DA Videos

Approximately 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 experience some form of elder abuse. Elder abuse is a crime and should be reported to local law enforcement. Here at the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse is handled by our White Collar Division, and we take it very seriously. As Elder Abuse Awareness Month comes to an end let’s remember to do our part to help prevent and report elder abuse in our community.

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Here at the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, we have a wonderful team of Victim Service Officers who are dedicated to helping victims and educating the public. In this video, VSO Leigha Duval discusses different examples of elder abuse and the red flags you can look out for.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime! Victim Service Officer Judi Ware speaks about how our community’s continued engagement with the challenges faced by victims of crime will ensure that the progress made to date is not lost and that new ground is broken to gain greater justice and healing for all victims. #NCVRW2021 #GetJustice

It's National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Victim Service Officer Tiara Taylor discusses how victims' trust in the compassion, understanding, and support of their communities is achieved through sustained, deep-rooted, and coordinated outreach. Parents of a gun violence victim Jamir Hannah also speak out about their journey through the Criminal Justice System and how gun violence has affected their lives. #NCVRW2021

Today, Mayor Sandy Stimpson declared April 18-24, 2021, Crime Victims' Rights week. Being a victim of crime and navigating the criminal justice system can be a frightening and confusing experience. Since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, and through the dedicated work of advocates, lawmakers, and victim service providers, there is a growing array of services and resources available to victims and their loved ones. Progress in improving the treatment of crime victims has been made through the efforts of thousands of victims and survivors who have turned their own experiences into a force for positive change, ensuring that others can receive justice, meaningful assistance, and compassionate treatment before the law. #NCVRW2021

The Mobile County District Attorney's Office Victim Service Officer Leigha Duval speaks about how National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime. She also discusses how our office is dedicated to supporting victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building trust among our clients, collaborating with other service providers, and engaging our community in response efforts! #NCVRW2021 #GetJustice

Youth and Family Services Direct Kaila Williams teamed up with the Mobile County Coalition Against Bullying to create this awesome anti-bullying music video! For something to be bullying, it's repeated and on purpose. If you need clarification BullyBlocker's at your service! #ItsCoolToBeKind #BullyBlocker #SpeakOutAgainstBullying