Domestic violence survivors have become increasingly engaged with Topeka’s criminal justice system since the city attorney’s office last January started a new program focusing on domestic violence, says a professional who works in that field. … Kelly Trussell, chief prosecutor for the city attorney’s office, said the program implements a more specialized and personalized approach to handling cases of misdemeanor domestic battery. The program’s presence reflects that Topeka’s city government is “absolutely invested” in giving whatever help it can to alleged victims of that crime and their families, she said.
Source: CJonline
