What a Difference a DA Makes
District attorneys are the most powerful people in the criminal justice system. They decide who gets charged with a crime – and determine how most criminal cases are resolved. This means these elected officials have tremendous impact on people’s lives and our communities.
It’s time to use our voices – and our vote – to make our criminal legal system fairer for everyone.
What a Difference a DA Makes
District attorneys are the most powerful people in the criminal justice system. They decide who gets charged with a crime – and determine how most criminal cases are resolved. This means these elected officials have tremendous impact on people’s lives and our communities.
It’s time to use our voices – and our vote – to make our criminal legal system fairer for everyone.
It’s up to us to hold our district attorneys accountable. That’s why we’re sharing resources to help you evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of our DAs and their offices.
The DA Difference blog – with posts from the What a Difference a DA Makes Network – highlights the every day ways district attorneys impact people, families, and communities across Massachusetts.
Holding your DA accountable starts with getting to know them. Learn more about the most powerful people in the criminal justice system with our monthly videos.
IN THE NEWS
It matters who the DA is
The Boston Globe
What do Voters Need to Know About District Attorneys
NECN
ACLU criminal justice reform campaign takes aim at district attorneys
The Bay State Banner
Massachusetts ACLU survey: Legal system broken, public unsure about role of DAs
MassLive
ACLU releases DA report card rubric
The Berkshire Eagle
Wayward prosecutors go unpunished as prison time for victims piles up
NECIR