Why Science Matters for the Upcoming LA County District Attorney Race
We had three events around the theme of why the D.A. race matters for science.
Event #1: Information Session
We started off with an information session on what falls under the purview of the D.A. and how they can influence and be influenced by science. After going over details about the D.A. office itself, we covered three examples: (1) brain development and juvenile justice; (2) women’s health, trauma-informed practices for sexual violence, and commercial sex workers; and (3) climate, environmental safety and crimes, and public goods like green spaces.
