ROBIN SAX IS . . .
a sex-crimes D.A
Robin Sax is a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who specializes in prosecuting sex crimes against children. For over fifteen years, she has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who have committed the most heinous crimes. For the last seven years, she has been the prosecuting attorney for the Child Sexual Assault division of the Los Angeles County Sex Crimes Unit. In that capacity, Robin works with a multi-disciplinary team at UCLA's Rape Treatment Center/The Stuart House, along with law enforcement, victims’ advocates, social workers, and members of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. She conducts forensic interviews of child victims of sexual abuse, structures investigation plans to maximize the chances of successfully prosecuting their abusers, and handles all aspects of subsequent prosecutions.
a nationally renowned legal analyst and speaker
Robin is a legal analyst and commentator often called upon to provide insight into high profile media cases. She was most recently featured on Nancy Grace and Larry King Live, where she covered current news stories involving Natalee Holloway, Stacey Peterson, and Baby Grace. She also recently appeared on Fox News THE LINE UP, discussing the Bobbie Cutts and OJ Simpson cases, among others. Robin’s radio appearances include regular spots on “The Dana Pretzer Show” on scaredmonkeys.com.
Robin is also a sought-after speaker on child sexual assault, family violence, domestic abuse, stalking, Internet safety, and the criminal justice system. For over a decade she has shared her valuable insight and expertise at national conferences and with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and the California District Attorney's Association.
Through her Kid Scene Investigation programs, Robin speaks to hundreds of parents each year about how to prevent their children from becoming victims of Internet stalkers and predators. KSI’s Internet safety course teaches parents how to get tech savvy, recognize the symptoms of Internet danger, identify cyber crimes and cyber bullying, and develop a personalized Internet protocol for their family.
- an educator
Robin brings her experience into the classroom as an adjunct professor of Women and Crime at Cal State Los Angeles and a lecturer on criminal law and the justice system in UCLA's Paralegal Training Program.
She also leads interactive educational groups designed to address the concerns of first-time parents. Some of the topics include encouraging appropriate baby play, traveling with children, being a working parent, teaching children how to share, preparing children for school, imparting appropriate discipline, and maintaining balance for school-aged children.
In addition to adult education, Robin has spent over twenty years in the classroom working with children ages five to fifteen. In her program "You Be the Judge," Robin poses hypothetical ethical dilemmas for children to discuss, ponder, argue, and resolve. Robin also coaches junior and senior high school mock trial teams for the Constitutional Rights Foundation and mentors high school students who want to learn more about life as prosecutor.
an author
Robin Sax has written four books that draw upon her vast experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor, child advocate, and parenting expert:
1. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System- (Alpha, Penguin, USA, April 2009)
2. Predators and Child Molesters:- A Sex Crimes D.A. Answers 100 Of The Most Asked Questions
(Prometheus, April 2009)
3. It Happens Every Day: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes D.A.- (Prometheus, May 2009)
4. Everything I Know About Parenting I Learned in Court: A DA's Guide to Disciplining Children- (AMACOM, 2010).
She is a regular blogger on Women in Crime Ink, a blog about crime and media issues from women criminal justice professionals and authors. And in her spare time, Robin writes the weekly blog SaxFacts, which provides thousands of readers with invaluable resources for everything from scouting for a nanny to getting a trust notarized at 3 a.m.
and a community leader
In 2001 Robin created the highly successful Kids Safe DayŠ, a free program targeted at specific communities to help educate parents and children about safety, and to support local law enforcement in their investigation and prevention of family abuse. Several organizations now sponsor Kids Safe Days, which provide information about child abuse, sexual assault, abduction, and domestic violence; give members of the community an opportunity to meet law enforcement and public safety personnel; and equip families with fingerprints and photos of their children.
She is also the National Spokesperson for the National Amber Alert Stick, which has been endorsed by the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Robin has received many community commendations for her work to protect children from sexual abuse and to support victims of domestic abuse. She has been recognized by the Agape Foundation, Justice for Homicide Victims, and the American Bar Association.
Robin lives with her husband and three children in Los Angeles. - (Alpha, Penguin, USA, April 2009)
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Robin has been most recently featured on Larry King Live and Fox News Live where she has covered the current news stories including Natalee Holloway, Stacey Peterson, and Baby Grace.
Robin Sax featured in the lead story on the National Law Journal website - speaking on lie detector tests and other technologies to catch those making false statements.
Robin Sax offers her take on the courtroom in an article on the 'Gay Panic' defense in the current Edge online magazine. She is quoted extensively on the various instances of this tactic being used by defense attorneys to sway jury decisions.
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Robin Sax featured in article discussing the dangers of criminal liablity with IT firms in a new age of data sharing. Notes on reaches of security, privacy and other important aspects related to the law and involved in deciding liability.
Robin Sax gives legal thought on age of consent in California - question is raised in article on Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston. Cyrus is 15 while Gaston is reported to be 20.