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Formation | 2009 |
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Type | Legal society |
26-3117485 | |
Headquarters | 11 DuPont Cir NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. |
Location | |
Chairperson | Jean Peters Baker |
Key people | David LaBahn, President and CEO |
Website |
www |
The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), founded in 2009, is a professional association of elected and appointed prosecutors in the United States. The APA's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. [1]
The APA's defined objectives are to support prosecutors and enhance their ability to perform their duties. [2]
The association's self-stated mission is also "to support and enhance the effectiveness of those in all areas of criminal justice and crime victim organizations in their efforts to create safer communities." [3]
The APA is a registered national nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009. [3] [4]
The APA oversees various programs to support the work of prosecutors in areas such as crime victim assistance, cruelty to animals, animal fighting, national security, gun violence, pre-trial services, juvenile justice, and domestic violence. The association provides training, technical assistance, and access to technology that aide in various prosecutorial functions. [2] [5] [6]
Additionally, the association serves as an advocate for prosecutors in public policy matters; the APA also has potential partnerships with other justice organizations. [2] [5]
The APA has taken notable public stances on matters such as discovery, castle doctrine, [7] gun violence, juvenile justice, [8] pretrial process, continuous alcohol monitoring, and animal cruelty crimes. [9]
The APA is governed by a board of directors and managed by a president and chief executive officer (CEO). [10] [11]
The current chairperson of the board is Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County, Missouri district attorney. [10] The current president and CEO is David LaBahn. [11]
![]() | This article contains content that is written like
an advertisement. (December 2021) |
![]() Logo of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys | |
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Formation | 2009 |
---|---|
Type | Legal society |
26-3117485 | |
Headquarters | 11 DuPont Cir NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. |
Location | |
Chairperson | Jean Peters Baker |
Key people | David LaBahn, President and CEO |
Website |
www |
The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), founded in 2009, is a professional association of elected and appointed prosecutors in the United States. The APA's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. [1]
The APA's defined objectives are to support prosecutors and enhance their ability to perform their duties. [2]
The association's self-stated mission is also "to support and enhance the effectiveness of those in all areas of criminal justice and crime victim organizations in their efforts to create safer communities." [3]
The APA is a registered national nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009. [3] [4]
The APA oversees various programs to support the work of prosecutors in areas such as crime victim assistance, cruelty to animals, animal fighting, national security, gun violence, pre-trial services, juvenile justice, and domestic violence. The association provides training, technical assistance, and access to technology that aide in various prosecutorial functions. [2] [5] [6]
Additionally, the association serves as an advocate for prosecutors in public policy matters; the APA also has potential partnerships with other justice organizations. [2] [5]
The APA has taken notable public stances on matters such as discovery, castle doctrine, [7] gun violence, juvenile justice, [8] pretrial process, continuous alcohol monitoring, and animal cruelty crimes. [9]
The APA is governed by a board of directors and managed by a president and chief executive officer (CEO). [10] [11]
The current chairperson of the board is Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County, Missouri district attorney. [10] The current president and CEO is David LaBahn. [11]