'Why do I give to the Texas District and County Attorneys Foundation'
Justin Jones, Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Denton County
“As a prosecutor, I have directly benefitted from the Foundation and want to give back. I think it is important to continue to educate not only current prosecutors, but the next generation of prosecutors as well.”
“Rural district and county attorneys’ offices are the backbone of TDCAA and the Foundation. I have seen both evolve and respond to our concerns and needs. Active support of the Foundation allows Texas’ prosecutors to reap maximum continuing education benefits without major expense to our offices. TDCAA’s training has provided the novice touch-typist with the knowledge and confidence to publish PowerPoint presentations to a jury. We are trained by the best of the best. Not once in 12 years have I been disappointed in TDCAA’s instructors. They answer both the difficult and less complex questions with ease. The relationships formed with these very fine prosecutors make every one of us blessed to be prosecuting in Texas and blessed to be a part of the TDCAA. The citizens of my small town expect justice! TDCAA and the Foundation support us in our challenge to seek justice. Do your part and support the Foundation.” — Martha Warner, District Attorney in Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties
Lisa McMinn, State Prosecuting Attorney in Austin
"There are lots of organizations competing for our charitable dollars. Although the symphony, parks, and museums are worthy causes, I’d rather to give to organizations that benefit those who are sick, under-privileged, or abused. TDCAF has joined my list of preferred charities because its mission—training prosecutors and their staff—results in better advocacy for the victims of crime who depend on us."
“Training for prosecutors and investigators must be unique and job-specific. The only organization that understands our situation and our needs is TDCAA, and the Foundation is what enables TDCAA to meet our needs. TDCAA’s outstanding training, personnel, and services cannot survive these hard economic times without the Foundation. Now is the time, and your support is the difference!” — Melissa Hightower, Investigator in Williamson County
Darin Darby, Assistant District Attorney in Harris County
“I give to the TDCAF because it supports and embodies what we as prosecutors and those working with us seek to do: justice. The Foundation makes training opportunities available for all prosecutors and their staffs from around the State. It helps bring in top-notch trainers from across Texas to provide real, practical, and quality training to prosecutors, investigators, and our support staff who are eager to learn more about how do to the right thing—on behalf of victims, on behalf of the people we serve, and on behalf of justice. The Foundation recognizes those legendary prosecutors, investigators, and staff who have come before us, and it supports all of us that fight for justice on the front lines each and every day we walk into our office or into a courtroom. I am proud to give the little bit that I can to the TDCAF.”
2011 Annual Campaign needs your support!
The Foundation is committed to continuing, and improving, the excellence TDCAA provides in educating and training Texas prosecutors, law enforcement and key personnel.
Annual Campaign
Contributions made to the Annual Campaign support just a few of the following programs offered through the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA):
- Annual specialized training in areas such as DWI, domestic violence, and child sex abuse;
- Prosecutor Trial Skills Course
- Ethics
- Investigator School
- Technology workshops
- Elected Prosecutor Conference and Annual Conference,
- Comprehensive victim/witness coordinator training, resources, and support.
Along with improving and strengthening the TDCAA, the TDCAF looks to improve the State of Texas as a whole.
Campaign challenge: Investigators, Key Personnel, and Victim Assistance Coordinators
Three of our membership groups (investigators, key personnel, and victim assistance coordinators) have stepped up to challenge each other in their fundraising efforts. We are tracking the results based on dollars raised compared to percentage of membership in each of these groups.
Elected Prosecutor Campaign challenge
Stay tuned.......
