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Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
American professional association From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Purpose
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.[4]
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Programs
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.[5][6][7]
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,[8] gun violence, juvenile justice,[9] pretrial process, continuous alcohol monitoring, and animal cruelty crimes.[10]
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Governance
The APA is governed by a board of directors and managed by a president and chief executive officer (CEO).[11]
The current chairperson of the board is Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County, Missouri district attorney.[12] The current president and CEO is David LaBahn.[11]
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