On-Call Services for Domestic Violence Survivors
An Effective Practice
Description
On-Call Services offers advocacy for domestic violence survivors involved with the criminal justice system. The program provides a 24-hour response by advocacy teams in every law enforcement jurisdiction and in hospital emergency rooms in Washtenaw County, MI.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the On-Call Services program is to provide information about domestic violence and the legal system to survivors of abuse. The program also offers legal advocacy for court hearings and meetings with the police, prosecutor, and other involved attorneys, probation, and others.
Results / Accomplishments
In 1996 alone, 50 On-Call Advocates responded to 765 domestic assault arrests calls from police.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
The Domestic Violence Project, Inc./ SAFE House
Primary Contact
Erin House
PO Box 705
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
(734) 973-0242, ext. 253
http://www.safehousecenter.org/contact.html
PO Box 705
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
(734) 973-0242, ext. 253
http://www.safehousecenter.org/contact.html
Topics
Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse
Health / Women's Health
Health / Women's Health
Organization(s)
The Domestic Violence Project, Inc./ SAFE House
Source
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Date of publication
2003
Location
Washtenaw County, MI
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Target Audience
Families