The pilot program at the Pomona courthouse is designed to divert victims “away from the criminal justice system and into a trauma-informed holistic system of care,” said the district at…
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday, March 31, he has joined forces with public defenders and nonprofit organizations to establish a pilot diversion program for human trafficking victims to help restore their lives outside the criminal justice system.
Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo García joined Gascón in announcing the pilot court program, which is in session every Thursday at Pomona Superior Court. Those sentiments were echoed by Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender Erika Anzoategui, whose office represents defendants charged with a crime who cannot afford to hire a private attorney and where Garcia’s office has a conflict of interest.
A judge will approve the suitability of each participant, who will be assigned to a community-based organization for treatment and services. After completion of the diversionary program, a judge can dismiss and vacate the person’s arrest, convictions and probation violations.Pallavi Garg, an attorney for Free to Thrive, a nonprofit that provides trafficking victims legal and support services, said about 90% of the agency’s clients have a criminal record tied to their trafficking experience.
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