He was the second homicide on January 1st and he was standing and talking with friends and was shot," said Tinisch Hollins. I certainly couldn't afford it and had to be on the phone with the victims compensation board once a week narrating my trauma," said Andrews. These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. A teenager got out, grabbed a gun and tried to take my stuff and started beating me over the head with the butt of his pistol," said Andrews. Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Tipline 925-957-8658 (available 24/7) Contra Costa County Consumer Fraud Hotline DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org Winnie Huynh, Psy.D. A former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy is facing felony and misdemeanor charges, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office says. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM He's a survivor of the 1993 mass shooting at a San Francisco Law firm. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. Volunteer Staff California YMCA Youth & Government Feb 2012 - Present . Please check the following listings for detailed information about the available placement sites and the application procedure. Interested candidates should have their application and all required school documentation as instructed on the posting, submitted in NeoGov. Phone: 925-521-5715 Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election, 'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows, African Americans 20 times more likely to be incarcerated than white people. Contra Costa Behavioral Health provides an array of integrated mental health programs and services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness. All four candidates in the Alameda County District Attorney's race are also members. For Lucy Andrews, it's been two years since she was attacked and left with a traumatic brain injury. Contra Costa County District Attorney Office and the FBI are investigating 13 Pittsburg and Antioch police for a serious of criminal allegations including possible abuse of prescription testosterone. San Francisco State University ( BA) Golden Gate University ( JD) Pacific School of Religion ( MTS) Diana Becton, also known as Diana Becton Smith [1] (born August 16, 1951) is a former trial judge and is currently both the first woman and first African American to be elected district attorney in the history of Contra Costa County in California. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. Click on a candidate's name to see their website (will open in a separate tab or window). For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. Each Law Clerk must be certified by the State Bar to make supervised court appearances. Since 2018, Shoker has served as a Pro Tem Judge for Contra Costa Superior Court, handling small claims, unlawful detainers, civil harassment, and traffic court. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. Beginning in January 2023, we will accept applications for placements from September 2023 to June 2024. I'm also going to be working with the Prosecutors Alliance to organize a listening session similar to this in Contra Costa County, so we can hear directly from victims in our own county as well," said Becton. Since 2006, Judge Athanasiou served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Contra Costa County Public Defenders Office. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Another is Seth Steward. Martinez, Calif. On February 8th, 2023, a jury in Contra Costa County found 42-year-old Adan Contreras Rivas of Modesto guilty of multiple felonies and misdemeanors related to unlicensed contracting, fraud, and theft. RELATED: San Francisco officials vow to crack down on crime after 2 horrific murders. He has conducted cultural diversity and bias training with local police agencies. They will also argue the motion in court, including calling and questioning of witnesses as necessary. Her challenger and colleague, is Deputy District Attorney, Mary Knox. We hope this website will assist you by providing information about our Office and links to helpful community resources and law enforcement agencies. position in 2017 and won her election in 2018 by focusing on reform and restorative justice. If you are interested in becoming a panelist in the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office Neighborhood Restorative Partnership program, please complete the application below and submit it to: Attn: Janet Era, Neighborhood Restorative Partnership. 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A jury convicted the deputy of assault with a firearm. The Neighborhood Restorative Partnership is a community-based pre-filing program initiated by the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office in partnership with local Police Departments. After graduating from law school, and prior to sitting for the bar exam, he worked for a year as an assistant actuarial analyst at Blue Shield. We provide one didactic seminar each month on specialized mental health topics in which all interns/trainees attend together (Third Wednesday 9am-12pm). "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. Martinez, California This week, two defendants charged with the murder of 48-year-old Justin David Silva of Brentwood have entered into a plea agreement with the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office. Spring clerks work in our Law and Motion Unit and respond to motions for the Felony Trial Team. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know, Rev. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. Their hope is for this meeting to spark policy change. Weekly didactic trainings and/or group supervision focused on specific populations served at each site takes place as well. MARTINEZ Two Contra Costa prosecutors have resigned from a District Attorney's team that investigates new police shootings and other law enforcement-involved fatalities, the latest sign of . VIDEO: Oakland mayor, police chief plead with community as city records 100th homicide, At the end of this meeting survivors were candid, asking, "Well what's next? Peterson resigned after a scandal involving the use of campaign funds for personal use. He is Chief of Staff for Oakland city council member Dan Kalb and has a background as a prosecutor. Aside from criminals, she said she will also hold officers accountable. She said she wants a fair system for all. Intern Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 4 months. The application and a letter of interest must be emailed to DA Human Resources no later than February 1, 2023. Then there is Terry Wiley, a 32-year veteran of the Alameda County District Attorney's office. The department said in Sept. 2021, they received a tip that one of its officers was involved in illegal activity and that other officers were also involved. "The current D.A. TAKE ACTION: Local resources for survivors and victims of gun violence. Intern California State Senator Jim Beall Jan 2015 - . By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Welcome to the District Attorney Offices website and thank you for visiting. "Contra Costa voters have spoken," Becton said in a statement Wednesday morning. I would've taken my life because you don't overcome losing somebody. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She began her career with Centre County Public Defenders Office in State College, Pennsylvania. Finally! Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Her office prosecuted a sheriff's deputy in a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. Contra Costa County District Attorney Office and the FBI are investigating 13 Pittsburg and Antioch police for a serious of criminal allegations including possible abuse of prescription testosterone. Finally, there is Jimmie Wilson, who has 18 years of legal experience. Judge Kirk Athanasiou She ran on her record going after gang activity and securing $3.5 million for security cameras to discourage freeway shootings. Mary Knox (left) is challenging her boss, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton in Tuesday's election. We were swift in our response to the smash-and-grabs for example. 's office and the FBI have met with those officers. Email: winnie.huynh@cchealth.org, Quality Improvement & Quality Assurance (QI/QA), Consolidated Planning Advisory Workgroup (CPAW), Mental Health Clinical Specialist classification, Central County Child and Adolescent Services, Juvenile Assessment and Consultation Services (JACS), West County Child and Adolescent Services, East County Child and Adolescent Services, CORE/ROAR (Center for Recovery and Empowerment). "The district attorneys have so much influence and power that many members of the public may be unaware of," says Terrance Evans, a partner at the global law firm Duane Morris, where he is co-leader of the international banking and financial services practice. Commissioner Shoker is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. The winner of the June 7th primary will represent Contra Costa County for the next four years. Becton questioned Knox's ability to go after bad cops. Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. Diana Becton's office goes further by saying the investigation pertaining to several sworn officers involves "crimes of moral turpitude.". DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. We do not know what that activity involved and the D.A. Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Supporters said her efforts helped to cut down on freeway shootings in Contra Costa County in recent years. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the community's needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. She prides herself in being a true patriot and believes that, other than serving in the military, acting as a judicial officer is one of the best ways she can serve her country. e-Filing is Coming to a Courthouse Near You. What's going to come out of this?". 's announcement. RELATED: San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. February 17 Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in . Knox worked with law enforcement to set up freeway cameras and license plate readers. In a federal lawsuit filed by four longtime Contra Costa County women prosecutors against county District Attorney Diana Becton, county Deputy District Attorney Mary Knox above, alleges that after . We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. Contra Costa County Mental Health MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney is facing allegations of corruption Thursday. "Our policies are smart, we are looking not only to keep our community safe, but we are also working very hard to bring equity and fairness into the system," said Becton. She served as a volunteer mediator in hundreds of cases involving personal injury, neighbor disputes, civil harassment, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant disputes and small claims. Her supporters praise her for challenging the status quo. Voters will have until Tuesday to decide between two candidates vying to be the county's next top prosecutor. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. All Rights Reserved. District Attorney Boudin shared with us the need for increased therapy for survivors and, "At a minimum, we need to make sure people can take time off work, that they can get child care, that they can get therapy and that they can get their medical and other related expenses directly related to the harmed caused reimbursed," said Boudin. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento. Her campaign slogan is "restoring public safety.". The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. "They want a justice system that works for everyone. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. He is also the current president of the Charles Houston Bar Association, the oldest Black bar association in California. With national debate focused on criminal justice reform, two district attorney races in Alameda, Contra Costa counties could prove to be historic. She filed charges against a Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a man during a slow-speed car chase in Danville in 2018. She was the Court Mediation Program Director for The Congress of Neutrals, a non-profit organization providing free mediation services in Contra Costa Superior Court. Several survivors shared the need for justice for cases that haven't been solved. He also spent five years reporting at KRON 4. Every fall, our office opens up recruitment for DDA-FT positions. Becton was a retired county Superior Court judge when the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed her to fill the role vacated by former District Attorney Mark Peterson after he resigned in 2017. Please visit our Career Pages to subscribe for the position. Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the communitys needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. Mark A. Peterson is an American Republican politician who served as the district attorney for Contra Costa County in California from 2010 to 2017. Please enter valid email address to continue. Occasionally, our office is able to hire second or third year law students for Spring Law Clerk positions. Ayana K. Young served as Attorney III for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services since 2021. Republican. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. This program has been designed to redirect low level misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system by working as a community to come up with solutions that address the harm caused by these offenses and by focusing on restoring all who have been impacted. She believes the county is headed in the wrong direction. Residents of Contra Costa County, who wish to volunteer in this program, will be trained to serve as panelists and develop community-based solutions to redress the harm caused by these low-level offenses. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. He was 94. She attended John F. Kennedy School of Law and received the Witkin Award in Wills and Trust. 's office said due to the ongoing nature of its investigation that they would have no further details. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is retiring. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. After graduating from law school, George clerked for one year with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office before accepting a full-time position as a deputy district attorney in 1986. It was intimate and raw, and for the first time many of these survivors felt heard. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. The D.A. Every single person who was apprehended and arrested has been charged with serious felonies, including organized retail theft and robberies," said Becton. She served as a judge pro tem in both Solano County and Contra Costa County from 2019-2021. They said the investigation involves three of their current officers. Published June 8, 2022 Updated 9:15AM 2022 Midterm Elections Bay City News Foundation MARTINEZ, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton won re-election Tuesday,. She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. 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