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 (TTA) on intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments and models.
How We Can Help
DV RISC features an assessment chart which highlights the most commonly used IPV risk assessments and models, an online Clearinghouse, and an e-learning platform for multidisciplinary teams interested in learning more about IPV risk assessments or models. DV RISC also provides several services including:
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Technical Assistance
Get SupportOn-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 their current implementation of an IPV risk assessment.
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Subject Matter Experts and TTA Providers
Get SupportAccess to national subject matter experts (SMEs) and TTA providers that specialize in IPV risk assessments and models.
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Community Engagement
Get SupportFacilitate relationship building with culturally specific TTA providers and community based organizations, ensuring that cultural responsiveness and historically marginalized populations are included in the implementation process. And access to resources that ensure the implementation process is survivor informed and reflect the strengths and needs of the community.
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Peer-to-Peer Learning
Get SupportConnection with communities and peers from around the country that have effectively implemented IPV risk assessments or models.
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 their current implementation of an IPV risk assessment.
Get SupportAccess to national subject matter experts (SMEs) and TTA providers that specialize in IPV risk assessments and models.
Get SupportFacilitate relationship building with culturally specific TTA providers and community based organizations, ensuring that cultural responsiveness and historically marginalized populations are included in the implementation process. And access to resources that ensure the implementation process is survivor informed and reflect the strengths and needs of the community.
Get SupportConnection with communities and peers from around the country that have effectively implemented IPV risk assessments or models.
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 assessments/models by providing customized technical assistance and training, 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!