District Attorney General Charme Allen has used her experience and passion to advance the policies and procedures that direct how justice is administered in Knox County and has invited the community to a front-row seat by deploying the Office’s first Community Affairs Unit. The Community Affairs Unit provides a direct link between the District Attorney’s Office and the citizens of Knox County through outreach, education, and collaboration. The Unit’s initiatives and programs work to build trust in the community, and, ultimately, prevent crime and victimization.

To learn more about the Community Affairs Unit, visit: https://dag.knoxcountytn.gov/community-resources/the-community-affairs-unit/

Sentencing and appeals do not get a pass from the complexities of the criminal justice system. This episode outlines sentencing guidelines as defined by State law and a look at real-world sentencing situations. Long-time prosecutor, TaKisha Fitzgerald, and Victim Witness Coordinator Patty Boardwine outline their knowledge and experiences in dealing with the complex sentencing structures through the lens of their distinct roles.

To learn more about the State Criminal Justice Process in TN visit: https://dag.knoxcountytn.gov/.

In this episode, District Attorney General Charme Allen speaks with Chief Deputy DA Sam Lee and Assistant DA Justin Pruitt about the cross-section of mental health and public safety.

East Tennessee Mental Health Resources and Reports:

https://www.mhaet.com/

https://www.knoxcounty.org/health/epidemiology/reports_data/community_surveys/Community%20Surveys%20Reports/MentalHealthReport23.pdf