All types of violence within an intimate relationship are unacceptable, whether that includes verbal abuse, coercive control, physical violence, or other types of abuse. But what we have learned over the years in the field of intimate partner violence, is that some abusive relationships are more at risk for serious harm, including lethal or near-lethal violence.
Read MoreCLEVELAND -- In the wake of the racial justice protests that followed the police killing of George Floyd, there have been mounting calls for programs dedicated to de-escalating encounters between the police and civilians.
Across the country, we are seeing a range of possible enhancements to traditional policing and the training of police. Here in Northeast Ohio, we’re taking a new approach in addressing domestic-violence response by police. This initiative illustrates how enhancements in police training can go a long way in increasing support and safety for victims of domestic violence.
Read MoreThe City of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs are implementing the DALE program to identify higher risk victims of being killed by a partner.
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