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Agency Self-Assessment Tool for Law Enforcement Victim Support
32 Pages
Publication
Documenting and Advancing Promising Practices in Law Enforcement Victim Support: Agency Self-Assessment Tool for Law Enforcement Victim Support
Publication Date: Feb 2023
This publication discusses the Agency Self-Assessment Tool for Law Enforcement Victim Support which is designed to help law enforcement agencies review practices related to victim-focused, trauma-informed practices. Victim-focused, trauma-informed approaches to dealing with crime can assist survivor recovery and involvement with the criminal justice system. These techniques enhance victim safety and also help law enforcement solve and prevent crime.
Topic(s):
Collaboration and Partnerships Documentation and Report Writing Investigations Policy/Protocol Development TraumaVAWA Crime(s):
Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking Trafficking in Tribal Nations/CommunitiesRole(s):
Investigator/Detective Patrol Officer/DeputyJurisdiction(s):
Alaska College and University Campuses Rural Suburban Territories Tribal Nations/Tribes UrbanRelated Resources
Proactive Police Response to Domestic-Related Repeat Calls for Service
Publication Date: 2023
Domestic violence is a pervasive concern for the community and police. Research shows that when police can intervene during early stages of emotional, verbal, or physical abuse, this is critical to preventing violence.
National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative (NDVFRI)
1 hour
Publication Date: 2016
NDVFRI provides technical assistance in reviewing domestic violence related deaths to prevent them in the future, preserve battered women's safety, and hold accountable perpetrators and agencies/organizations that come into contact with the parties.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Publication Date: Apr 2023
The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” This campaign calls on individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems to build equity and respect.
