DOCUMENT THE ABUSE: Evidentiary Abuse Affadavit
Susan Murphy Milano is a specialist and expert in intimate partner violence and works nationally with corporations, faith based organizations, domestic violence programs, law enforcement and prosecutors providing technical and consulting services in “high risk” domestic violence and stalking related cases. Her principal objective is to intervene before a victim is seriously injured or killed. Utilizing a procedure which she devised, The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit.» more at Document The Abuse
New Special Collection: Intimate Partner Homicide Prevention
Intimate Partner Homicide Prevention (July 2011) explores the most tragic consequence of domestic violence and offers a variety of tools and information towards its prevention. » more at VAWnet.org
2012 Teen Dating Violence Campaign: Let Your Heart Rule
Created by Break the Cycle and HopeLine from Verizon in 2011, the Let Your Heart Rule campaign is designed to engage high school students across the country, helping them prevent abusive relationships by providing vital information and resources. » more at letyourheartrule.com
Technology Safety
NNEDV's Safety Net: National Safe & Strategic Technology Project creates resources to help victims and agencies respond effectively to the many ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking... » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence
MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems
...assessing whether a situation has the combination of factors that are associated with escalated risk and danger requires that you know what questions to ask, and then know how to consider all your answers in a way that enhances insight. The MOSAIC method works by breaking a situation down to its elements, factor-by-factor, and then seeing what picture emerges when the pieces of the puzzle are put together. » more at MOSAIC Method
Safety Net Project
Technology helps victims and their children successfully flee violent batterers, stalkers and rapists. But what millions don't realize is the dangerous and potentially lethal sides of various technologies in the hands of abusers and perpetrators. » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence
Blueprint for Safety
The Blueprint for Safety, originally developed and implemented in Saint Paul, MN, is a prototype that can be used by any community hoping to link its criminal justice agencies together in a coherent, philosophically sound domestic violence intervention model. » more at Praxis International
Economic Justice Project
NNEDV’s Economic Justice Project works to strengthen victim advocates’ financial capabilities to better assist survivors of domestic violence move from short-term safety to long-term security, and to an economically sustainable independent life. » more at National Network to End Domestic Violence
The LOVE Campaign
The National Dating Abuse Helpline, in partnership with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, launched The LOVE Campaign to raise awareness of healthy dating behaviors to prevent dating abuse among 13-18 year olds and to connect parents and schools to the National Dating Abuse Helpline. The campaign began in Texas and has spread throughout the United States. » more at loveisrespect.org
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support
The NCADV works closely in partnership with three medical associations to assist survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and dentistry needed to repair the injuries they have received from a spouse or intimate partner. » more at National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Civil Lawsuits Against a Perpetrator
Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, or even if there was no prosecution, crime victims can file civil lawsuits against offenders and other responsible parties. » more at The National Crime Victim Bar Association
Workplaces Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence
By taking the time to use this website, you will be taking your first steps to reduce your health care costs, absenteeism and lost productivity due to stress and injuries from domestic and sexual violence. You can also have a profound impact on the lives and well-being of your employees. » more at WorkplacesRespond.org
Court Monitoring Makes a Difference
Every day trained WATCH volunteers observe court and report on what they see. WATCH follows up with court staff and committees to recommend improvements. Our experience shows that when the public is present in court, everyone does a better job. » more at WATCH
Runaway & Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit
Runaway and homeless youth agencies and domestic and sexual violence service providers share a mutual goal: enhancing the safety and healing of young people in living situations and relationships marked by violence and abuse. » more at National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
American Bar Association Publications on Domestic Violence
The American Bar Association Commission offers a variety of publications to assist attorneys in representing victims of domestic and sexual violence. » more at American Bar Association
The Military’s Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence
The National Center's Executive Director, Debby Tucker, recently served as co-chair of the U.S. Department of Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence (DTFDV). The Task Force examined the responses to both offenders and victims, made recommendations for improvement of systems and collaboration with civilian groups, and reported annually to Congress. » more at National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Battered Women Charged With Crimes
If, in the course of your work, you come in contact with a battered woman charged with a crime (who might be facing trial or considering a plea, going through a trial, waiting to be sentenced, or whose case is on appeal) or a battered woman who is in jail or prison, please contact the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women. » more at NCDBW
THE HOTLINE: Deaf Services
The Hotline strives to educate the public about the need for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing abuse outreach programs. The safe and strictly confidential services that The Hotline offers to Deaf survivors can be life-saving. » more at THE HOTLINE
Domestic Violence Courts
Specialized domestic violence courts are designed to improve victim safety and enhance defendant accountability. The Center for Court Innovation helps jurisdictions plan and operate domestic violence courts both in the United States and around the world. » Center for Court Innovation