NCJ Number
242403
Date Published
2010
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This fact sheet provides information to those working with victims of family violence.
Abstract
This fact sheet provides helpful guidelines to those working with victims of family violence. Topics include: what is family violence and defining program goals; key elements for intervening with victims of family violence; the impact of technology on domestic violence; case supervision and victim services; elder abuse awareness and community corrections' role as the eyes and ears of the community; awareness through community partnerships; children exposed to violence and the implications for community corrections; conducting thorough case assessments; imposing special conditions of release; ensuring close offender supervision; providing services to victims; providing relevant staff training; and an examination of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) resources on community supervision of domestic violence cases. References