Montgomery County, PA

 

District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman is deeply committed to keeping our kids safe.  We work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to ensure that children in Montgomery County are protected against all types of criminal activity -- whether online, in school or at home.  Our office also works with other non-profit agencies, such as Mission Kids and the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, to ensure that a child's legal interests are protected should he/she become part of a criminal prosecution.

 

The District Attorney's Office has developed multi-media based training programs to help instruct both children and adults about safety issues that impact them and the criminal justice system.   They are generally presented by experienced Assistant District Attorneys and County Detectives throughout the year to various community groups, at no cost, upon request.

 

Educational programs designed exclusively for children and school personnel include:

 

Alcohol Abuse/Underage Drinking

Cyber-bullying

Domestic Violence

Illegal Drug Abuse/Drug Identification

Internet Safety

Juvenile Justice System

Mental Health Awareness

Pre-K; 1st Grade Internet Safety - "The Mouse Who Went Surfing Alone"

Prescription Drug Abuse 

Teen Driving Safety

 

 

The District Attorney's Office also partcipates in various crime prevention initiatives that target children and young adults:

 

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force

School Safety Committee

Youth Aid Panel