Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DV & SA Program) leads the city's response to domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating community-based and criminal justice partnerships and programs, providing training & technical assistance, supporting prevention programming for families impacted by violence, and advocating for policies that support survivors.

The DV & SA Program leads our city's comprehensive response through five key areas:

  1. Violence Prevention & Education: Supporting families through prevention programs, education, and early intervention
  2. Community Resource Linkages: Promoting connections for survivors with local support services, shelters, and crisis intervention
  3. Provider Support: Offering training and technical assistance to criminal legal agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations
  4. Facilitating Emergency Response: Coordinating the AIR Program and multi-disciplinary response teams for follow up assistance
  5. Policy, Research, and Advocacy: Leading the Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Team and additional working groups and task forces to improve city-wide responses