81. Strategy: Law Enforcement Coordinating A Community Response To Domestic Violence Improve the law enforcement response to domestic violence calls by encouraging probablecause arrests, thoroughly documenting every domestic violence-related http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=2088-11190

82. Helping Children Exposed To Domestic Violence: Law Enforcement And Community Par Helping Children Exposed to domestic violence Law enforcement and Community Partnerships, Final Report. Police can play a pivotal http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=2088-13166

83. The Future Of Children - Sub-Sections Historically, law enforcement responses to domestic violence have been poor, with many departments actually training officers to avoid making domestic violence http://www.futureofchildren.org/information2827/information_show.htm?doc_id=7051

84. ICADV Legal Information Against domestic violence to find out some of the Police Departments in Illinois that have written domestic violence Law enforcement Policies/Protocols http://www.ilcadv.org/legal/law_policies.htm

Voice: 217-789-2830 TTY: 217-241-0376 ilcadv@ilcadv.org National Domestic Violence Hotline/Linea Nacional Sobre La Violencia Domestica: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY For The Deaf/TTY para los Sordos: 1-800-787-3224 Safety Alert for Battered Women: Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear information viewed on the Internet from your computer. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call your local hotline , and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you are at a safer computer, please click here for more information on using computers more safely. Law Enforcement Policies/Protocols Law Enforcement officers have a very important role in responding to Domestic Violence. Because Officers are often the first to respond to the Victim's call for help, their actions and attitudes have a tremendous effect on the future behavior of both the Victim and the Abuser. Frequently Asked Questions regarding Law Enforcement Policies/Protocols: What Caused Many Police Departments to Consider Writing Domestic Violence Policies/Protocols? Why Should Police Departments Have a Written Policy/Protocol Which Addresses Domestic Violence? Does the Law Mandate Written Domestic Violence Policies/Protocols? View Sample of Law Enforcement Policies/Protocols ... Go to Frequently Asked Questions sub page What Caused Many Police Departments to Consider Writing Domestic Violence Policies/Protocols? In 1982, a classic case of Domestic Violence occurred in Torrington, CN that left the Victim permanently disabled. Tracy Thurman had become a recurrent Victim of her former husband. She sought help from her local police department and was given less than the legal support any crime Victim should have received. In a final incident of aggravated battery, the police proved ineffectual. Thurman successfully sued the Police Department. Many Police departments nationwide have seriously reviewed their own policies since that time.

85. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: RESEARCH IN REVIEW - Page 1 The data presented in this report provide a broad overview of domestic violence law enforcement at the aggregated, county level. http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/crimnet/ojsa/domviol_rinr/

Office of Justice Systems Analysis DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: RESEARCH IN REVIEW Comparison of Domestic Violence Reporting and Arrest Rates in New York State: Analysis of the 1997 and 2000 Domestic Incident Statistical Databases by Adriana Fernandez-Lanier, PhD, Deborah J. Chard-Wierschem, PhD, and Donna Hall, PhD Highlights Overview The Nature of Domestic Violence in Upstate New York And Long Island County-level Analysis: Reporting, Charging, and Mandatory Arrest Practices ... Endnotes [Use the PDF version to download and print a copy for your reference.] Highlights In 1996, New York State established the foundation for an incident-based domestic violence data system by developing a standardized Domestic Incident Reporting (DIR) form to be completed by law enforcement when responding to domestic calls. This bulletin presents the first statewide and county-level analysis of data from that system, covering the years 1997 and 2000. Analysis of the DIR data indicates that most police departments across the State have contributed to the improved documentation of domestic violence incidents by utilizing DIR forms. Rates of domestic violence across the State hover around 85 criminal incidents per 10,000 residents, but vary across counties. By contrast, the rate of violent crime is about 59 incidents per 10,000 population and property crime is about 272 incidents per 10,000 population.

86. Evaluating Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Programs law enforcement could include police, district attorney s office, sheriff, or other law enforcement agencies. Participation on the domestic violence task force http://www.ahrq.gov/research/domesticviol/

Evaluating Domestic Violence Programs To improve the health care response to victims of domestic violence, hospitals and health care systems are designing and implementing training, screening, and intervention programs. Formal evaluations of the programs are essential. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed a consensus-driven quality assessment tool for evaluation of hospital-based domestic violence programs. Dr. Jeffery H. Coben, while AHRQ's Domestic Violence Senior Scholar-in-Residence, based the instrument on the views of national experts who took part in an AHRQ-funded Delphi process. The Family Violence Prevention Fund cosponsored Dr. Coben's position. The experts achieved consensus on 37 performance measures, which have been expanded into a working instrument. The measures are in the form of questions, each with a list of possible responses. Select to Download Evaluation Tool Contents Background Tool Development and Testing Suggested Uses Guidelines for Completing Instrument ... Download Evaluation Tool Background Domestic violence has been recognized as a major public health problem in the United States. Recent studies have demonstrated that 2-4 percent of all women seen in hospital emergency departments have acute trauma associated with domestic violence and another 10-12 percent of women have a recent history of domestic violence.

87. Transforming Communities: Description Domestic Violence: The Law Enforcement Res domestic violence The Law enforcement Response. For ordering information go to www.duluthmodel.org Click on National Training http://www.transformcommunities.org/tctatsite/tools/dv_tler.html

Search for: Advanced Search Domestic Violence: The Law Enforcement Response For ordering information go to www.duluth-model.org Click on "National Training Project," then click on "Catalog." This curriculum is designed to teach law enforcement officers new techniques and approaches to effectively respond to domestic violence cases. The curriculum package includes an instructor manual, student guide, CD with PowerPoint presentation, and provides law enforcement agencies with a comprehensive training format with the option of conducting a one or two-day training. Four videos accompany the curriculum which include information on the changing role of law enforcement, the dynamics of an abusive relationship, eight 5 to 8-minute vignettes depicting officers responding to domestic assault calls, report writing and preparation for training. Recommended for Updated in 2001. Developed jointly by the Law Enforcement Resource Center of Minneapolis and the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project of Duluth Minnesota.

88. National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives - Areas Of Interest An 1999, NOBLE in partnership with Vicki Coffey Associates initiated a study entitled Enhancing the Law enforcement Response to domestic violence in African http://www.noblenational.org/areas_fam_dom_violence.htm

The training program received nationwide accolades and as a result, was awarded additional funding by the Justice Department to develop marketing materials in order to ensure that the program/curriculum remains self-sustaining. Renowned artist, Gail Fulton-Ross, illustrated a poster for NOBLE, which is currently used as a "domestic violence" marketing tool. As consistent with national statistics, the focus group data indicated that the proliferation of domestic violence calls continues to be ranked as the major contributor to officers' workloads and the number one call for police service. The data also suggests that there is a need for law enforcement agencies to develop partnerships with domestic violence advocacy groups and to conduct more internal training programs. In an effort to address these issues, NOBLE is in the process of collaborating with various agencies to sponsor a nationwide town meeting between law enforcement and the domestic violence advocacy community.

89. West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence or protective service available for abused persons; mandated the development of policies and procedures for law enforcement response to domestic violence calls http://www.wvcadv.org/dv_wv_law.htm

SPECIFIC ISSUES Later Life Faith Communities Batterer Intervention/ Prevention Programs People with Disabilities ... Family Violence/ Option/ Welfare To access the actual state code sections which relate to domestic violence, click on the web address below. On the left-hand side of the page, click on "WV Code" and then "State Code." You will be given the opportunity to search the law in several formats; for law related to domestic violence, search for Chapters 48 and 61. The law site address is http://www.legis.state.wv.us./ Legislative Highlights of Recent Years The Domestic Violence Act created the Family Protection Services Board to develop standards for annual licensure and funding of domestic violence programs. This Act provided an additional fee for filing a divorce action and generated an increase in funding for licensed domestic violence programs. Revisions to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1979 broadened the definition of domestic violence; allowed advocates to be present at domestic violence hearings; lengthened the period of protective orders from 30 to up to 60 days; required magistrates to inform persons seeking a domestic violence protection order of the nearest residential or protective service available for abused persons; mandated the development of policies and procedures for law enforcement response to domestic violence calls. Revisions to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act permitted service of protection orders on Sundays and legal holidays; required responding police officers to transport or facilitate transportation of victims to a safe place; enabled protective orders to be enforced across county lines; and established conditions of bond in domestic violence cases.

90. SafeState - Domestic Violence: A Community Checklist community locations. Provide clear guidance on responding to domestic violence. Ensure law enforcement is wellinformed. Reach out http://safestate.org/index.cfm?navid=225

91. SafeState - Domestic Violence California law enforcement received 196,569 domestic violence calls in 2002 119,850 calls involved weapons, which includes firearms and knives. http://safestate.org/index.cfm?navID=9

92. StopVAW -- Law Enforcement, Prosecutions And The Judiciary last updated September 10, 2003. Early in the global movement to end domestic violence, advocates recognized the law and legal enforcement mechanisms as http://www.stopvaw.org/Law_Enforcement__Prosecutions_and_the_Judiciary.html

Stop Violence Against Women Feedback Russian Site About the Site Site Map ... Law Enforcement, Prosecutions and the Judiciary Print View Law Enforcement, Prosecutions and the Judiciary last updated September 10, 2003 Early in the global movement to end domestic violence, advocates recognized the law and legal enforcement mechanisms as critical components of the effort to keep women safe and hold offenders accountable for violent behavior. In the past three decades, law reform and the changing of the attitudes of legal professionals has been a major focus of domestic violence advocacy. From The most effective way to implement such legal reforms is within the context of a coordinated community response . That is, legal professionals should communicate and cooperate with each other and other members of the community including medical professionals, housing agencies, social service agencies and domestic violence advocates. This has proven to be the most effective way to promote victim safety and offender accountability. Virtually all countries in the CEE/CIS criminalize assault. However, consistent with other regions in the world, few legal systems expressly recognize domestic violence as criminal conduct. Criminal and administrative laws that generally prohibit intentional injury may result in negative consequences for victims of domestic violence. For example, women frequently seek to withdraw their complaints or ask for leniency when they learn that their abuser may be punished by a monetary fine or imprisoned and unable to support the family. The Special Rapporteur has recognized that "[t]here is an emerging consensus that States in fighting domestic violence should enact special legislation" on domestic violence, ideally, such legislation should "combine[] both criminal and civil remedies," such as

93. Domestic Violence Victims' Bill Of Rights and domestic violence Intervention Act of 1994 allows victims of domestic violence to receive assistance from their local law enforcement agencies and courts http://www.oag.state.ny.us/family/domestic_violence.html

Home Press Releases Tour the AG's Office Contact the AG's Office ... Index Updated 1-24-03 Get to a Safe Place Request that the investigating officer or assistant district attorney assist in providing safety to you and your family. The officer can help you make arrangements to go to a domestic violence program, a family member's or a friend's home, or a similar place of safety. Request that the officer assist you in retrieving any necessary personal belongings from your home, such as clothing or medications. Request that the officer assist in obtaining any necessary medical treatment for you and your children. Request a copy of any incident reports at no cost from the law enforcement agency. The Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act of 1994 allows victims of domestic violence to receive assistance from their local law enforcement agencies and courts to ensure their safety. Seek Protection for You and Your Children If you are married to, divorced from, related to, or have a child with the person who committed the violent act against you, you may proceed in either Family Court or Criminal Court. If you are neither married nor related to and have no children with the person who hurt you, you will need to proceed to Criminal Court. The main difference between the two courts is that in Criminal Court, the District Attorney prosecutes the offender, while in Family Court, you and your lawyer file petitions against the abuser. You may: File a petition in Family Court Request an order of protection

94. AG's Office, Law Enforcement Present Domestic Violence Conferences 918.581.2885. News Release. WA Drew Edmondson, Attorney General. AG s Office, Law enforcement Present domestic violence Conferences. 05/01 http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/0/183FAD855E5AAF2386256E9E00735A4B?OpenDoc

95. DV Laws 1994. domestic violence Act of 1994 Law enforcement officers must give written notice of available services to victims of domestic violence. http://www.mnadv.org/dv laws.htm

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Maryland Domestic Violence Legislation Battered Spouse Program - Establishes state funding of battered spouse shelters in major population areas throughout the state. Protection from Domestic Violence - The first Maryland Civil Order of Protection. The law defines abuse and household members. It establishes the ex parte order and a 15-day protective order, which could include an order to refrain from abuse, a "vacate the home" order, and an order to get counseling. Possession of the family home and temporary custody of minor children could also be granted. Battered Spouse Program - Provides authorization for funding battered spouse shelters statewide. Protection from Domestic Violence - Provides a slight expansion to the Civil Order of Protection. Domestic Violence - Temporary Ex Parte and Ex Parte Order - Provides a slight extension in the number of days allowed to serve the Civil Order of Protection and continue the coverage provided by an ex parte order. Marriage License Fee - Allows certain counties to assess a marriage license surcharge to be used to fund domestic violence programs.

96. Feminist Majority Foundation of these laws was advocated by feminists and domestic violence experts to address the inadequate response to domestic violence victims by law enforcement. http://www.feminist.org/other/dv/dvfact.html

Domestic Violence Information Center Domestic Violence Facts Within the United States, one out of every four American women will experience violence by an intimate partner sometime during her lifetime. One out of every six women will be raped during her lifetime. "A Crime Against Women" Vulnerability Factors Physical Injury Murder ... Police Training Resources Domestic violence is both a national and a worldwide crisis. According to a 2000 UNICEF study, of the female population of the world will become the victims of domestic violence. "A Crime Against Women" Although men are more likely to be victims of violent crime overall, a recent study by the U.S. Department of Justice reports that "intimate partner violence is primarily a crime against women." Of those victimized by an intimate partner, 85% are women and 15% are men.2 In other words, women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner.

97. Domestic Violence Project, Inc. / SAFE House May 1987, DVPSH also began providing inperson crisis response to survivors immediately after a domestic violence incident, through law enforcement paging of http://www.dvpsh.org/about/

Getting Help About Us Services Domestic Violence ... Store On this page: Mission Purpose Goals History Confidentiality Notice Mission The mission of the project is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County. Purpose This organization exists to fulfill a dual function within our county: Provision of direct services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, including counseling, crisis intervention, support, individual advocacy, and a wide range of material assistance. Direct services include providing safe physical space for survivors of violence and their children through maintenance of a shelter facility, SAFE House. Provision of community education, systems advocacy, prevention, social change work, and coordination of services to: develop an effective and humane individual and institutional response to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children; and to change the personal attitudes, institutional practices, and cultural beliefs which allow and condone violence in general, and domestic violence and sexual assault in particular. Goals To provide safety for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.

98. Domestic Violence Coordinating Council DVCC Model Law enforcement domestic violence Policy. Development of Policy The Model domestic violence Policy was developed by the http://www.dvcc.state.de.us/1model.html

d Who We Are Calendar Legislation ... Contact Us DVCC Model Law Enforcement Domestic Violence Policy Development of Policy: The Model Domestic Violence Policy was developed by the Law Enforcement Subcommittee of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. This Committee has representatives from police departments and the Attorney General's office. After its development, the draft policy was sent to every police agency in the state and each agency was asked to provide comments. The policy was revised in light of these comments. The final draft was presented at a Chiefs of Police Council meeting where it was unanimously approved. Model Policy: A. Purpose 1. The policy recognizes that the seriousness of a crime is not lessened because the parties are related or involved in an intimate relationship. 2. The intent of the policy is to prescribe a course of police response that will: a. enforce the law b. protect victim(s) involved c. promote officer safety

99. Rural Assistance Center :: Funding Details Home Funding. Rural domestic violence and Child Victimization enforcement Grant Program. Catalog of Federal domestic Assistance Number 16.589. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=329

100. OPDV Law Enforcement Training Finally, whenever practicable, law enforcement training should include collaboration with domestic violence service providers and other relevant persons or http://www.opdv.state.ny.us/criminal_justice/police/training.html

OPDV Law Enforcement Training The importance of training law enforcement officers to respond effectively and safely to domestic incidents cannot be overemphasized. Police are usually the first responders to the scene and are often looked upon as the leaders in providing a model response for others. That response must be consistent with the dual goals of victim safety and offender accountability. It is crucial, therefore, that all sworn officers and other departmental personnel receive extensive formalized training in domestic violence. In addition to providing comprehensive training for recruit officers, law enforcement administrators should also make certain that consistent information is furnished to veteran officers, civilian dispatchers, court staff, and other non-sworn personnel with access to the public. A comprehensive training program should aim to provide officers with a thorough understanding of the following topics: the dynamics of domestic violence, including the risks to victims and their children; the department's written domestic violence policy and procedures;

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