Candidate for Philadelphia City District Attorney in 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedBy prioritizing diversionary programs for low-level offenders, Dugan will help Philadelphians avoid unnecessary convictions and incarceration, giving them a chance to rebuild their lives. Learn more
Low-level, first-time offenders will have a second chance. By entering diversionary programs, they can avoid convictions and jail time, focusing instead on rehabilitation and community support. Learn more
Localized prosecution will focus resources on the most pressing issues in each community, reducing violent crime and repeat offenses. Learn more
Violent offenders will face the maximum penalties allowed by law. Repeat offenders who terrorize our neighborhoods will no longer evade justice and pay for their crimes. Learn more
Expand resources for diversionary programs, job training, and education. Learn more
DAWN Court will offer real support to victims of human trafficking while prosecuting those who exploit them. Learn more
Judge Dugan will prioritize recruiting and hiring Assistant District Attorneys from local law schools in the greater Philadelphia area. He will build a pipeline with Temple, PENN, Drexel, Villanova, Delaware Law School-Widener, and Rutgers. Learn more
Personally engage with communities, law enforcement, and victims to ensure justice is served. Learn more
Judge Dugan will restructure the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office into six divisions, each focused on a specific region of the city. Every division will be led by a senior prosecutor responsible for justice in their area. Learn more
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