The legal system has become more responsive to the problem. Law enforcement efforts have become more focused on addressing domestic violence. Twenty years of legislative, community, and justice system change have not succeeded in reducing the numbers of victims, however. As jurisdictions struggle with the effects of this national epidemic, each discovers that many more partnerships must be formed in each community, linking a range of professionals and services we do not usually associate with the field of domestic violence. We must identify this broad spectrum of resources and harness all parts of it to form the solution.
Domestic violence is a painful problem within our communities.
Its solution is the responsibility of the community as a whole. When you click on each icon, you'll find a list of professionals and professional services in that system which are needed to address the problems created by domestic violence. These systems lists identify both traditional and non-traditional professionals and services who can help provide the broadest spectrum of assistance for victims of domestic violence. We hope you will send us descriptions of successful multidisciplinary domestic violence programs from across the country.