Prosecutors Dorothy Capers and Neera Walsh moved into a small office located in the heart of the 20th District and began work with residents in the Uptown, Andersonville, and Ravens-wood communities. The prosecutors seek out neighborhood troublemakers and identify sources of potential crime and disorder problems in the community. They then concentrate on finding workable solutions before the problems become part of the criminal justice system.
Residents often stop by the office to say hello and to volunteer to help.
The program has been so successful that two additional prosecutors have been assigned to help out their colleagues, and there are plans to expand to other sections of the City. We are going to expand in the North and also South and West sides. We're just trying to figure out where to go next. The Community Prosecution office is located at 5333 North Western. All rights reserved.