In order to work productively in a multi-disciplinary fashion, it is crucial that all partners are on the same page regarding domestic violence. This training teaches the basic dynamics of domestic violence, including the Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence.
Domestic Violence for Crisis Negotiators
The connection between domestic violence and the typical domestic crisis
incident that necessitates a law enforcement response exists. This
presentation includes basic domestic violence dynamics, as well as common
motives, factors, communication techniques, and problem-solving approaches
used in crisis incidents.
Dual-Arrests
In many states, police officers are required to arrest both parties in a
domestic violence situation when there is probable cause to arrest. (i.e.: Both parties have visible injuries and admit to causing
those injuries to the other party.) Training
would give law enforcement different tools to handle these situations in a
better way to go “Beyond the Obvious.”
DVERT's Response to Animal Maltreatment
This training focuses on the DVERT response to animal cruelty within
domestic violence situations and emphasizes the importance of including
animal welfare and control agencies as a part of a collaborative response
to domestic violence. Examples of animal cruelty are presented, giving
attendees a basic understanding of how to recognize possible cases of
animal cruelty and neglect. This presentation includes some graphic
photographs.
DVERT's Response to Children - A Case Study
The DVERT team believes that victims and children can be served through
non-punitive, voluntary programs, which help secure safety without
re-victimizing families. This presentation demonstrates collaboration in
action by reenacting a DVERT case in which children were a central piece
of the domestic violence occurring in their home. Attendees will observe
how systems work together to provide services and resources available for
families and some of the benefits and challenges of a multi-disciplinary
collaborative approach to serving this population.
Effects
on Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
An estimated 87% of children in homes with domestic violence witness that abuse. The effects of this witnessing is quickly becoming the one of the
most talked about topics in the domestic violence field. This training discusses the effects of children witnessing and the
different types of child-specific interventions.
Maintaining Victim Confidentiality When Collaborating with the Criminal
Justice System
Collaborations offer many confidentiality challenges. This presentation
looks at victim confidentiality within the DVERT model, including the role
of the DVERT Community-Based Victim Advocate, strategies to maintain
victim confidentiality within collaborative settings, and issues of
records management and subpoenas.
Multi-Disciplinary Response to Domestic Violence & DVERT
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT) has been operating since
1996. DVERT has combined 36 partner agencies in the Colorado Springs community to form a seamless
approach to victim advocacy, child protection, and offender containment. Always self-evaluating, DVERT has developed new ways to approach
the problem of domestic violence within a community.
Recruit Training
Law enforcement plays a crucial role in any response to domestic violence.
This training provides new recruits with the basic dynamics of domestic
violence and how to determine a primary aggressor, with strong emphasis on
role-playing potential scenarios.
Stalking
A National Violence Against Women survey found that 8% of women and 2% of
men, in the United States, have been stalked at some time in their lives. This training discusses the state and federal statutes on stalking,
how to identify stalking behavior, and advice for victims of stalking on
how to move forward with stalking cases.
Strangulation Charged as Attempted Murder – Not Misdemeanor Assault
Strangulation is commonly charged as “choking” and not treated as seriously as it
should be by law enforcement, prosecution, or the victim herself. It is a very intimate act by the perpetrator.
He knows when looking into his victim’s face that she is losing
consciousness, and possibly, her life. This training discusses the ways to charge and prosecute these
serious cases.
Workplace Violence in Relation to Domestic Violence
Businesses today need to think about the role domestic violence plays at
their workplace, for both safety and financial reasons. This training
gives employers, and employees, a basis from which to work from when
addressing domestic violence on site.
