Community Outreach

The criminal justice system works best when it has earned the confidence of the community it serves, and when the community can offer its own insight into services needed, and effective and responsible means of handling crime and justice in the community.  To this end, Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti engages regularly with the community she serves. She attends public meetings, participates in community events, and is deeply committed to including the community in her decisions.

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney under Parisa Dehghani-Tafti created a Community Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB serves as a community liaison, provides input on reforms ideas, analyzes policy for equity impact, and keeps the community informed of the office’s goals and objectives. The CAB consists of 10-15 residents of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, and it meets regularly with the Commonwealth Attorney.

 

Community Advisory Board Members, August 2024

  • Ankita Patnaik
  • Carol L. Burnett
  • Clark Neily
  • Corey Barton
  • DeLishia A. Davis
  • Donna C. Owens
  • Ellen R. Shultz
  • Eric Lotke
  • Inumidun Obikoya
  • Gregory John
  • Peter Rousselot
  • Rishi Nangia
  • Suzanne M. Dunn
  • Wanda Younger

 

If you have further questions regarding the Community Advisory Board, please email cwa_info@arlingtonva.us

 

Locations & Contacts

Circuit Court
General District Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judicial Center Security – Prohibited Items
Drug Court
Office of the Magistrate
Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney
Walter T. McCarthy Law Library
Office of the Sheriff
Self Help (Virginia State Site)

Interjurisdictional Agreements

Back to top