Manhattan District Attorney Candidates Talk Women’s Issues

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'Question: Prosecutors of domestic violence case often do not understand the cultural intricacies that complicate cases. How should we train assistant DA’s?

Cy Vance Jr.: Repeat misdemeanors should be treated as a felony. Manhattan needs a Family Justice Center like Brooklyn and Queens do.

Leslie Cocker Snyder: Every domestic violence case is a homicide waiting to happen. Prosecutors need to be trained in evidence-based prosecution, so that the case can go forth if the victim is unwilling to testify.

Richard Aborn: Training needs to be evidence based. For prevention, women need financial support, transitional housing, and psychological help. Children need early intervention, too.'