Multi-Disciplinary Case Management Approach:
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Identify high-risk-for-lethality domestic violence victims |
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Tailor our interventions to the needs of each family we serve |
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Ensure accountability in case management |
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Increase communication among DVERT team members |
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Point of entry for DVERT cases are case referrals from the network of DVERT partner agencies |
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Referrals are "screened" three times weekly |
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Cases accepted or denied based on priority, resource availability and safety. |
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Assigned to a DVERT team comprised of: One Detective, One Caseworker, One Community Advocate and One CASA Advocate |
Front-line Team Members
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3 Law Enforcement Detectives (2 CSPD & 1 EPSO) |
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3 Community Advocates (TESSA) |
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2 Child Protective Services Caseworkers (DHS) |
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1 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 1/2 Time |
Team Responsibilities
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Team will attempt to contact victim and children after case assigned within 72hrs |
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Provide victim and/or children with community resources, domestic violence education and safety planning |
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Team contact with offender |
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Complete criminal case investigation to include investigation of previously unreported cases back 18 months |
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Provide team court support for victim and for offender accountability |
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Addresses hazarded with law enforcement dispatch/24-hour on-call response |
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Re-location of victim if necessary |
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Address child protection concerns |
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Assess for additional DVERT follow-up |
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Assess lethality and provide recommendations/ assignments for possible DVERT follow-up |
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Engage outside resources as needed, such as Humane Society, Mental Health, Housing, etc. |
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