Shayla Favor

Criminal Justice / Public Safety I am running for Franklin County Prosecutor because I want to support our community in becoming a model county that addresses public safety while also working to reform an unjust, inequitable system. I’m running for Franklin County Prosecutor because I believe the office can lead with transparency, prioritize accountability, and honor the dignity of all Franklin County residents. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I Will Work In Partnership With Every City’s Administration Across The County, Along With County Agencies, Community Organizations And Advocates To Provide Innovative Solutions To Reduce The Occurrence Of Violent Crime In Franklin County. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As The Next Franklin County Prosecutor, I Will Implement Evidence-Based Programs That Seek To Hold Violent Offenders Of The Law Accountable, Minimize Court Involvement And Unnecessary Incarceration For Low Level Offense, Reduce Reoffending, Keep People Free Of Criminal Records And Able To Work, And Direct Those In Need Of Treatment To Available Resources. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As The Next Franklin County Prosecutor, I Intend To Hold Violent Offenders Accountable. I Will Also Work To Improve Public Safety By Evaluating The Social Drivers Of Violence (I.E., Poverty, Covid19). In Collaboration With Other Agencies And Community Organizations, I Will Work To (1) Create Violence Reduction Initiatives Paired With Social Services And Peer-To-Peer Counseling, And (2) Increasing The Number Of Diversion Programs Ensuring That People Can Get Access To Mental Health Treatment And Substance Abuse Services. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As The Next Franklin County Prosecutor, I Am Committed To Creating Safer Communities Through The Implementation Of Innovative Policies That Seek To Prevent, Address And Reduce The Occurrence Of Violent Crime In Franklin County. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As The Next Franklin County Prosecution, I Will Focus On Prevention As A Key Plank In Confronting And Disrupting Youth Violence. Youth Violence Is A Public Health Challenge That Affects Thousands Of Young People In All Communities Each Day.