Reducing Risk and Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide
Domestic Violence Resource for Increasing Safety and Connection (DV RISC) is a national resource center led by the Center for Justice Innovation, Esperanza United, and Ujima Inc., that provides training and technical assistance on intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments and models.
How We Can Help
DV RISC features an assessment chart, online resource library, and e-learning platform for multidisciplinary teams interested in learning more about intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessment strategies. DV RISC also provides several services including:
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Technical Assistance
On-site and virtual technical assistance on the fundamentals of IPV risk and risk assessments, as well as strategic planning for jurisdictions seeking to implement an IPV risk assessment, or enhance the implementation of an existing risk assessment.
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Subject Matter Experts and TTA Providers
Access to national subject matter experts (SMEs) and training and technical assistance (TTA) providers that specialize in IPV risk assessment strategies and risk assessment implementation.
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Community Engagement
Facilitate relationship building with culturally specific training and technical assistance (TTA) providers and community based organizations. This ensures cultural responsiveness and inclusion of historically marginalized populations in the planning and implementation of IPV risk assessment strategies. In addition, access to resources to ensure that IPV risk assessment strategies are survivor informed and reflect the strengths and needs of the community.
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Peer-to-Peer Learning
Connection with communities and peers from around the country that have implemented effective IPV risk assessment strategies.
On-site and virtual technical assistance on the fundamentals of IPV risk and risk assessments, as well as strategic planning for jurisdictions seeking to implement an IPV risk assessment, or enhance the implementation of an existing risk assessment.
Get SupportAccess to national subject matter experts (SMEs) and training and technical assistance (TTA) providers that specialize in IPV risk assessment strategies and risk assessment implementation.
Get SupportFacilitate relationship building with culturally specific training and technical assistance (TTA) providers and community based organizations. This ensures cultural responsiveness and inclusion of historically marginalized populations in the planning and implementation of IPV risk assessment strategies. In addition, access to resources to ensure that IPV risk assessment strategies are survivor informed and reflect the strengths and needs of the community.
Get SupportConnection with communities and peers from around the country that have implemented effective IPV risk assessment strategies.
Get SupportIPV Risk Assessments for Identifying and Reducing Risk

Connect With Us
Request assistance through our Technical Assistance Portal.
*PLEASE NOTE:* Requests for in-person TTA should be made at least three months before the desired delivery date.
We can assist you with identifying, implementing, or enhancing IPV risk assessment strategies by providing customized technical assistance and training on IPV risk assessments, connecting with subject matter experts and culturally specific organizations, supporting peer-to-peer learning, and much more!
Featured Content
Podcast series on assessing risk in different settings!