I heard from a survivor of family sexual violence. The police didn’t believe her. We do.
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I have filed more than 8,000 new criminal cases since taking office. But we must continue to address the needs of victims regardless of what happens in the courtroom.
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Over the last 21 months, my team has worked hard to better serve victims. We’ve expanded the number of bilingual victim service representatives and appointed the first Cantonese-speaking Director of Victims Services.
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We partnered with AirBnB to provide emergency housing to domestic violence survivors during the pandemic.https://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/press-release/da-boudin-partners-with-newsom-and-airbnb-to-support-dv-survivors/ …
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We supported new legislation to expand victims’ rights and victims’ compensation.https://www.davisvanguard.org/2021/04/san-fran-da-chesa-boudin-supports-new-victims-rights-legislation/ …
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But as I heard from these brave survivors I could only think that we must do more.
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I sat in this circle. I listened. For hours. We all cried for each other’s pain, loss, courage, and hope.
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There are failures at all levels in our systems. These are not new problems – they are age old. Loved ones are lost. Families suffer. Communities grieve.
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We are committed to taking what we learned from these courageous survivors to better serve our city. We’ve taken critical steps already yet there is so much work ahead.
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There are no quick fixes. But I do know that we can’t find the answers if we don’t first listen to survivors, take in their stories, and offer to shoulder their pain.
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Scores of criminal cases were filled? Why now? You’ve learned what? Are you circling the wagon on all the cases you dropped the ball on? People have died because of your actions.
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