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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Join us and many others in the legal community on June 12th for the 3rd Annual McLaughlin/Muse Trial Advocacy Awards Ceremony and Benefit. We will celebrate the achievements of this year’s Trial Training and Competition participants while honoring the legacies of Paul McLaughlin and Peter Muse.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. SCDAO is committed to ending gun violence and supporting survivors and families impacted. We will continue to work toward building safer communities for all.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

This week we welcomed our 2025 Summer interns to SCDAO! We are excited to have this talented and diverse group join us from local, out-of-state and international schools as they gain hands-on career experience within our courts and units.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Join us for our upcoming Dorchester Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, June 11th where we will hear from community members and share information and updates on key initiatives and programs. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to all and will also be live-streamed.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We hosted students from the Roxbury Latin School for RL@Work day. The students heard from RL alumni in the office and learned about SCDAO and the different career opportunities we have to offer.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day. Today, we remember and honor the courageous service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

SCDAO staff spent an afternoon with Casa Myrna tidying up a shelter. Casa Myrna is Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence residential programs and support services and is an essential community partner in our work with supporting survivors and awareness efforts.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Members of our district court staff pictured with First Justice Matthew Machera of Chelsea to celebrate the graduation of six Recovery Court participants. Recovery Court is one of several specialty courts utilized to resolve low-level cases with intervention rather than incarceration.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

DA Hayden recently attended the rededication celebration for The Yawkey Urban Sports Complex: Home of The BASE. Thank you The BASE for creating a community where our young people can thrive through sports and health and wellness.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Thank you to the Foundation Trust for sponsoring the Building a Healthy Community event in partnership with ReverePAL and Revere Police. StopBlockTalk had a great time connecting with our youth about online safety tips.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

DA Hayden joined loved ones and community members at the Tyler J. Lawrence Park dedication ceremony in honor of 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence’s legacy and vibrant spirit.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

This week is #NationalPoliceWeek - a time to honor and remember the brave law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice in keeping our communities safe.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

SCDAO joined survivors, loved ones, and community partners this morning for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s 29th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace to honor the lives of loved ones taken by violence.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office!

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

DA Hayden attended the Samaritans Annual Breakfast for Hope to support their mission in preventing suicide by providing lifesaving services throughout Massachusetts. #BreakfastForHope #EveryConversationCounts

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Thank you to the Parole Board for providing our staff with an overview of parole hearings and the resources offered by the Victim Services Unit.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

DA Hayden attended the animal cruelty legislation briefing hosted by the MSPCA to speak on how these bills, if passed, can further protect animals and create alternate pathways to accountability depending on the underlying cause of abuse.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Please join us in congratulating four of our Assistant District Attorneys who were among a group of new lawyers sworn into the Massachusetts Bar today during a momentous admission ceremony at the John Adams Courthouse.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

DA Hayden was honored to be alongside Martin Luther King III, local leaders, and community members to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic 1965 Freedom Rally.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

SCDAO staff and family members joined survivors and advocates at BARCC’s 19th Annual Walk for Change to raise critical funding for programs and resources during #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. BARCC is an essential partner in our work to support survivors and to put an end to sexual violence.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! Today, we celebrated our administrative and support staff who all play a vital role at SCDAO. Pictured are some (but certainly not all) of our admin team. Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication to the communities we serve.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Happy Patriots Day and Marathon Monday! Best of luck to all the runners participating in the 129th Boston Marathon. A special shout out to our SCDAO colleagues who are running! 💙💛 Thank you to all the first responders and volunteers for keeping everyone safe today. #BostonMarathon #Boston129

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

DA Hayden and SCDAO staff were honored to join friends and colleagues at the MBLA’s Annual Gala to celebrate 52 years of MBLA’s contributions and dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal field. Congratulations to this year’s honorees and scholarship recipients!

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

SCDAO attended the dedication ceremony for the redesigned family waiting room at MGH. Renovations were inspired by Quiet Rooms, a doc about the impacts of gun violence and the journeys of grief and healing. This space will help provide families with the care and compassion where they need it most.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

One Boston Day recognizes the spirit of #BostonStrong and the resiliency demonstrated by the people of Boston and surrounding communities in response to the senseless attack 12 years ago. We will continue to remember and honor the victims, survivors, and all those impacted on April 15, 2013.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

SCDAO joins the Office for Victims of Crime in raising awareness for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme of KINSHIP is a call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Congratulations to Assistant District Attorney Amanda Corin on receiving this year’s MDAA’s Spotlight Award! ADA Corin is the supervisor of one of the busiest courts in Suffolk County - where she serves as a dedicated mentor to her colleagues and a fierce advocate for justice.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This past weekend, our ADAs braved the cold for an important cause and participated in the 2025 LETR UMASS Boston Polar Plunge, raising over $1,550 for Special Olympics MA. Those funds will support Special Olympics athletes throughout the state to train and compete in the sports they love.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

SCDAO is proud to wear blue to show our support on World Autism Awareness Day to spread acceptance and advocate for a world that embraces neurodiversity. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessMonth #DifferentNotLess

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

During #NationalReadingMonth and #WomensHistoryMonth, SCDAO staff joined the Murphy School for Reading Across the Murphy and hosted an empowering panel discussion for the sixth-eighth grade students on career choices, the journey of becoming a lawyer and the role a prosecutor has in our communities.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Funding for victim services is historically low. Programs in Massachusetts continue to have funding reduced. Let’s work together to address this issue and ensure sustainable funding for victims and survivors in Massachusetts. #SupportSurvivors #FundVictimServices #SustainSurvivorServices

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Thank you to the Boston Teachers Union for hosting today’s Fraud Fighters workshop and allowing us to educate our educators on current scams and how to stay alert and protected! #FraudFighters #StopItsAScam #SuffolkCountyFraudFighters

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Parents and caregivers- Join us Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. for a free virtual #StopBlockTalk workshop sponsored by MA-HPERD. ¡Cuidadores! Miércoles 26 de marzo a las 17:30 hs. Este taller es GRATUITO y está diseñado solo para adultos. Habrá interpretación directa en español.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

DA Hayden joined community leaders and Revere residents at Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr.’s State of the City Address to discuss updates and upcoming projects to benefit residents, neighbors, and businesses.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Thank you to BPS Office of Health and Wellness for their partnership and collaboration on #StopBlockTalk and other youth safety topics. BPS staff joined our office and the SuffolkCAC for a meeting and celebration of commitment to bringing lessons in online safety to students, staff, and caregivers.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Second Assistant Byron Knight recently attended the 57th Annual Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Convention as a panelist to share his experiences as a prosecutor in Massachusetts. #NEBLSA

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

DA Hayden joined community members to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Social Justice Awards in honor of Congressman John Lewis. Congratulations to Barbara Couzens of the Dimock Center and Thaddeus Miles of Mass Housing. Thank you both for your advocacy and leadership within our communities.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

March is #WomensHistoryMonth and this year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” SCDAO is proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in history, the present and be an inspiration to future generations.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

DA Hayden was honored to celebrate Dominican heritage and this year’s awardees for their many contributions to our communities at the 2nd Annual Dominican Independence Day Breakfast.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

DA Hayden recently attended the New England Law’s Public Interest Law Association’s (PILA) annual auction to meet with students to discuss and raise awareness about public interest work and opportunities.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Assistant District Attorneys Eden Tobin and John Mooney, both veterans, pictured with a Boston Veterans Treatment Court (BVTC) participant at his graduation from the program. Judge Richard Sinnott, a veteran himself, presided over the ceremony.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Love is in the air, but so are scams! With romance scams on the rise - Fraud Fighters would like to provide you with tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Report any suspicious profiles or messages to the dating or social media site and notify your local police department and the FTC.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Thank you Dr. Rufus Faulk for providing SCDAO staff with your thoughts and a historical retelling of Boston’s Black experience. We engaged in meaningful conversations on the significance and impact of historical Black individuals and events, public safety and recognizing compound trauma.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Kara Hayes, Chief of our Victim Witness Assistance Program and Director of Restorative Justice Practices co-facilitated a two-day training on RJ practices and ways to implement them with the Connecticut Department of Correction’s leadership team. #RestorativeJustice #RestorativeJusticePractices

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Happy Black History Month. SCDAO is proud to celebrate the legacy and contributions of Black Americans, past, present and future, as we continue to work toward justice and equity.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

DA Hayden was honored to attend the Black Lion Strategies New Year’s Reception and anniversary to celebrate the 2024 Good Troublemaker of the Year awardees and their community-driven efforts. 📷 Photos: Keiko Hiromi/Black Lion Strategies

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

DA Hayden and staff, including our new chief of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Unit Karen Rolley, joined our partners at the Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Breakfast. Attendees heard from survivors and discussed how to better support those impacted by trafficking and sexual exploitation.

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Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office @scdaonews.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Following a tour of the Gun Violence Memorial Project, SCDAO staff attended a meaningful panel discussion on topics such as community healing and gun violence prevention.

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