Changing the culture that leads to domestic violence.

If you need a quick exit, here is an escape button for you to use.

Dismiss

Events

International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Campus Responses

MESA

April 7, 2014 - December 9, 2014
All Day

Join fellow law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, judges, parole and probation officers, medical personnel, faith community members, educators and others in this three day conference highlighting promising practices and emerging issues in sexual assault, domestic violence and campus responses.

Best Practices & Helpseeking Obstacles: Law Enforcement and Advocacy

August 11, 2014
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The faculty will discuss the findings of a national study of domestic violence witnessed by children. Among other findings, an exemplary level of police response (that which included at least 6 "best practices" for law enforcement - follow up after initial contact, safety planning with victim, assessment of child's needs, provision of 911 telephone, description of protection orders and court procedures, connection with available shelter and services, explanation of effects of domestic violence on children, and efforts to help victims feel safe) was most associated with arrest