61. Law Enforcement Officers & Domestic Violence This site provides information on key laws and resources for police officersdealing with domestic violence. http://www.peoples-law.org/domviol/if/dv_cops_mainpage.htm

Last Update Law Enforcement Officers and Domestic Violence As a law enforcement officer, you are a critical link in the survival of a victim of domestic violence. This section of the Peoples Law Library provides information on the key laws and resources. Material is drawn from the law enforcement arena and the community of domestic violence assistance providers. All law enforcement entities in Maryland also provide extensive training and guidelines on domestic violence. The Law on Domestic Violence Summary of the Maryland Law Summary of Federal Crimes of Domestic Violence Enforcement of Protective Orders Regardless of which jurisdiction issued a protective order, a police officer responding to a situation MUST ENFORCE the terms and conditions of the orders as written. Making the Referral at the Scene "Providing the victim with referral information at the scene of a domestic incident can be the most important action an officer can take to stop domestic violence." Bobby Moody, IACP Past President What Action Should Police Officers Take?

62. FBI Publications - Law Enforcement Bulletin - October 1997 Issue - Advocacy And Advocacy and Law enforcement Partners Against domestic violence Ms.Defina founded the domestic violence Training and Resource Institute, in Concord, http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/1997/oct974.htm

Advocacy and Law Enforcement: Partners Against Domestic Violence By Marie P. Defina and Leonard Wetherbee Law enforcement and social service agencies can work together to provide a and wide range of timely services to victims of domestic violence. Ms. Defina founded the Domestic Violence Training and Resource Institute, in Concord, Massachusetts, and now serves as its executive director. Chief Wetherbee commands the Concord, Massachusetts, Police Department. Domestic disturbances generate some of the most frustrating calls for police officers. Such calls often are repetitious as officers respond to the same homes over and over, take up valuable time that could be spent on other investigative matters, and frequently produce no legal action against offenders. In the late 1980s, increased public awareness that violence in the home is a criminal matter, not a private one, fueled changes in Massachusetts state law.1 Under the revised law, officers no longer are restricted to mediating a volatile situation or merely walking the perpetrator around to cool off. Now, officers may arrest a battering spouse on probable cause. With the burden of pressing charges lifted from the victim, who is often reluctant to proceed against an abusive mate, the number of arrests for domestic violence has increased statewide.2 Other legislative mandates have enhanced law enforcement's efforts to thwart domestic violence. These include: Changes in firearms regulations, which allow for "immediate suspension and surrender (when the order is served) of [the offender's] license to carry firearms and/or [firearms identification] cards as well as any firearms, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, and ammunition...if the plaintiff can demonstrate a substantial likelihood of immediate danger of abuse"3

63. FBI Publications - Law Enforcement Bulletin - July 1997 Issue - The Dynamics Of law enforcement still does not address domestic violence in the same way it The longterm affects of domestic violence on victims and children can http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/1997/july973.htm

The Dynamics of Domestic Abuse By Douglas R. Marvin By understanding the specific dynamics of domestic abuse, police officers will be better prepared to respond to this pervasive crime. Lieutenant Marvin serves with the New Providence, New Jersey, Police Department. While on their honeymoon, 23-year-old Mike becomes verbally abusive to his wife, Mary, after she suggests that he has had enough to drink. Mary is surprised by Mike's behavior and his hostile reaction to her. Soon after, however, he apologizes, and because he has always been so kind and gentle, Mary believes him when he tells her that this will never happen again. Several months later, a similar episode occurs. This time, Mary takes the blame, telling herself that these types of incidents are normal in a new marital relationship. She resolves to do things that will make Mike happy and avert confrontations. Three weeks later, Mike hits Mary during an argument. After several violent episodes during a 2-month period, Mary finally calls the police because she fears for her safety. Responding officers arrest Mike and charge him with assault under the state's domestic violence laws. Recognizing the trouble that awaits him, and in an effort to get her back on his side, Mike sends Mary flowers while he is in jail. With the flowers, he includes a long note, in which he expresses his deep sorrow for the pain he has caused her and promises that the behavior will never be repeated. Because his note is so compelling, Mary believes that he has learned his lesson and that their relationship will improve. The following day, she informs the city attorney's office that she does not wish to cooperate with the prosecution. When the prosecutor concludes that the state's case is too weak without Mary as a witness, the state drops its charges against Mike, and he is released from jail.

64. NursingWorld | OJIN: Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence And The Criminal Justi Although a pattern of underenforcement of domestic violence calls was discerned (Erez,1986; Oppenlander, 1982), it was not clear whether domestic violence http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/topic17/tpc17_3.htm

Erez, Edna, (January 31, 2002) "Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System: An Overview" Online Journal of Issues in Nursing . Vol. #7 No. #1, Manuscript 3. Available: http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/topic17/tpc17_3.htm © 2002 Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Article published January 31, 2002 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: AN OVERVIEW Edna Erez, LL.B., Ph.D. Abstract Key words: domestic violence, woman battering, policing, prosecution, adjudication, mandatory or presumed arrest policies, dual arrest, protection order, battered woman syndrome, no-drop policies Introduction Domestic violence is one of those gender related violations that has had a long past but a short history. Men have battered, abused and mistreated their wives or intimate partners for a long time. Historically, wife or partner abuse has been viewed as a "normal" part of marriage or intimate relationships; an experience that women who have entered marriage or established relationships should expect, or tolerate. Only towards the end of the twentieth century, in the 1970’s, has domestic violence been defined a crime, justifying intervention by the criminal justice system. This article, written from the perspective of domestic violence and the criminal justice system in the United States of America (U.S.A.), surveys the history of domestic violence as a criminal offense, and the justice system response to woman battering incidents. It first discusses the definition of the offense, the prevalence of the behavior and its reported frequency. It then presents the legal and social changes over time that have altered the criminal justice system’s approach to domestic violence. Next it outlines the responses of the police, and the prosecution of domestic violence. The article also discusses research findings related to domestic violence and the criminal justice system, along with current controversies related to domestic violence, its law enforcement and future trends in the movement to address domestic violence through the criminal justice system.

65. Domestic Violence Report Home Categories Victimology domestic violence Report. domestic violenceReport. Law • enforcement • Corrections • Protection • Prevention • Health http://www.civicresearchinstitute.com/vi2.html

Home Categories Victimology Domestic Violence Report Editor: Joan Zorza, Esq. Publication Details Domestic Violence Report Format: Newsletter ISSBN: 1086-1270 Price: US $169.95 Product Code: DOM Related Web Sites: www.zorza.net The Miles Foundation The leading professional report devoted exclusively to innovative programs, legal developments, and current services and research in domestic violence law and prevention. Domestic Violence Report keeps you up-to-date on... Successful programs for prevention, protection, enforcement, prosecution, aftercare, and corrections New legislation, court decisions, regulatory and policy developments Practical intervention strategies Criminal and civil litigation Medical and psychological treatment of victims, abusers, and their children Related Publications: Crime Victims Report Sexual Assault Report Programs for Men Who Batter Stalking ... Violence Against Women To order, use the orderform or contact: Email: order@civicresearchinstitute.com

66. Domestic Violence And Abusive Relationships - SHG Resources American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on domestic violence mandate is to bring for domestic violence and sexual violence advocates, law enforcement, http://www.shgresources.com/resources/dv/

Click here to check out some of the best degree programs in Business, Marketing, Technology, Management, Design, Education, Psychology, Nursing, Paralegal, and more. Home Agencies Channels Chat ... State History Guide Profiles resources and data , sorted by topics and by US states SHG, LLC View Criminal Records Instantly! US - 50 States Find The Right School Domestic Violence Elected Officials Federal Agencies ... USA Today ONLINE Weather Forecast Home Remodeling Cabinet Refacing Guide to Doors ... New Home Loan var zflag_nid="379"; var zflag_cid="30"; var zflag_sid="5"; var zflag_width="468"; var zflag_height="60"; var zflag_sz="0"; American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic Violence mandate is to bring together national leaders in an effort to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary blueprint for communities seeking effective responses to domestic violence. American Institute on Domestic Violence offers state-of-the-art, multi-media conference presentations addressing the impact of domestic violence in the workplace. Programs and conference tracks varying in length, depending on your training needs.

67. Domestic Abuse domestic violence victim advocates can help and are available in Iowa and Law enforcement response – The role of the peace officer is to enforce the law http://www.judicial.state.ia.us/families/domviol/dvlaws.asp

September 26, 2005 Site Search Show PRINTABLE Supreme Court Court of Appeals District Courts Online Records ... Administration Quick Links Directories Child Support Job Postings Site Guide Accessibility Legal Glossary Search Quick Links include other sections of interest not otherwise accessible from the main page. Site Contents DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND IOWA LAW Full Faith and Credit can be afforded to Iowa protective orders. Information for Victims Please be aware that an abuser can check where you have been on the Internet ; please take appropriate precautions. victim advocate Code of Iowa Use of Criminal Law Code of Iowa Family or household members living together at the time of the assault; Married persons, including juveniles who are married; Separated spouses or persons divorced from each other, including juveniles who are or were married; Juveniles and adult biological parents of the same minor child regardless of whether they have ever lived together; Persons who have lived together within the past year but were not living together at the time of the assault.

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

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

70. CFDA Logo Image Of A US Flag Skip Navigation Home FAQ Privacy 16.589 RURAL domestic violence AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION enforcement GRANT PROGRAM Violent Crime Control and Law enforcement Act of 1994, Section 40295, http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog

71. CFDA Logo Image Of A US Flag Skip Navigation Home FAQ Privacy 16.589, Rural domestic violence and Child Victimization enforcement Grant Communitywide approaches to reduce and prevent domestic violence that http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog

72. Intermedia, Inc. Violence Prevention: Law Enforcement Comprehensive domestic violence training for law enforcement personnel Law enforcement training program about domestic violence stalkers, VHS, 60 min. http://www.intermedia-inc.com/subcategory.asp?subcatid=59

73. Office Of The Illinois Attorney General - Press Release - Domestic Violence Vict is scheduled to hold a workshop later this month for domestic violence serviceproviders and law enforcement working with domestic violence victims, http://www.ag.state.il.us/pressroom/2004_10/20041004.html

For Immediate Release Contact: Melissa Merz 877-844-5461 (TTY) mmerz@atg.state.il.us October 4, 2004 MADIGAN, LAW ENFORCEMENT, VICTIM ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE TO ARM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS WITH UPDATED INFORMATION OCTOBER OBSERVED AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, which was initially passed in 1982, law enforcement agencies are required to provide information to victims of domestic violence. The tear sheets, used by most law enforcement to provide the information, were last printed in 1995 and had become obsolete. For example, penalties for some domestic violence crimes have increased since 1995 and many of the phone numbers listed on the old tear sheet had been disconnected or changed. Madigan said the new tear sheet initiative was funded by a $35,000 grant awarded to her office by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Madigan last month announced a new pilot program that allows the new Order of Protection Short Form Notification, or Short Form, to be served by any law enforcement officer in the state, reducing the likelihood that an abuser will successfully evade service. Once a domestic abuser has been served with the Short Form, he or she can be charged with violations of the Order of Protection in the event that the abuse continues. www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov/women

74. Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program law enforcement personnel or domestic violence advocates. Dynamics ofdomestic violence; Coordinated Community Response; Victim/Officer Safety http://www.fletc.gov/osl/dvtp.htm

Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program (DVITP) This instructor development program is designed to increase the effectiveness of those law enforcement professionals tasked with delivering domestic violence related training. The primary focus of this program is to develop adjunct FLETC instructors who will be required to redeliver this material in their respective jurisdictions. Participants attending this program will learn new and creative ways to present various domestic violence related topics such as Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Officer Safety, Law Enforcement Liability and Determining the Predominant Aggressor. The students attending this course represent law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocacy, probation, courts and other law enforcement professionals tasked with training agencies in domestic violence prevention. FLETC will provide the students with all necessary training aids to set up in-service training and regional training in domestic violence. Who Should Attend: Applicants must be federal, state, local, campus or tribal criminal justice professionals, law enforcement personnel, or domestic violence advocates. The participants must have had prior training in responding to domestic violence crimes and have some experience training these issues. In addition, the participants must represent agencies with needs or anticipated needs for domestic violence training.

75. Form For Evaluating Police Response To Domestic Violence Law enforcement agencies, also, can use this form to survey domestic violencevictims Evaluation of the Police Response to Your domestic violence Call http://www.justicewomen.com/help_police_evaluation.html

Help Back to Help Index Back to Hanbook Table of Contents Form for Evaluating Police Response to Domestic Violence Download PDF Introduction The form below was put together for use by domestic violence victims and their advocates. It was designed to assist you in evaluating the police response and the police report on your domestic violence call. The form should help you identify problems with the way the police responded so that you can act quickly to get these problems corrected. You can also use this form to provide feedback to your police department and to your community on how well police are responding to domestic violence cases. Law enforcement agencies, also, can use this form to survey domestic violence victims as a means to do internal quality control of their officers' handling of domestic violence calls. The police report is usually the most critical document a victim will have in determining whether or not she can escape domestic violence . If the police report is done properly, it can serve as a solid basis for prosecuting the perpetrator and for providing the authority for putting the perpetrator under control. A good police report can also frequently resolve problems the victim may encounter in many other arenas, such as family court, or in problems with landlords, school, employment, immigration, etc.

76. Domestic Violence - MT Dept Of Justice The rate of domestic violence offenses reported to law enforcement in recentyears has ranged from a high of 492 offenses for every 100000 people in 1998, http://www.doj.mt.gov/victims/domesticviolence.asp

@import url(/code/style.css); @import url(/code/menu.css); Jump to content This website's design is only visible in a graphical browser that supports web standards, but its content is accessible to most browsers. For further information, see Help Home News Meeting Notice ... Victim Services Home Domestic Violence Additional Resources Catch and No Release Full Faith and Credit Manual - a guide to the uniform application of state and federal laws on domestic violence and orders of protection Statewide crime data compiled by the Montana Board of Crime Control shows that the rate of domestic abuse in Montana has remained unacceptably high. The rate of domestic violence offenses reported to law enforcement in recent years has ranged from a high of 492 offenses for every 100,000 people in 1998, to 391 offenses per 100,000 in 2000. The rate for 2003 was 465 reported domestic violence offenses for every 100,000 people. Each year, approximately five out of every 1,000 Montanans are victims of reported cases of domestic violence - and that doesn't include those who don't seek help and suffer in silence. The State of Montana must ensure that domestic violence is prosecuted aggressively and effectively. Whenever possible, state, federal, local and tribal agencies must act to prevent or mitigate the serious harm it causes. Partner or family member assault is defined in

77. Mandatory Reporting Of Domestic Violence To Law Enforcement And Criminal Justice The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national associationfor emergency physicians. http://www.acep.org/webportal/PracticeResources/PolicyStatements/ViolenceAbuse/M

SIGN IN MY ACEP JOIN SITE MAP ... CONTACT US All of ACEP.org Bookstore Policy statements Annals Patients and Consumers Practice Resources Advanced Search (Members Only) Become an Advocate EMS ... Substance Abuse Mandatory Reporting of Domestic Violence to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies Print E-mail Enlarge Text Approved by the ACEP Board of Directors June 1997 Reaffirmed by the ACEP Board of Directors October 2001 (Policy #400187, Reaffirmed October 2001) The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) opposes mandatory reporting of domestic violence to the criminal justice system. Instead, ACEP encourages reporting of domestic violence to local social services, victims' services, the criminal justice system, or any other appropriate resource agency to provide confidential counseling and assistance, in accordance with the patient's wishes. Legal

78. StopVAW -- Law Enforcement, Prosecutions And The Judiciary end domestic violence, advocates recognized the law and legal enforcement For a list of research and reports on domestic violence and criminal law, http://www.stopvaw.org/Law_Enforcement__Prosecutions_and_the_Judiciary.html

Stop Violence Against Women A project by Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights Feedback The VAW Monitor Russian Site About the Site ... 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

79. Domestic Violence Enforcement And Prevention domestic violence Prevention and enforcement. Stuart Dunnings III. Ingham CountyProsecutor. 303 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48933 http://www.ingham.org/PA/htmldv.htm

Domestic Violence Prevention and Enforcement Stuart Dunnings III Ingham County Prosecutor 303 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48933 To contact Maria Valayil at the Domestic Violence Prevention program click here. The Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council Presents: A Survivor s Handbook: You Have The Right To Live A Life Free Of Violence The CAFVCC includes representatives from: th District Court Probation Office 65A District Court Probation Office Capital Area Response Effort (CARE) Capital Area Humane Society Central Diagnostic and Referral Service The Community of Faith Court Appointed Special Advocate East Lansing Police Department Edwards Photographic Studio End Violent Encounters/EVE s (formerly the Council Against Domestic Assault/CADA) Gateway Community Services Highfields, Inc. Ingham County Family Court Ingham County Family Independence Agency Ingham County Personal Protection Order Office Ingham County Prosecutor s Office Ingham County Sheriff s Office Lansing OB/GYN Associates Lansing Police Department Lansing Township Police Department Legal Services of South Central Michigan Marina Levine Rehab Services Mason Police Department Meridian Public Safety Michigan Department of Community Health MSU Department of Psychology MSU Police Department MSU Safe Place Partners Psychological Services Patient Support Services Prevention and Training Services Reality Counseling Siren/ Eaton Shelter Sparrow Hospital St. Lawrence Hospital

80. RAND California Domestic Violence Statistics Law enforcement agencies record the total number of domestic violence calls,incidents in which weapons are involved, and, if so, what type of weapon. http://ca.rand.org/stats/community/domvio.html

Updated: Jul. 6, 2005 Next update: May 2006 Domestic Violence Number of Crimes According to California Penal Code 13700(b), domestic violence means abuse committed against an adult or a fully emancipated minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship. Law enforcement agencies record the total number of domestic violence calls, incidents in which weapons are involved, and, if so, what type of weapon. The data are reported for California, regions, cities and jurisdictions. Statistics are based on California Department of Justice data. Please choose a category. Multiple selections are allowed. Total calls Total calls per 10,000 persons* Total calls involving weapons Calls involving firearms Calls involving knife or cutting instrument Calls involving other dangerous weapon Calls involving hands, fists, or feet *Available in state and counties. Please choose one or more areas and/or jurisdictions. (Use your shift key to select blocks of areas. Use your control (PC) or command (Mac) keys for discontinuous multiple selections.) Jurisdictions by county: A-H ALAMEDA COUNTY Alameda Alameda BART Alameda CHP Alameda Sheriff's Office Alameda Union Pacific RR Albany Berkeley CSU Hayward Calif State Police, Alameda

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