Podcast appearances and mentions of summer stephan

Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss the fight against organized retail crime. We explore laws and initiatives to combat the insidious issue, plus what local businesses can do to protect themselves and their employees. (00:00:54) Introductions(00:01:41) Stephan's Law Background (00:03:41) The Human Price Of Organized Retail Crime (00:09:10) The Reality Of Retail Crime (00:13:13) Initiatives To Combat Organized Retail Crime (00:22:01) The Role Of Local Businesses In Confronting Crime (00:24:47) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• Learn more about NRF Protect• Register for NRF Nexus at nrf.com/nexus and use code RGR20 for 20% off• Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• Retailers battle nearly $100 billion in shrink • NRF's FIght Retail Crime Day wins Reed Award for Best Lobby Day • 3 ways to fight retail crimeProduced by Crate Media.

Real estate scams are on the rise. Deputy District Attorney John Dunn talks about recent fraud schemes and how to protect yourself.Recently in San Diego, a couple learned their vacant land parcel that they've owned for a decade was sold without them knowing it, in what's called a seller impersonation fraud.Bio: John Dunn has been a Deputy District with the San Diego District Attorney's Office for approximately 12 years.  He has been assigned to the El Cajon Branch,  the Juvenile Branch, the Family Protection Division, the Major Narcotics Division and is currently assigned to the Real Estate Fraud Unit in the Economic Crimes Division.  John has taught within the office and to law enforcement agencies on various topics. John is also a reservist in the United States Marine Corps. If you live in San Diego County, Sign up for alert by clicking here: https://www.sdarcc.gov/OwnerAlert/You can report a fraud here: https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/real-estate-fraud/Crime or Fiction: Each episode we look at the laws on the books and quiz the panelists to see if they can guess which law is fake. 2 are real, 1 is fake--can you guess which one is the fake? A. In Michigan, restrictive covenants cannot prohibit home brewing of beer.B. In California, adverse possession is established after 5 years.C. In Boulder, Colorado, it's illegal to have upholstered furniture on your porch.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 San Diego Podcasts!Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAs/Twitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsInstagram: @sandiegoddasMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

Join San Diego County Gun Owner's Second Amendment Celebration Dinner on September 16, 2023 at the Town & Country in Mission Valley! It's the West Coast's largest 2nd Amendment Celebration! Get your tickets before sales close down on September 1! https://gunprom.com   Meet Kimberly Southwell, the DC Project's new director for California! Connect with the DC Project on their website: https://www.dcproject.info/   CURTIN CALL: 75-year-old woman shoots at home intruders in Oakland   Good news from Imperial Beach! Stephanie in Imperial Beach worked with the Imperial Beach City Council and was able to hammer out the policies that allow her to move forward with her retail shop that also includes firearms. Be on the look out for the grand opening announcement for the Outdoor Woman!   SDCGO, with attorney Gary Gibson, was able to launch a pilot program that helps CCW holders. Previously, if a CCW holder was involved in a defensive gun use incident, their case would be investigated by the normal criminal investigations unit. Now, San Diego DA, Summer Stephan, has revised the policy so that CCW holder cases will be investigated by a special unit that is familiar and trained on CCW laws. What do you think? Is activism like this sexy or not?   https://sdcgo.org/join   STUMP MY NEPHEW: What class of firearm is the ‘Henry Axe'?   --   Like, subscribe, and share to help restore the Second Amendment in California!   Make sure Big Tech can't censor your access to our content and subscribe to our email list: https://gunownersradio.com/subscribe   #2a #guns #gunowners #2ndAmendment #2ACA #ca42a #gunownersradio #gunrights #gunownersrights #rkba #shallnotbeinfringed #pewpew   --   The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO).   Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win.   https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://orangecountygunowners.com http://inlandempiregunowners.com https://www.firearmspolicy.org https://www.gunownersca.com https://gunowners.org   Show your support for Gun Owners Radio sponsors!   Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com   Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com   Learn to FLY at SDFTI! San Diego Flight Training International: https://sdfti.com   Protect your retirement with precious metals! Call GoldCo Today! 855-612-6354

This week's guest is San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan.  In this episode, DA Stephan will give a harsh, real and experienced landscape of the current drug epidemic.  From fentanyl to marijuana, we dive into the issues families face and how horribly dangerous experimentation can be.  DA Stephan breaks down the issues, what to watch out for and gives the audience five key takeaways to stay informed, avoid costly mistakes and both communicate and support your loved ones.  It is a must listen for all—especially those who have young adult and college aged loved ones. Get Ready To Be Inspired, Educated, Empowered and Entertained! For more information visit us @shesa10times5. https://instagram.com/shesa10times5

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan was re-elected in 2022 after a rare uncontested election. DA Stephan returns to the podcast to discuss her accomplishments in her first term and some of her goals for her next term. DA Stephan discussed a recent school threat assessment conference and a new app to help the homeless find an available bed. DA Stephan also discussed the success of opening the new family justice center in the North County--One Safe Place. Crime or Fiction: Each week we quiz the panel on laws on the books or crime related facts; 2 are real, 1 is fake, and see if you can guess which one is the fake.A. The youngest DA in San Diego history was William McNealy, 21 years old, elected in 1870.B. In England and Wales, the common law right to pursue a private prosecution was repealed by UK Parliament in 2017. C. The United States is the only country in the world where citizens elect their District Attorneys.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.Thank you to all of our listeners out there, and please leave a review on Apple or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to follow us on social media; you can find the links below. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 San Diego Podcasts!Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAs/Twitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsInstagram: @sandiegoddasMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Deputy DA Ben Barlow joins the podcast to talk about prosecuting domestic violence cases, the impact of these crimes, and helping survivors recover from abuse. Harris County, Texas reported that 35% of homicides in its county were related to domestic violence.  Atlanta reported 25% of homicides in its county were related to domestic violence. Domestic violence is a topic that is, unfortunately, always in the news. Just recently, in McGregor, TX, 5 people were shot dead in a suspected domestic violence rampage. And in San Bernardino, California, a suspect was on the run after killing the mother of his child and abducting their 15 year-old child. Tragically, the 15 year-old girl was killed after the suspect began shooting at the police and her death is still under investigation. If you or someone you know needs assistance, help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. If you are in San Diego County, you can go to One Safe Place in San Marcos, or the Family Justice Center in downtown San Diego.Bio: Benjamin Barlow began his career as a prosecutor in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office in 2010. During his career, he has served in the South Bay office, the Vista Office, the Sex Crimes Division, and the Family Protection Division. He was first elected to the DDAA Board in 2014 and re-elected in 2016. Mr. Barlow was elected Vice President in 2018 and elected as President in 2020 and reelected in 2022.Crime or Fiction: Each episode we look at the laws on the books; 2 are real, 1 is fake, and see if you can guess which one is the fake. The theme of this episode is the history of domestic violence laws.A. In 1899, California was the first state to criminalize domestic violence.B. In 1871, the Alabama Supreme Court was the first in the nation to rescind the legal right of men to beat their wives.C. In 1911, the first Family Court in the nation was established in Buffalo, NY. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAs/Twitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsInstagram: @sandiegoddasMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

Learn more about DA Summer Stephan's journey and advice on this episode of One Wish One Step. Be sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform!

On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old fatally shot 19 students and 2 teachers, and wounded seventeen other people, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, United States. Earlier in the day, he shot his grandmother in the forehead at home, severely wounding her.There have been 119 school shootings since 2018, in which 88 people have died and 229 people were injured, according to Education Week.San Diego is no stranger to school shootings. From the San Diego Union Tribune:"In January 1979, a 16-year-old killed the principal and a custodian and injured nine others at the now-closed Cleveland Elementary School in the Lake Murray neighborhood. In August 1996, a master's degree student shot and killed three San Diego State University professors on campus. In March 2001, there were two shootings: one in which a 15-year-old killed two students and injured 13 others at Santana High School in Santee, and another in which an 18-year-old injured five at Granite Hills High School in El Cajon."And finally in 2010, 41 y.o. Brendan Liam O'Rourke entered Kelly Elementary School and shot at several children, striking two 2nd graders who fortunately survived after they were life flighted to a hospital. O'Rourke was charged with seven counts of attempted murder and seven counts of assault with a gun and prosecuted by our current District Attorney and guest, Summer Stephan.Our hearts go out to the Uvalde community as they try to recover from this horrific tragedy. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law PodcastsWebsite: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

DA Summer Stephan Alerts San Diegans About Early Prisoner Releases

DUI fatalities have spiked in San Diego County. 2021 marked the most fatal DUI crashes in two decades. Our county typically averages around 15-20 DUI fatalities annually, but 2021 saw more than 37 DUI fatalities. The average blood alcohol content (BAC) of someone arrested for DUI was .18%. Summer Stephan announced a half-million dollar grant from the Office of Traffic and Safety that is used to combat this growing problem.Guest Bio: Cally Bright has been a Deputy District Attorney at the San Diego DA's Office for over 20 years. Seven years ago, she started up our DUI Homicide Unit, and as the head of the unit, she is responsible for prosecuting DUI Homicides and Vehicular Manslaughter cases.She has taught for numerous organizations and institutions, including California Western School of Law and the National Advocacy Center in South Carolina. Cally has received numerous awards, including the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.'s) Prosecutor of the Year for San Diego County in 2010, the MADD Prosecutor of the Year for the State of California in 2014,  and the MADD Pursuit of Justice Award in 2018Laws on the Books Quiz: 2 are real, 1 is fake; can you guess which one is the fake?A. In Wisconsin, the state can forfeit your car after your second DUI conviction.B. In Utah, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .05% or higher, making it the state with the lowest threshold for DUIs in the United States.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets the legal limit for piloting a plane at .04% or higher.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law PodcastsWebsite: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

Anne Marie is joined by the parents of Jodi Serrin, a 39 year-old victim of sexual assault and murder from 2007. While a cold case for more than 10 years, it was DNA technology that ultimately brought her killer to justice after he committed suicide. San Diego District Attorney, Summer Stephan, highlights the work of the San Diego Police Department's cold case division with 43 year veteran Anthony Meli. Collectively, they share the impacts of horrific crimes, like the Barbara Beck case, on the San Diego communities and how advancements in forensics are changing investigations dating back to the 1960's. (Originally aired 11March22) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-marie-schubert/message

Anne Marie is joined by the parents of Jodi Serrin, a 39 year-old victim of sexual assault and murder from 2007. While a cold case for more than 10 years, it was DNA technology that ultimately brought her killer to justice after he committed suicide. San Diego District Attorney, Summer Stephan, highlights the work of the San Diego Police Department's cold case division with 43 year veteran Anthony Meli. Collectively, they share the impacts of horrific crimes, like the Barbara Beck case, on the San Diego communities and how advancements in forensics are changing investigations dating back to the 1960's. (Originally aired 11March22) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-marie-schubert/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego officials touted their efforts against illegal dispensaries in East County yesterday. District attorney Summer Stephan says her office has prosecuted 70 people involved in these operations and the charges include robbery, extortion and murder. Meanwhile, Congressman Juan Vargas who represents San Diego's border region speaks out against the Biden administration continuing Trump's Remain in Mexico policy. Also, it's cookie season and the Girl Scouts are going virtual.

San Diego County is the 5th most populous county in the United States, and the second most populous county in California. The City of San Diego is, by many measures, one of the safest major cities in the United States. The San Diego DA's office is the second largest DA's office in California and has 1,000 employees.Bio: Summer Stephan was the first DA in San Diego to rise through the ranks as a prosecutor to become the elected DA.  As a trial prosecutor, she tried more than 100 jury trials, including cases of complex homicides, sexually-violent predators, child molestation, sexual assaults, school shooting, and human trafficking-related cases. She served as Chief of the DA's North County Branch and Chief of the Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Division, a special victims unit she pioneered, and an area of the law where she is a national leader, named a “Modern Day Abolitionist” and received numerous awards. Summer served on the Governor's Task Force for High-Risk Sex Offenders and Sexually-Violent Predators. She spearheaded the innovative “Know the Price” campaign, which focused on reducing sexual assaults on college campuses. She also led the award-winning “The Ugly Truth” human trafficking awareness campaign as well as the “San Diego Opioid Project,” aimed at reducing opioid overdoses. Summer led a coordinated effort to protect the community from targeted mass violence with a School Threats Task Force that implemented a unified protocol with all 42 school districts in San Diego County. In addition, she began an effective Veterans Treatment model in North County inspired by a heroic Marine Corps veteran.In June of 2018, San Diego County voters overwhelmingly elected Summer as District Attorney, a career prosecutor who has devoted her life to protecting children and families, and providing justice to the most vulnerable.Show: DA Stephan talks about human trafficking, the prosecution of the Kelly Elementary School shooter, domestic violence, the opening of the North County Family Justice Center, the new Elder Justice Center, and much more. Laws on the Books: Each week we end the episode on a light note and look at the laws on the books and do a quiz. 2 are real, 1 is fake; can you guess which one is the fake?In North Carolina, it's illegal to have a bingo game last more than 5 hours.In South Carolina, it's illegal to operate a dance hall within a quarter of a mile of a church.In Severance, Colorado, it's illegal to throw snowballs.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

Deputy DAs Jennifer Kaplan and Gabriella DiCaprio join the podcast to talk about the San Diego Deputy DAs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Claudine Ruiz Scholarship that is awarded each year. You can donate to the foundation through our website at https://sdddaa.net/the-claudine-ruiz-scholarship/Deputy District Attorney James Fontaine, the Chief of the Major Narcotics Division of the San Diego DA's Office, joins the podcast to discuss the opioid epidemic and the dramatic rise in fentanyl overdoses. We talk about ways to educate the community about this dangerous trend. DA Summer Stephan recently held a "Day of Action" to bring awareness to this issue, where resources, services and free Narcan was provided. Each episode we look at the laws on the books. 3 are real, 1 is fake. Can you guess which one is the fake?A. In Washington DC, it's illegal to surf while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.B. In Idaho, it's illegal to be present where illegal drugs are being manufactured.C. In South Carolina, it is illegal to lick, kiss, or bite a cane toad, or to engage in the act of toad-smoking.D. In the City of Bettendorf, Iowa, it is illegal to inhale “jenkem”—the fermented fumes from fecal matter and urine.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

District Attorney Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting children and families, providing justice to the most vulnerable, and is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

District Attorney Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting children and families, providing justice to the most vulnerable, and is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Summer is focused on advancing public safety through fair and equal justice, bringing solutions to complex issues with a unique data-driven, commonsense approach that works to address the root causes of certain crimes driven by mental illness and addiction.   View Youtube Video Here  https://youtu.be/dFKH1WlTfVg   Summer Stephan's Links Secretary to District Attorney Summer Stephan San Diego County District Attorney's Office 330 W. Broadway, Suite 1300, San Diego, CA. 92101 Direct: 619-531-3639 Email patricia.ramirez@sdcda.org Facebook  https://pos.li/2jcshm  Twitter  https://pos.li/2jcshr Instagram  https://pos.li/2jcsi0  Youtube  https://pos.li/2jcsi3 LinkedIn  https://pos.li/2jcsic Website  https://pos.li/2jcsk5   Scott H Silverman's Happy Hour (Podcast and Personal) Cell Number 619-993-2738 Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/SHSHHPodcast Email, Scott  Scott@yourcrisiscoach.com Email, Michael  michaelgmoore333@gmail.com

Join us as we sit down with the District Attorney of the fifth largest D.A. office in the country.  D.A. Summer Stephan started her career as a prosecutor, and is one of the few elected District Attorneys who has worked her entire career within the D.A. Office to eventually become elected as a county D.A.   Listen as Summer shares her journey in implementing fair and equitable justice to others, protecting the vulnerable and giving individuals, families and communities a voice.   As a wife, mom and public professional, Summer gives an honest outlook on how she balances each of these facets of her life by approaching everything as the matriarch of a family.  She discusses her passions, some of her most challenging cases, and also gives us a few laughs with some lighter moments.  Get to know a unique and fun side of D.A. Stephan as Lo puts her in the hot seat with a unique "Lo's Lightning Round."   This episode is inspiring, honest and uplifting, with a rare look inside the inner workings of a county  District Attorney's Office.

There was a more than 164% increase in anti-Asian hate crime reports to police in the first quarter of 2021 in 16 major cities and jurisdictions compared with last year, according to a report from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. The new data comes after several high-profile attacks.  A man was arrested on May 4, 2021 for allegedly stabbing two Asian women in an unprovoked attack in downtown San Francisco. Over the prior weekend, two Asian women were attacked in New York City by a woman who demanded they remove their masks, then struck one of them in the head with a hammer, according to police. San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan joined law enforcement and community leaders for a Public Safety Symposium where it was reported that the DA's office received 120 tips on anti-Asian hate incidents and resulting in 3 filed felony cases.Deputy DA Leonard Trinh, leader of the Hate Crimes Unit of the San Diego DA's Office, joins the podcast and tells us how his family was a victim of a hate crime, his path to becoming a prosecutor, how to prove hate crimes in court, and the importance of reporting hate incidents. DDA Trinh relays an incredible story of how employees heard their co-worker praise the Poway Chabad shooter and reported this incident which led to the seizure of a cache of weapons and likely led to the prevention of a crime.To report a hate crime to the San Diego DA's office, go to the online portal here, contact the unit directly at hatecrimes@sdcda.org or call 619-515-8805.Each episode we examine the laws on the books; two are real and one is fake. Can you guess which law is the fake?In Massachusetts, it's illegal to swear at a referee during a sporting event.In Utah, it's illegal to give someone the middle finger in public.In Oregon, it's illegal to throw human waste from a car.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

Summer Stephan joins the show!

In this very first episode of SheEO Lead-In, Rebecca welcomes San Diego's powerhouse District Attorney, Summer Stephan. Listen to Summer, a leader, a role model, a wife and mother, talk about her journey, her persistent challenge in maintaining a work/life balance and her love of the law and justice, a 31 year career which has put her at the pinnacle of one of the largest DA offices in the country. She also shares some great wisdom with women who are thriving and striving every single day, including some priceless diamonds. One, you can have it all, but not all at once. Two, there are no shortcuts, so do the hard work. Three, always, always, always, keep your character and integrity. And four, maintain hope at al times. Thank you for joining the SheEO Lead-In community and be sure to listen to all episodes!

District Attorney Stephan leads the second largest DA's Office in California, manages a professional staff of over 1000 employees, and serves as the People's Prosecutor for the entire San Diego County and its over 3 Million residents. Summer served as a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County for 28 years where she combined extensive courtroom experience with over 15 years of management experience. She rose through the ranks to appointments as Chief of the DA's North County Branch and Chief of the Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Division, a Special Victims Unit she pioneered. In 2012, she was appointed Chief Deputy District Attorney. In 2017, she was appointed District Attorney.Discussion Topics:San Diego County is home to the second largest District Attorney's Office in CaliforniaHuman Trafficking in San Diego CountyOpioid AbuseScam Alerts***If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.  **EMAIL**Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com.**SOCIAL**Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8mDiscover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: sanmarcoschamber.comFollow the San Marcos Chamber:Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCAInstagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamberFacebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamberYouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber 

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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, we’re talking about the fight to end human trafficking and technology-enabled abuse.   Sex trafficking is a crime where individuals (especially women) are forcefully involved in commercial sex acts. Supply and demand have increased exponentially over the years, due in large part to the internet.      Today, many traffickers utilize social media to lure and manipulate victims and market minors and trafficked victims for the purpose of prostitution and sexual exploitation. Abuse has gone digital, and technology is increasingly used to commit acts of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking.     Summer Stephan, San Diego County's District Attorney, has devoted her life to protecting children and families and providing justice to the voiceless and most vulnerable. She joins me today to discuss who is pulling the strings behind human trafficking, how they're reaching and trapping individuals into sexual exploitation, and how we can keep ourselves and our loved ones safe in the fight against human trafficking.     Adam Dodge, Founder of EndTAB.org (Ending Technology-Enabled Abuse), is dedicated to addressing existing and future threats posed by technology to victims of crime and gender-based violence. He joins us today to address existing and future threats posed by technology, and the ways in which technology is misused and weaponized to harm vulnerable victims of crime, such as victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking.     We Discuss:     - How human traffickers control and exploit individuals through the use of force, deceit, or coercion - Why victims that are forced into human trafficking struggle and often can not escape their situation - How social media is used for easy deception and to lure and manipulate victims into trafficking - Why victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking don't always seek help from others - The importance of talking with our children to bring awareness and build resiliency around them - The ways in which technology is misused and weaponized to harm vulnerable victims of crime - Several tips for staying safe online and helping victims to reclaim ownership of their digital lives     For the full show notes visit: www.ChangeItUpRadio.com

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Show ID: 35330]

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan discusses her work to stop human trafficking. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35330]

If you or a loved one is in need of immediate help or support, the national domestic violence hotline is available 24/7 at 1−800−799−7233. We have two special guests on the show today. Both bringing awareness to domestic violence in their own way. Thanks to Purina, Red Rover Org & the Purple leash project, I was able to sit down with a survivor of domestic abuse named Angie. Her and her dogs are safe now, and I know her strength and story will not only move us, but educate us. We also have San Diego District Attorney, Summer Stephan who has devoted her life to protecting women, children and families and providing justice to the voiceless and most vulnerable. She is a national leader in the fight against sexual exploitation and human trafficking and was named Southern California District Attorney of the Year by Crime Victims United. Today, she’s providing us the information we need, what to look out for and how to help. 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes and shockingly only 10% of domestic violence shelters allow pets and nearly half of all victims delay leaving because they don't want to leave their pet. This is why Purina and I are taking the lead to help keep domestic abuse victims and their pets together. Purina has committed more than $500,000 through 2022 to RedRover to establish Purple Leash Project grants. Visit: https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.purina.com/?utm_campaign=cpr-branded2019&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=unknown-unknown-unknown-feeding&utm_term=purina&ds_rl=1265042&gclid=CjwKCAjwo9rtBRAdEiwA_WXcFiP32dMGbJpW4PMnIBBcbbhLxrafdJytrLZfQWU1Ebit-_MjeK-PRBoCfkQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://redrover.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Zhou Nutrition: At Zhou Nutrition, we believe greatness comes from within. We make supplements in our own facilities in the heart of Utah with carefully crafted formulations to support essential wellness, mind, mood, beauty, and the keto lifestyle. https://www.zhounutrition.com/

In this inaugural episode of Culture Climate we discuss the purpose and plan of this podcast and give an overall look at the political climate of San Diego. With primary elections due to take place in just a few days we provide an in depth look at the heated race for District Attorney.

Mark brings in Jason Cabel Roe, political strategist and member of the Summer Stephan re-election campaign, to recap more money being sent to Democratic campaigns in local elections, especially here in San Diego. Also, Stephen Moore, our chief economist, opines on the cancellation of the North Korea-United States summit in Singapore and if it will affect the stock market and the economy as a whole.

District Attorney Summer Stephan shares what San Diego initiatives are in the works to protect seniors from abuse and fraud. She shares information about her programs and efforts to help keep our most vulnerable citizens safe.   Note: A Life and Death Conversation is produced for the ear. The optimal experience will come from listening to it. We provide the transcript as a way to easily navigate to a particular section and for those who would like to follow along using the text.  We strongly encourage you to listen to the audio which allows you to hear the full emotional impact of the show. A combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers generates transcripts which may contain errors. The corresponding audio should be checked before quoting in print. Contact San Diego District Attorney website Transcript Dr. Bob: In this episode, I speak with San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, about her passion for protecting elders from abuse and fraud. Summer is leading the way to create a blueprint for a program that brings together many agencies and organizations throughout the county that typically work in silos, including the medical community, in an effort to create programs that protect our most vulnerable members of the population. I for one was inspired by her passion and her commitment, and I will be joining in this effort. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Summer, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day. I'm sure that you have a pretty packed schedule most days, huh? DA Stephan: Oh, well, it is. As a district attorney for the second largest county in the state of California and the fifth largest in the country, we are hopping at all times, but protecting seniors is really a passion for me, so any chance I can get to talk about it and share information and things we've done, I love to do it. Dr. Bob: Fantastic. Well, I'm excited to hear some of ... I've read up and gotten familiar with some of the initiatives in your areas that you're really committed to and devoted to. I mean it spans of course from children to seniors, the whole gamut, but I understand needing to place emphasis on protecting seniors, because there's so many, and the numbers are growing, and I think that they're becoming more and more vulnerable over time. And you mentioned while we were talking a bit ago about really wanting to engage the medical community in partnership to help with these protections. Can you expand on that a little bit? What are your thoughts about how we as physicians who are working with the senior community, can be of support? DA Stephan: Well, I think that we're finding in a lot of our obstinate crimes or ones where the victims are especially vulnerable, that engaging the medical community is of really big value. And I've come at this through a 28-year journey of public safety and prosecution and working with vulnerable children, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse. And we find that whenever you can get a well-educated and trained medical community to spot the warning signs, you can really do a lot better. It's something that I've done consistently in sexual trauma of having doctors really be able to detect that. In human trafficking, we are engaging the medical community on the warning signs of sex trafficking and human trafficking with our victims. And in domestic violence, we've done it for years to look for those telltale signs, document them, and engage police where necessary. But we've kinda left out the elder abuse area. And it is just as important if not more important. Seniors, generally they are so vulnerable to crime because their contacts with the community become less and less as they age. They're not showing up to work necessarily on a daily basis, they're not at school, so the regular places where people may spot those signs are not there. And so the ability ... But they often do still keep a medical appointment, or they have to be seen by a doctor for their eyes, or some issue with their health. And I feel, and my team of experts feel that that is a perfect opportunity to really touch base on the whole well-being of the senior, make sure that they are doing well. Really asking additional questions if there were signs of malnourishment or pain, it's incredible that amount of intersection that medical professionals can find. I mean we are ... Something as simple as even the pain killers or medications for some of our seniors that are suffering from cancer and different pain ailments is getting stolen by caretakers. And our seniors are left to stand for their pain. So that's just one thing. Sometimes they seem like their financial situation has really changed, and they're talking about moving from their home and poverty and things like that, that are also tell-tale signs. So we really believe that the medical engagement is gonna be critical. Dr. Bob: I can see that. I mean it makes so much sense. As you're talking about some of these things, that's actually ... I'm getting chills to think about how vulnerable some of these people are. And they're at a point in life when they become so trusting and dependent. And then if somebody is taking advantage, there is just reluctance to call them out on it, because then they're even more isolated or they're at that person's mercy. So there are so many factors at play that would keep people from getting out from under some sort of abuse of relationship. So, really, we need to look at any advantage that we can find and the physicians and the nurses and the people in those offices or whatever they're going, getting their blood drawn if they're going to get X-rays. I think it makes so much sense to create an army of people who have the same mindset, the same perspective of trying to protect our most vulnerable people who don't have enough protections in place. DA Stephan: I completely agree. I mean you've really hit it on the nose. It is creating that army of eyes and ears and touchpoints that are natural, where our vulnerable populations may have that kinda rare human touch of someone who actually cares and is there for them, and taking full advantage of that. So that was kind of part of the genesis for me bringing together in San Diego, a regionalized coordinated plan, blueprint, to combat elder abuse and to protect our seniors. And we had a blueprint, if you will, for domestic violence, child abuse. But while we were doing a lot of work on seniors and crimes against seniors, we were working in silos. So the prosecution, law enforcement lane, the aging and independence services, the medical community, all kinda working in separate venues. We weren't seeing the whole coordinated vision for how we can do better. And what drove me into prioritizing and recommitting to this, is that San Diego very very fortunate for this, and really a credit to our whole community that just has a beautiful spirit. We are one of the safest urban counties in America. We are at a 49 crime rate low. However, the one outlier is that crimes against seniors went up by 38% in the last five years. And for me, how our civilization treats our most vulnerable, our children, and our seniors, and our disabled, is really gonna be how we'll be judged, how we will be judged as a civilized society. So that just didn't sit well with me at all. And I am in a full combat mode to bring those numbers down. And we brought together small stakeholder groups to iron out where the gaps are, where the needs are. We then went to a larger stakeholder group. We drew out a blueprint of a coordinated plan so that we don't miss these touchpoints. What is really incredible is that we're seeing so much similarity between seniors not reporting and how under-reported the crimes are as we see in areas of sexual assault and human trafficking, strangely enough. It really is that element of shame. Seniors report to us, when we uncover their abuse, that they felt ashamed to tell someone, they felt it made them seem weaker, they felt stupid for falling for different fraudulent schemes and buying, for example in a case we did recently, fake gems that took out all of their retirement money as an investment. They felt silly for falling for those scams, and they didn't report them. So other seniors became victims as well. So it's really that kinda shame element. And then the element that you brought out so astutely, and that's that a lot of the abuse is really by caretakers who are sometimes family members, often in San Diego, and I know across the country, it's an older son, who is taking care of a widowed mother. That's our number one target for abuse. And that older son is ripping off the mom, they often have mental health issues and drug addictions, and the mom is ... This elder mom is just a victim continuously. Dr. Bob: And there's probably some really blurred borders there, right? The boundaries of that, where does helping your child and abuse begin. So that's probably a really difficult one to go after, but if the numbers show that this is one of the big areas, then obviously we need to figure that part out. DA Stephan: We do. And in San Diego, what we're trying to do is we're trying to offer the seniors an understanding that our goal isn't gonna be just to lock up their son. Our goal is to also provide mental health treatment, drug addiction treatment, offer treatment for the son, so that the mom is not alone. But we also are not gonna permit that abuse. It just can't happen. So really we have a very excellent elder abuse unit with trauma-informed people that care, victim advocates that talk to our seniors about look, if you don't come forward, if you don't go through this, this is only gonna get worse. But if you let us help, we will do everything possible to also help your son find treatment, find resources, so that you're not alone in this. So it's a very balanced approach to the issue. Dr. Bob: That's wonderful. Well, so we've been talking for about 13 minutes now, and I'm totally inspired to try to provide support and throw my hat in the ring in some way. So when we're done with this interview, I do wanna make sure we follow up. Because my practice, my whole model practice it was developed to protect people from the gaps that exist in the healthcare industry and the general care industry, because there are all these places where people, especially older adults, seniors, people with illness, where they're so vulnerable, and the system is not necessarily intentionally abusing them, like some of these other criminals, but the system is creating abuse just by nature of not meeting some of the basic needs of the people who are moving through the system. So there's a lot of alignment. I see our healthcare system just unable to really meet a lot of the complex needs, and so people are just sort of pushed along into what's most convenient, and what's most sort of accepted, and then they find themselves, I call it kinda like down the rabbit hole, looking up and thinking, "How did we get here, how did we find ourselves in this place that is so foreign and so unfriendly." So I think it's just a natural additional kind of commitment to try to help figure out how the medical community can partner better with you and your organizations to further protect these folks. DA Stephan: I agree. And these collaborations, they just really ... I call it the multiplier effect. I think the time for kind of silos and people thinking that they just care for their own lane, it doesn't really work when you're dealing with vulnerable populations. We need kind of to build those intersections in all of the world, to kind of work together. One really unique thing we're doing here in San Diego that I think is something to be copied, is we've developed a website called ChooseWellSanDiego.com or .org, Choose Well San Diego. And what it is, it's sort of like a Yelp for senior homes, to create a way where we track the complaints, complaints of falling, complaints of neglect, different things that may not result in criminal action, but they are sort of an incentive and a motivation for homes for seniors to do better, to provide... level of care. So we have about 100 now rated in our area and are creating ... We can't force them into the Yelp system, but we sort of make sure that we start to get them the majority in there, then if you don't see a particular home that you're trying to place your elder in on that list, then you have to wonder why aren't they participating, and what do they have to hide, so- Dr. Bob: Well, that's great. It's a great thing to promote for sure. DA Stephan: Yeah. So it's things like that. And then the other thing I'm really a believer in is everyone no matter how well-intentioned they are, doctors who care, and community members who care. I think having an easy, handy protocol like with questions to ask, signs to look for, that's what we've done in domestic violence, in sexual abuse, in human trafficking. Those sorts of easy, simple ways to detect harm, to look beyond what is right there in front of you, and look for vulnerabilities and signs of abuse, having something handy. And I'm sure with your experience; we would love to get your input on what would go on a card like this, what kinds of questions should medical professionals be asking. Dr. Bob: I would be happy to. I would love to participate. And then, of course, the next step in that is what do you do with the information, right? Where does it get reported or how does it get followed up on? I know that one of the challenges that physicians and other people who are in the healthcare continuum that they're struggling with, is just time, is not having enough time to deal with the basics of the encounters. And to then add another piece on this of trying to do this additional questionnaire screenings, or if you do identify something that seems concerning or suspicious, to take the time to file a report and do the followup. So all of those processes, of course, need to be streamlined and clear as to what the steps to take are. DA Stephan: Yeah. I mean for sure. I mean in California we have mandated reporting for elder abuse, but it needs to be simpler, more streamlined, more upline, so that people aren't spending more time on those sorts of things as opposed to actually doing the care. And it makes it easier to expand the reporting. So those are all issues that we are grinding away, but this blueprint, this regional blueprint gets us started in the right direction, and with a unified commitment from our community to move forward and make lives better for our seniors, healthier, and let them live in dignity in their later years is really really an important thing. Dr. Bob: Yeah. Well, I just wanted to tell that I'm proud to be a San Diegan, and I've been here for about seven, and I love it, and I don't think I'm ever leaving. I appreciate the work that you're doing; I know that you're ... I can tell how dedicated you are to improving the lot for everybody here. I do wanna make sure that we followup, 'cause I want to contribute to this really important initiative and programs. So thank you for taking the time. DA Stephan: Well, I'd love to meet you in person, and definitely we will be in touch with you. I mean you've been doing this important work and shedding light on these issues with the increase in dementia, and Alzheimer's, and all of the the different areas that make our seniors vulnerable. We all need to give them our voice and our attention. And I really appreciate you too.

In her keynote address to the No More, No More Silence conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports on California’s efforts to help victims of human trafficking and to teach others how to protect themselves from potential predators, especially those whom they assume they can trust. She is introduced by Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Naila Chowdhury, the director of Social Impact and Innovation at UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 33363]

In her keynote address to the No More, No More Silence conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports on California’s efforts to help victims of human trafficking and to teach others how to protect themselves from potential predators, especially those whom they assume they can trust. She is introduced by Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Naila Chowdhury, the director of Social Impact and Innovation at UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 33363]

In her keynote address to the No More, No More Silence conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports on California’s efforts to help victims of human trafficking and to teach others how to protect themselves from potential predators, especially those whom they assume they can trust. She is introduced by Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Naila Chowdhury, the director of Social Impact and Innovation at UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 33363]

In her keynote address to the No More, No More Silence conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports on California’s efforts to help victims of human trafficking and to teach others how to protect themselves from potential predators, especially those whom they assume they can trust. She is introduced by Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Naila Chowdhury, the director of Social Impact and Innovation at UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 33363]

In a previous show Kevin took a look at the Bible’s perspectives on slavery, which were written between 4500 and 2000 years ago. This time he addresses an incarnation of slavery that plagues the modern world, including our own communities and schools in the US: human trafficking. Human trafficking can be defined as “the deprivation of a human being’s liberty for the purpose of sexual exploitation or labor exploitation.” Traffickers identify vulnerable people and gain control of them through physical force, fraud, or psychological coercion in order to use them for profit through commercial labor or sex acts. This ranges from forcing them to do excessive physical work for little or no pay, to making them participate in pornography or even prostitution against their will. Kevin’s guests are Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan, and PLNU professor Dr. Jamie Gates. Both have been involved in efforts to end human trafficking for many years: Summer through the District Attorney’s office, and Jamie through his organization Churches Against Trafficking. They talk with Kevin about the causes of this problem, how to raise awareness and fight against it, and what warning signs to look for in order to recognize both perpetrators and victims. To learn more about human trafficking and what you can do to stop it, visit FightHumanTraffickingSD.com and AbolishHumanTrafficking.com. Consider getting involved in an upcoming event, such as AHT’s Break Free Run on September 12th, in order to raise awareness about this critical issue. This episode first aired on August 30th, 2015. We make video lessons to raise up confident Christians: https://educateforlife.org/