Hosted by State’s Attorney Tony Covington, “Tony Talks Charles County Crime” provides information on an array of topics pertaining to the work of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Civilian Review Board
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington explains the purpose and functionality of a Civilian Review Board to review citizen claims of excessive force by police in Charles County and nationwide.
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Child Abuse
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington sits with Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter to discuss child sexual and physical abuse. Included in the discussion:
00:01:06 What is Child Abuse?
00:03:07 Corporal Punishment
00:06:43 Child Sexual Abuse
00:08:37 “Stranger-Danger” and Danger from People Children Know
00:10:12 What is “Grooming”?
00:11:20 Grooming Children and Adults
00:13:11 Why Kids Don’t Report Sexual Abuse
00:14:50 Indicators of Abuse
00:16:33 Communicating with Kids About Abuse (What to Say)
00:19:46 Frequency of Sexual Assault Victims Reporting Immediately and Why
00:22:28 How to Report Abuse
00:24:39 Abuse in Schools and What We Can Do for Prevention
00:30:22 Summary of Episode
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Drunk Driving, Part 2
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, part 2 of a two-episode discussion, State’s Attorney Tony Covington offers solutions to the drunk driving problem discussed in part one. He is joined by Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter, both of the State’s Attorney’s Office, in a question/answer style format.
00:03:05 Responsibility of Drivers
00:05:58 Technology Assessing Sobriety
00:08:37 Expansion of Portable Breathalyzer Tests
00:11:44 Fixing Society’s Attitude About Drunk Driving
00:15:10 Law Enforcement & Catching Drunk Drivers
00:20:15 Behavior-Changing Sentencing
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Drunk Driving, Part 1
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington discusses the deadly choice that kills over 10,000 people in America per year: drunk driving.
In part one of a two-episode discussion, State’s Attorney Covington breaks down the problem of drunk driving and its causes, while also sharing a gripping true-life narrative of how drunk driving affected one family forever.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington talks with DV/CSA Advocate Jill Short about her own experience with domestic violence, ways to help people in abusive situations, combating domestic violence, and more.
For more information on domestic violence, please contact the CCSAO or see the Victim/Witness section of our website for helpful links: http://ccsao.us/victim-family-resources/victim-witness-unit/
To Contact Jill Short:
EMAIL: alwaysavoice@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.alwaysavoice.com
FACEBOOK: Always a Voice- Support Group for Survivors of Abuse
Center for Abused Persons 24-hour hotline: 301-645-3336
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The Work of the State’s Attorney’s Office
On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington breaks down the mission and work of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Included in this episode:
The Mission of the State’s Attorney’s Office
The Role of the Prosecutor
Office Organization
Victim Witness Assistance Unit
Filing Charges
Dropping Charges
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