LA County Sees Sharpest Decline in Overdose Deaths as District Attorney Hochman Intensifies Fentanyl Fight
 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman credited the combined efforts of law enforcement, public health leaders, educators, and community advocates, along with his office’s sustained campaign to expose the dangers of fentanyl, for driving a historic 22% decline in overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County.
District Attorney Hochman said the results prove that prevention and education save lives, and he pledged to intensify efforts to make the public aware of fentanyl’s deadly reach — particularly with Halloween approaching — while continuing to prosecute those who profit from, peddle, or provide the drug.
“This isn’t someone else’s problem. The problem is all of ours,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Seven out of every 10 illicit pills are laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Those odds put every person, every student, and every family at risk. One pill can kill. Fentanyl doesn’t give second chances. It is an indiscriminate assassin killing on average of eight people in our community every single day.”
Read the news release here.
Read the release in Spanish here.
Watch the full news conference here.
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  Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month
 Intimate partner violence affects more than 12 million people every year, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, District Attorney Hochman and our Family Violence Division hosted fundraisers and collected donations across the county to support survivors.
 Celebrating 20 Years of Soul in Los Angeles County
 The Taste of Soul Family Festival on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles is the largest free one-day street festival and block party in California. Since its inception in 2005, the festival has become a cornerstone of culture and community in Los Angeles, featuring food, live music, small businesses, celebrity appearances, and vital community resources. District Attorney Hochman joined founder Danny J. Bakewell Sr. and hundreds of thousands of attendees to mark the 20th anniversary of the event.
Watch it on Instagram here.
 From the Courtroom to the Classroom: District Attorney Hochman Connects With Students
 For more than 30 years, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has empowered nearly 50,000 fifth grade students across the county through Project LEAD — an educational initiative that teaches children about the criminal justice system, the value of education, and how to make positive life choices.
LADA prosecutors, investigators, and staff work directly with students, providing them with the tools and motivation to successfully navigate the challenges ahead.
Recently, District Attorney Hochman visited Jackie Robinson Academy in Long Beach to connect with students, join in classroom activities, and share insights about the legal system in a fun and engaging way.
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