Why does school attendance matter so much - not just for grades, but for a child’s future? In our latest episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with leaders from the Rapid City Area Schools and the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office to talk about truancy, the law, and how our community works to keep kids in school. We’ll explore how attendance connects to long-term success, the role our office plays in addressing chronic absenteeism, and the resources available to families before ...
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Why does school attendance matter so much - not just for grades, but for a child’s future? In our latest episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with leaders from the Rapid City Area Schools and the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office to talk about truancy, the law, and how our community works to keep kids in school. We’ll explore how attendance connects to long-term success, the role our office plays in addressing chronic absenteeism, and the resources available to families before ...
Episode 5 - A rape, a tough trial and why victim advocates are essential to the work we do
Justice In Action
37 minutes
11 months ago
Episode 5 - A rape, a tough trial and why victim advocates are essential to the work we do
Today’s episode is a little different from our usual format. In this episode, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel takes us through a challenging and emotional case involving the rape of a 14-year-old girl by a known violent offender. You will hear how this case unfolded over three years—from the initial assault to the final sentencing.We’ll walk you through the highs and lows, from building trust with the victim to losing contact, supporting her through heart-wrenching testimony, and everything in ...
Justice In Action
Why does school attendance matter so much - not just for grades, but for a child’s future? In our latest episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with leaders from the Rapid City Area Schools and the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office to talk about truancy, the law, and how our community works to keep kids in school. We’ll explore how attendance connects to long-term success, the role our office plays in addressing chronic absenteeism, and the resources available to families before ...
