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VAWA Inclusion Mandate These are the legal mandates for inclusive programs and services: 2013 Violence Against Women Act – Department of Justice Department of Health and Human Services and HUD The new VAWA Inclusion Mandate applies to the full range of domestic violence programs, including: Provision of victim services Administration of criminal justice policies Factually balanced training and public education programs Previous […]

The new VAWA Inclusion Mandate requires domestic violence services be made available to all victims. SAVE has put together a variety of resources to help service providers implement the Inclusion Mandate. 1. Inclusive-VAWA Resource Center 2. Best Practice Summaries Assessment Counseling and Treatment Other  3. Accreditation Program for Training, Education, and Public Awareness Activities 4. Power and Control Wheel: SAVE maintains an on-going policy reform and media efforts. Make a […]

Assessment: Why is a thorough domestic violence assessment essential? What factors should my assessment consider? How can I assess ‘power and control’ issues? Counseling and Treatment: Tricks of the trade: Getting started Checklist: How to run an anger management group Handout: Ten steps to anger control What if substance abuse is contributing to the domestic […]

False allegations of domestic violence have become widespread in our society. Persons who make false accusations begin to impose requests for free legal assistance, counseling services, shelter resources, and protections from the criminal justice system. The effect of these false allegations is to: Take away services, resources, and police protections from true victims Diminish the […]

Knowing the risk factors of domestic violence can help assess whether you or a friend is at risk for becoming involved in a domestic violence incident: Personality Factors: Low self-esteem Depression Anger and hostility Self-centered (narcissistic) personality traits Antisocial personality traits Borderline personality traits Emotional dependence and insecurity Desire for power and control in relationships […]

Intimate partner abuse occurs between two people in a close relationship. The term “intimate partner” includes current or former spouses, spouses in the process of separating, and dating partners. Partner abuse exists along a continuum from a single incident of abuse to ongoing battering. Abuse can be one-way or mutual. Partner abuse includes four types of […]