S.A.G.E. places experienced deputy district attorneys in cities or areas to work with established agencies to develop new programs to combat gangs. Injunctions may prohibit gang members from carrying cellular phones, beepers, and walkie talkies, from drinking on the street, being on the street after midnight, and harassing residents. S.A.G.E deputies are active members of the communities in which they work, teaching residents how to recognize early signs of gang involvement in their children, how to divert their children from gangs, how to improve their neighborhoods, and how to effectively use the services provided by law enforcement. The program is tailored to each community in which it is activated. Volunteers and staff members offer services at victim centers in District Attorney offices, as well as selected police and sheriff stations throughout the County.
Contributions help provide crime victims and their families with food, shelter, and clothing.
Contributions to S.A.V.E. can be made through the District Attorney's Crime Prevention Foundation. The Speakers Bureau is an office program which provides district attorney experts to meet with the public to discuss criminal justice issues and the services of the District Attorney's Office. Deputy district attorneys, district attorney investigators and members of the support staff volunteer their time to speak to community groups, schools, and other organizations. There is no charge for presentations.