Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council

06/13/2023

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Homicide Survivors: Finding Purpose in Grief to Support Others https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/homicide-survivors-finding-purpose-in-grief-to-support-others

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Harley Feldman and Dan Levey who share their experiences of losing a loved one to homicide. Learn how they found purpose in their grief and now offer support to other homicide survivors. Resources are available to assist homicide survivors. Learn more at:
https://www.azvictimrights.org
https://pomc.org/
https://pomc.org/valley-of-the-sun-chapter/
https://homicidesurvivorsinc.org/

Additional Legal Services for Victims:
https://voiceforvictims.org/avcv-services
https://lscva.org/

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Harley Feldman and Dan Levey who share their experiences of losing a loved one to homicide. Learn how they found purpose in their grief and now offer support

05/16/2023

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Dad Together Program: Dads Helping Dads Be Dads

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Edward Casillas and Sleepy Vildosola regarding the statewide Dad Together program which helps anyone identifying as a father develop skills to nurture, teach, and support the children in their lives. Dads helping dads be dads. Learn more about this free program and other resources at: www.familyinvolvementcenter.org/help-me/f…s-program
www.nativeamericanfathers.org/
dou-broz.com/
parentaid.org/what-we-do/lovelikeadad/

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03/08/2023

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on:
Fentanyl: The Poison Across Arizona

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to discuss how fentanyl is ravaging our communities and killing our children. Learn common misconceptions about this drug and resources for everyone – from children to adults to teachers to advocates.
https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/fentanyl-the-poison-across-Arizona

https://www.maricopa.gov/5833/Substance-Use
https://www.azhidta.org/expert-resources/fentanyl
https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/fentanyl

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to discuss how fentanyl is ravaging our communities and killing our children. Learn common misconceptions about this

01/26/2023

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Forensic Nurse Examiner S*xual Assault Exams vs. At-Home R**e Kits

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Forensic Nurse Examiner Samantha Mendez, Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Michael Minicozzi, and Brook Fulton from the Arizona Coalition to End S*xual & Domestic Violence to discuss both s*xual assault examinations by forensic nurse examiners and at-home r**e kits. Learn the differences and the perspectives from these medical, legal, and advocacy professionals.

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Forensic Nurse Examiner Samantha Mendez, Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Michael Minicozzi, and Brook Fulton from the Arizona Coalition to End S*xual & Domesti

12/07/2022

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on:
Child Rescue Coalition: Tools to Combat Child S*xual Exploitation

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Carly Asher Yoost of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) to discuss how their non-profit organization provides tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to identify those s*xually exploiting children. Learn more about CRC and the information every parent should know to protect their children. https://childrescuecoalition.org/
https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/child-rescue-coalition-tools-to-combat-child-s*xual-exploitation

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Carly Asher Yoost of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) to discuss how their non-profit organization provides tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to identi

09/29/2022

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on:
Addressing Substance Abuse: The Salvation Army Treatment Program

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Jeff Taylor of the Salvation Army to discuss their substance abuse treatment program. Learn about Jeff’s own substance abuse journey from successful wall street trader to living on the streets to jail – and how the Salvation Army treatment program helped him. More information available at: phoenixarc.salvationarmy.org/

https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/addressing-substance-abuse-the-salvation-army-treatment-program

Phoenix Adult Rehabilitation Center

09/01/2022

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Human Trafficking In Arizona: Labor & S*x Trafficking In Your Backyard

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, Ph.D. from the Arizona State University School of Social Work to discuss human trafficking in Arizona. From labor trafficking to s*x trafficking, learn the challenges of tackling this issue, and also the progress that has been made. Find resources at: https://www.s*xtraffickinghelp.com/ and https://socialwork.asu.edu/stir https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/human-trafficking-in-arizona-labor-s*x-trafficking-in-your-backyard

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, Ph.D. from the Arizona State University School of Social Work to discuss human trafficking in Arizona. From labor trafficking to s

08/17/2022

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Mesa City Community Court: Innovative Approach to Addressing Criminal Justice Issues Related to Homelessness

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Assistant Mesa City Prosecutor Stacey Good to discuss the creation and evolution of the Mesa City Community Court. Learn about this innovative approach to addressing criminal justice issues related to homelessness. https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/mesa-city-community-court-addressing-criminal-justice-issues-related-to-homelessness

APAAC began as the Arizona County Attorneys' Association was created in 1973 with a primary mission to coordinate and provide training and education to prosecutors throughout Arizona.

08/05/2022

Please listen and share APAAC's newest podcast on: Arizona Crime Victim Rights: Answers & Resources

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Amy Bocks, M.Ed., Assistant Director & Advocacy Manager, Office of Victim Services from the Office of the Arizona Attorney General, to discuss Arizona Crime Victim Rights. Did you know … the Office of the Arizona Attorney General provides both direct victim services and oversees victim rights compliance statewide? Did you know … the resources available to crime victims? This overview of the work of the Office of the Arizona Attorney General and crime victim rights in Arizona answers common questions and provides information regarding resources.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrIIliJBQm4

https://soundcloud.com/user-164962220/arizona-crime-victim-rights-answers-resources

Host Elizabeth Burton Ortiz is joined by Amy Bocks, M.Ed., Assistant Director & Advocacy Manager, Office of Victim Services from the Office of the Arizona Attorney General, to discuss Arizona Crime Vi

07/26/2022