Initiatives

Community Relations Division

The Community Relations Division seeks out creative, holistic solutions to criminal justice issues.

NCDA Community Partnership & Crime Prevention Fund

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office (NCDA) welcomes proposals from non-profit organizations and law enforcement agencies that will enhance law enforcement efforts, reduce crime, and improve quality of life for Nassau County residents.

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

SHIELD Award

​The SHIELD award, created by DA Madeline Singas, is presented to a high school junior who, selected by their school, showed an outstanding strength of character, commitment to self-growth and the spirit and initiative to bring about positive change in their community.

Advisory Councils

School-based Programs and Youth Programming

Alternative Prosecution and Resources (PHOENIX)

The Nassau County District Attorney’s (NCDA) Office of Alternative Prosecution and Resources (PHOENIX) partners with service and treatment providers to address the needs of both crime victims and defendants whose cases are well-suited to alternative prosecution programs.

Pre-Arraignment Diversion Program

Pre-Arraignment Diversion (PAD) is a pilot program by NCDA, and with partnership from the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County to offer pre-arraignment diversion to qualified individuals charged with certain minor, non-violent crimes.