The Tucson City Domestic Violence Court is a high-volume criminal misdemeanor court. The Court specifically provides services and safety for Deaf victims of domestic violence through their partnership with Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf. Check out brief videos on the court, survivor engagement, and their use of risk … Continued
Webinar on the hidden crime of stalking and use of the Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile (SHARP).
In this webinar, Rebecca Thomforde Hauser, Director of Community Accountability and Engagement at the Center for Court Innovation, discusses the DV RISC resource center, and the importance of Risk Needs Responsivity (RNR) and the role of risk assessments in DV homicide prevention efforts.
Webinar on Maine’s strategic planning process for selecting and implementing the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA).
Ohio research showed that over 8 in 10 survivors accessing domestic violence services had experienced head trauma that could cause brain injuries, but these injuries were hardly ever identified or treated. We are just beginning to understand the way that these assaults can impact the brain, cause brain injuries, and affect every aspect of a … Continued
Margaret MacPherson discusses the gendered nature of violence and abuse for older couples and the intersection with systemic ageism. Tracey Marshall presents on the evolution, strengths and weaknesses of violence risk assessment tools, including the B-SAFER risk assessment tool which is relevant for older couples. Taken together, their ideas point to the value of coordinating … Continued
This webinar details a recent study examining whether domestic violence firearm restriction laws were associated with reductions in intimate partner homicide and firearm intimate partner homicide in Black and White populations, separately.
This webinar provides an in-depth look at the innovative programs and protocols in Prince George’s County, Maryland related to domestic violence (DV) cases. Presenters will describe the DV high-risk/high-lethality screening protocol and diversion program, both of which were developed during the COVID-19 courthouse closures to combat the rising number of DV-related homicides and incidents. This … Continued
Most stakeholders agree domestic abuse is a problem. Many agree the need to assess for abuse risk is important. Some value the usefulness of objective risk assessment measures. But what if all stakeholders worked to merge objective risk assessments and victim risk perceptions to solidify safety? During this process, additional research is needed to understand … Continued
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence with mental health disabilities still face significant barriers in seeking and receiving healing services, including more significant or unfamiliar responses to trauma and lingering stigma around their disabilities. Service providers must continue the work in ensuring survivors’ services are safe, welcoming, and accessible and that their experiences are centered. … Continued