Voters should choose a candidate who best reflects community values, which include punishing "hard-core criminals" such as pedophiles and domestic abusers, while focusing on reparative alternatives for crimes such as vandalism and the causes of crime in instances of drugs and mental illness, Donovan said. Backus' plans for the office include increasing and continuing training for lawyers and staff, including education about technology crimes and online solicitation of children; improving treatment options for people accused of driving under the influence; focusing on prosecutions for domestic assault; and addressing causes of crime such as drugs and mental illness.