Shawnee County Kansas Commission Work Session 2024/10/21

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on October 21, 2024, primarily featuring a presentation by Becca Spielman from the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment on the annual findings of the Mayor's Task Force Against Domestic Violence. The presentation detailed statistics on domestic violence calls, lethality assessments, referrals to the district attorney, and advocacy services provided to victims in Shawnee County. Key issues highlighted included the need for affordable housing and improved public transportation to better support survivors. Commissioners engaged in discussions about arrest protocols, intervention programs, and the intersection of domestic violence with homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this session. The meeting also included public comments and brief administrative updates unrelated to procurement.