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 Among the most difficult and sensitive calls for police assistance are those involving domestic violence. When responding to a domestic disturbance, officers must be both alert and impartial, and must be concerned with the needs of victims where domestic violence is apparent or alleged. Police are well aware that situations, which appear minor at first glance, can mask a much more serious condition.
In response to the growing problem of domestic violence in our community, a partnership has been formed between the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Safe Passage, the Northampton Police Department and other area police departments.
The purpose of the Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) is to provide victims of domestic violence with immediate supportive intervention by trained domestic violence advocates from local established battered woman’s programs. A multi-agency, early intervention approach has been demonstrated to result in more support and services for the victim, fewer repeat calls for the police, an increase in interventions with abusers and more successful prosecution.
The following documents regarding Domestic Violence are PDF files. To view these documents you must have Adobe Reader on your computer. It is a free download if you do not have it. Click on the logo below.
For The Defendant: Understanding the 209A Law
AWARE: Abused Women’s Active Response Emergency Pendant Program
Domestic Violence Intervention Project
Safety Before and After Receiving a Restraining Order
No One Deserves to be Abused
No One Deserves to be Abused - Spanish
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