows something will finally say something…  Kevin also believes someone who knows about the truck described as being at the scene of the shooting will also be central to identifying the shooter.

The conversation closes with encouraging anyone who wants to find out more information about this case, or anyone who has information they want to report to contact the Elk Grove Police Department. 

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Tags - District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert, Justice Journal Podcast, Hate Crimes, Sikh Faith, Elk Grove, Gurmej Singh Atwal, Surinder Singh, DA Investigator Kevin Papineau, Elk Grove Unified School District Board Member Bobbie Singh Allen, Unsolved Murders

Description: An examination of the 1999 hate crimes spree by the Williams Brothers with arson attacks on three Sacramento area Synagogues, the arson of a Sacramento abortion clinic and a double-murder in Shasta County. Guests talk through how these crimes were all linked and how the cases unfolded.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, DA Anne Marie Schubert, Judge Steven Lapham Supervising Criminalist Faye Springer, Retired ATF Agent Nina Delgadillo.

Show Notes:  Judge Lapham, Faye and Nina start by explaining the series of 1999 arsons, starting with the first incident including the locations and timeline.  There were three arsons at Sacramento area Synagogues. There was also a Sacramento abortion clinic that was fire bombed about two weeks after those arsons.

They move on to the initial investigation and what was found at the arson crime scenes.   They talk about what was immediately known or suspected when the crimes occurred.  Faye gets into the evidence preserved at the crime scene and some of the forensic evidence and analysis involved in this case and how it contributed to the investigation of the arsons.

US Attorney Scott then talks about the murders of a Shasta County couple, and the group discusses how the investigation into those murders started to connect with the Sacramento-area arson cases.

The group explains how and when the Williams brothers were initially arrested and on what charges to the building of the murder and arson charges/cases.  They talk about what they learned about the Williams brothers over the course of the investigation into the murders and arsons.

They move on to talk about how and when the Shasta County double-murder case and the Sacramento County arson cases proceeded - from charged filed to final resolution of both cases.

The discussion closes with final thoughts and reflection about the Williams brother hate crime spree, and about the current and ongoing threat of hate crimes in our communities.

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Tags - District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert, Justice Journal Podcast, US Attorney for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California McGregor Scott, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Lapham, Retired ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) Agent Nina Delgadillo, Hate Crimes, Summer of Terror, Summer of Hate, Benjamin Matthew Williams, James Tyler Williams, Arson, Fire Bombing, B'nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom and Kenesset Israel Torah Center, Synagogue, Choice Medial Group Abortion Clinic, Gary Matson, Winfield Mowder.

Description: An examination of the 1999 hate crimes spree by the Williams Brothers with arson attacks on three Sacramento area Synagogues, the arson of a Sacramento abortion clinic and a double-murder in Shasta County. Guests talk through how these crimes were all linked and how the cases unfolded.  Guests are US Attorney McGregor Scott, DA Anne Marie Schubert, Judge Steven Lapham Supervising Criminalist Faye Springer, Retired ATF Agent Nina Delgadillo.

Show Notes:  Judge Lapham, Faye and Nina start by explaining the series of 1999 arsons, starting with the first incident including the locations and timeline.  There were three arsons at Sacramento area Synagogues. There was also a Sacramento abortion clinic that was fire bombed about two weeks after those arsons.

They move on to the initial investigation and what was found at the arson crime scenes.   They talk about what was immediately known or suspected when the crimes occurred.  Faye gets into the evidence preserved at the crime scene and some of the forensic evidence and analysis involved in this case and how it contributed to the investigation of the arsons.

US Attorney Scott then talks about the murders of a Shasta County couple, and the group discusses how the investigation into those murders started to connect with the Sacramento-area arson cases.

The group explains how and when the Williams brothers were initially arrested and on what charges to the building of the murder and arson charges/cases.  They talk about what they learned about the Williams brothers over the course of the investigation into the murders and arsons.

They move on to talk about how and when the Shasta County double-murder case and the Sacramento County arson cases proceeded - from charged filed to final resolution of both cases.

The discussion closes with final thoughts and reflection about the Williams brother hate crime spree, and about the current and ongoing threat of hate crimes in our communities.

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Tags - District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert, Justice Journal Podcast, US Attorney for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California McGregor Scott, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Lapham, Retired ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) Agent Nina Delgadillo, Hate Crimes, Summer of Terror, Summer of Hate, Benjamin Matthew Williams, James Tyler Williams, Arson, Fire Bombing, B'nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom and Kenesset Israel Torah Center, Synagogue, Choice Medial Group Abortion Clinic, Gary Matson, Winfield Mowder.

Description: Brother to Brother Co-Founder Mervin Brookins along with District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn talk about the trust and partnership they have developed, and how they are working together to address public safety challenges, improve the lives of individuals and create healthier, safer neighborhoods throughout Sacramento.

Show Notes: Mervin starts by telling listeners about himself and Brother to Brother, including his background as well as how Brother to Brother helps to restore lives, rebuild neighborhoods and bring the community together.

Chief Hahn and Anne Marie discuss how they got to know Mervin and how their relationship with Mervin developed into one of mutual trust and respect.  They give examples of how Mervin works with the DA’s Office and the Sacramento Police Department to support each other’s efforts to re-build and improve the lives of individuals, and improve the safety and well-being of everyone in the Sacramento community.  The three then discuss how their partnership between Brother to Brother and the DA/law enforcement impacts their role and goals in serving the community, and how important these kinds of relationships are to both Mervin and public safety agencies. 

The conversation continues to discuss challenges each organization has faced and success stories of how their partnership allowed them to address the challenges and keep moving forward.   The key is they work with each other versus against each other for the greater good, especially those who are at-risk or underserved. 

Mervin talks about how he informs the community about Brother to Brother and the work they do, which is primarily by word-of-mouth within the community. 

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Tags - District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert, Justice Journal, Sacramento Police Department, Chief Daniel Hahn, Mervin Brookins, Brother to Brother, Neighborhood Wellness Foundation