Victim Centered Interviewing for Probation
Published by: James E. Henderson Jr., MSW In an attempt to enhance the safety of those victimized by offenders, probation…
#WebinarWe See You: Supervising Stalking Offenders
Published by: James E. Henderson Jr., MSW Stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would…
#WebinarCoercive Control Codification Matrix
Updated through the 2023 state legislative sessions, this document is a compilation of state statutes that incorporate "coercive control" language…
#Laws and Regulations, #Policy Analysis, #Statute Guides and Matrices, #Tools and GuidesGetting Child Support When the Co-parent is Abusive – Palm Card
This printable is a guide on how to get child support when the co-parent is abusive. This project was supported…
#Tools and GuidesImproving the Response to Firearms in Civil Protection Order Cases
This Community Strategy challenges communities to safeguard domestic violence survivors, their children, and others from firearms violence through the civil…
#Tools and GuidesTaking Back Control: The BWJP Podcast
Taking Back Control is a podcast brought to you by BWJP, the national resource center on civil and criminal justice responses…
#News and UpdatesChild-Related Relief in Orders for Protection
Funding for this project was made available through the US Department of Health and Human Services, Grant #90EVO44O
#Tools and GuidesOffender Criteria / Response / Victim Series
The High Point Police Department has been applying the evidence-based focused deterrence approach to the problem of intimate partner violence…
#Promising Practices, #Tools and GuidesCustody Flow Chart
Published by: Tamara Kuennen This child custody flow chart assists practitioners in determining which court has initial jurisdiction to determine…
#Tools and GuidesDefinition of Domestic Violence/Abuse for Civil Protection Orders
This matrix contains state statutes with the definition of domestic violence/abuse for obtaining a domestic violence civil protection order.
#Statute Guides and MatricesCampus No Contact Order and Civil Protection Orders: An Examination
Background: Sexual assault and intimate partner violence are prevalent in the student population of higher education campuses. Almost one in four…
#Tools and GuidesAnnual Report FY 2021
Dear Friend of BWJP, The past few years have been difficult for many. The COVID-19 pandemic and pervasive systemic racism…
#News and UpdatesHow the Supreme Court’s Decision in NY State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen Will Affect Victims of Domestic Violence
BWJP's statement on the recent ruling about the ability to carry a concealed firearm. Published by: Dave Keck and Alicia…
#News and UpdatesOVW Grantee Firearms Webinar Series: Surrendering Firearms and Saving Lives Part 3/3
Published by: Dave Keck and Alicia Nichols In this third and final webinar in the series, Dave Keck and Alicia…
#WebinarOVW Grantee Firearms Webinar Series: Part 1/3
This webinar is an introduction to the firearms center and provides an overview of domestic violence and firearms and state…
#WebinarThe Results of a 10-Year Study of the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence Primary Aggressor Laws on Single and Dual Arrest
Published by: David Hirschel, PhD and Philip D. McCormack, PhD Arrest as a preferred response to incidents of intimate partner…
#Research and Statistics, #WebinarDefense Based Advocacy and the Domestic Violence Movement Part 3/3
In the third and final webinar of this series, participants will learn about the scope of the crisis of the…
#WebinarDefense Based Advocacy and the Domestic Violence Movement Part 2/3
This webinar is part two of a three-part professional development series for community-based advocates, attorneys who work with victims of battering,…
#WebinarReimagining CCR: A Focus on Survivor-Centered Design
Published by: Sujata Warrier (Chief Strategy Officer), and Kristine Lizdas (Legal Policy Director) At its core, a Coordinated Community Response…
#Tools and GuidesWhite House Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
BWJP embraces the White House National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, as well as the anticipated U.S. National Action…
#News and Updates, #Policy Analysis, #Promising PracticesDefense-Based Advocacy and the Domestic Violence Movement Part 1/3
This webinar is part one of a three-part professional development series for community-based advocates, attorneys who work with victims of battering,…
#WebinarFirearm Restriction Laws and Intimate Partner Homicide: Protective Effects by Race
In this webinar participants will hear from researchers Charvonne N. Holliday, PhD and April Zeoli, PhD about their recent study…
#WebinarGuardians at Litem – A SAFeR Approach to Enhancing Domestic Violence Practice
The webinar series is supported by grant no. 2020-TA-AX-K012 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of…
#GAL, #Tools and Guides, #WebinarEverytown & BWJP on Gun Violence and Domestic Violence
Expert and Survivor-led Town Hall discussion hosted by Everytown and BWJP. Melody McFadden is an Everytown Survivor Network Senior Fellow and a…
#WebinarGiffords Law & BWJP Discuss the Impact of Violence in our Communities
Giffords Law Center joins BWJP in an expert-led panel discussion on the impact of violence in all of our communities. In…
#WebinarThe Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women – Helping DV Survivors with Interstate Cases
Should They Stay or Should They Go? The Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women speaks presents a webinar on…
#WebinarImplementing an Effective Firearms Relinquishment Protocol
Federal and state laws prohibit domestic abusers from owning and possessing firearms but many jurisdictions struggle to effectively develop, implement,…
#WebinarThe Educational Fund to Prevent Gun Violence & BWJP Conversation on Gun Violence and DV
BWJP and EFSGV co-host a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of guns and domestic violence through a public health lens. The…
#WebinarConversation on the Intersection of Gun Violence and Domestic Violence
BWJP & The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence joins together to discuss the intersection of guns and domestic violence…
#WebinarDeveloping CCR Policies and Practices to Reduce Victim Intimidation
Sharing the experiences of St Louis County, MN, the presenters will prepare participants to identify, investigate, and locate where the…
#WebinarHistory of Advocacy
Published by: Sujata Warrier, Chief Strategy Officer, BWJP Advocacy by survivors has been at the forefront of systems change over…
#WebinarAn Overview of Cash Bail for Domestic Violence Advocates
Published by: Shameka Parrish-Wright, Operations Manager at The Bail Project, and Co-chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political…
#WebinarA Sample of Predominately African American Domestic Violence Victims Response to Objective Risk Assessments
Dr. Krystal Dinwiddie, senior behavioral medicine practitioner, and researcher in the area of forensic psychology Most stakeholders agree domestic abuse…
#WebinarNational Training Institute on Protection Order Practice for Attorneys & Advocates
Presented by The National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit In collaboration with: Legal Resource Center on…
#WebinarShould They Stay or Should They Go: Helping Domestic Violence Survivors with Interstate Cases
Published by: Taylor Duran, Deborah Goelman, Maria Veniard Have domestic violence survivors ever asked you if they can leave the…
#WebinarFirearms and Domestic Violence: State and Territorial Statutory Provisions
This matrix contains state and territorial firearm statutes as they relate to civil protection orders; criminal offenses, procedures, prohibited transferees;…
#Statute Guides and MatricesProtection Order Violation Matrix 2020
This matrix contains protection order violation statutes from state and territorial jurisdictions.
#Statute Guides and Matrices 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)
Case Law Summaries
This matrix is a compilation of case law involving the federal firearm prohibitor 18 USC 922(g)(8) and protection orders. To…
#Statute Guides and MatricesViolence Against Women Act “No Fee” Toolkit
The Violence Against Women Act prohibits jurisdictions that receive funding under the STOP (Services * Training * Officers* Prosecutors) Violence…
#Tools and GuidesPredominant Aggressor Arrest Statutes
This matrix is a compilation of all state statutory provisions that direct law enforcement officers to determine the predominant/primary/principal aggressor…
#Statute Guides and MatricesAssisting Victims of Human Trafficking in Protection Order Proceedings
Published by: Erika Gonzalez, M. Cristina Bae Chung Human trafficking victims often experience several forms of abuse, such as domestic…
#WebinarFull Faith and Credit Statutes with Definitions – 18 USC 2265-2266
This statute is the full faith and credit provision of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 USC 2265 and the…
#Statute Guides and MatricesShould They Stay or Should They Go: Helping Domestic Violence Survivors with Interstate Cases
Published by: Taylor Duran, Deborah Goelman, Maria Veniard This webinar provides participants with an overview of the various federal and…
#WebinarClient-Centered and Trauma-Informed Practice: Implementing Successfully in the Criminal Justice System
Published by: Maureen Curtis, Wanda Lucibello The public health crisis has required advocates to adapt to many changes. This webinar…
#WebinarThe Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force
Published by: Tim Leslie & Daniel Bianconi Domestic violence abusers are increasingly using technology to stalk and harass their victims. …
#WebinarSAFeR: An Approach That is Right for the Moment
In our grant report, we emphasize the importance of BWJP's SAFeR approach to our current moment. As we face increasing…
#Tools and GuidesFaith Matters, Part 2: A Conversation on Supporting Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Families Experiencing DV
Published by: Deborah Rosenbloom, Sharon O'Brien, Salma Elkadi Abugidieri This workshop helps advocates adopt a faith-sensitive lens and best practices…
#WebinarAssisting Survivors With Their Pets During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
Published by: Zoë Agnew-Svoboda, Nancy Blaney, Melinda D. Merck, Mary Lou Randour The lives and safety of survivors and their…
#Tools and Guides, #WebinarReturning to Honor: Using Culturally-Based Teaching in Batterer’s Intervention Training
Published by: Jeremy NeVilles-Sorell The “Returning to Honor” project is based on the Native American concept of reciprocity. As Native…
#WebinarUtilization of Video Conference Software for Men’s BIPs: Experience, Research to date and Covid-19 Considerations
Published by: Melissa Scaia, Jon Heath In January of 2019, Melissa Scaia and Jon Heath coordinated with researchers to find…
#WebinarUnderstanding and Addressing Womens’ Use of Force in Intimate Relationships: A Retrospective
Published by: Lisa Young Larance, Leigh Goodmark This presentation provides an overview of the complexity of women’s use of force…
#WebinarUsing Web-Based Technologies to Promote Safe Access to Protection Orders During Pandemics and Natural Disasters
Published by: LaJuan Epperson, Barbara Holmes, Jannet Okazaki, Kay Radwanski, Ruth Reichard During the COVID-19 pandemic, courts have been modifying…
#WebinarVictim Defendants and Covid-19
Published by: Cindene Pezzell, Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic has created increased risks and complications for survivors of intimate partner violence,…
#WebinarResponding to Domestic Violence-Related Homicides Within Your Community
Published by: Jessica Honish, Courtney Olson, Sara Krall Domestic violence programs are often called upon to react swiftly and adeptly…
#WebinarFaith Matters, Part 1: Supporting Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Survivors of Domestic Violence
Published by: Salma Elkadi, Sharon O'Brien, Deborah Rosenbloom This workshop will help advocates adopt a faith-sensitive lens and best practices…
#WebinarElder Justice, Protection Orders, and Covid-19
Published by: Angel Kwaterski, Ann Laatsch As our country has confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, it has necessitated profound changes in…
#WebinarTools for Advocates Responding to Covid-19 and Domestic Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased danger for survivors of domestic violence in the past few months. Governmental “stay at…
#Tools and GuidesPotential to Prevent Mass Shootings Through Domestic Violence Firearm Restrictions
Published by: April M. Zeoli In this webinar, Dr. April M. Zeoli discusses findings from her recently published research investigating…
#WebinarCoercive Control During Covid-19
As COVID-19 spreads across the globe and into our homes, domestic abusers are finding new ways to exercise coercive control.…
#Tools and Guides, #WebinarWorking with Interpreters in a Court Setting
Published by: Cannon Han, Hon. Ramona A. Gonzalez Working with an interpreter is essential to ensuring victim safety for individuals…
#WebinarEnhancing Existing Partnerships to Implement Firearm Surrender
Published by: Sgt. Jordan Ferguson This webinar seeks to reimagine the typical law enforcement response to intimate partner violence through…
#WebinarAn Overview and Evaluation of Classifying Types of Intimate Partner Violence
Published by: Kimberly A. Crossman, Ph.D. For more than the past decade, violence scholars have moved away from examining intimate…
#WebinarWorkplace Protection Order Statutes 2019
The following matrix provides information on state statutes concerning workplace harassment and violence protection orders. Such statutes currently exist in…
#Promising Practices, #Statute Guides and Matrices, #WebinarCombatting Cyberviolence Against Women and Girls: Understanding its Origin and Impact on Survivors
Published by: Shelly Clevenger, Ph.D., Jordana Navarro, Ph.D. This webinar provides an overview of how sexual violence manifests in cyberspace (e.g.,…
State Database/Registry Matrix 2020
This matrix provides an overview of state and U.S. territories that have enacted laws that outline the entry of protection…
#Statute Guides and MatricesProtection Order Service Checklist
Proper service of protection orders is not only critical to hold respondents and offenders who violate them accountable but also…
#Tools and GuidesNo Fees Matrix 2019
This matrix contains state statutes prohibiting the charging of fees to petitioners for filing, issuance, service of process, enforcement and…
#Statute Guides and MatricesUnderstanding and Responding to Adolescent Intra-Family Domestic Battery
Published by: Robin Hassler Thompson, Wendy Nussbaum This webinar explains the difference between Adolescent Domestic Battery and Intimate Partner Violence and the…
#WebinarCoercive Control: Practical Implications
Evan Stark, Ph.D. Over the last two decades, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, and a number of other countries and thousands…
#WebinarAn Introduction to National Sources of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Data
Published by: Lynn Addington, Kathleen Ferraro This webinar is designed as a descriptive and non-technical introduction to national sources of…
#WebinarFamily Based Violence and Young Women: Unintended Consequences
Published by: Francine Sherman This webinar provides a particular focus on girls charged with any home-based assault (simple assault, domestic…
#WebinarNuisance Ordinances: How They Work, Who They Harm, and How To Fight Them
Published by: Sandra Park, J.D.; Linda Morris, J.D. Nuisance ordinances – which impose civil and criminal penalties on residents for…
#WebinarWhat Advocates Need to Know about Batterer Intervention Programs
Published by: Stephanie Avalon, Graham Barnes In many communities, Victim Advocacy and Batterer Intervention Programs (BIP)have little interaction or even…
#WebinarWebinar: Are Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment Tools Racially Biased?
Published by: Kathleen J. Ferraro, PhD and Neil S. Websdale, PhD In this webinar, we explore the question of whether…
#WebinarNonfatal Intimate Partner Violence: The Special Role of Firearms
Published by: Susan Sorenson, Ph.D. and Emily F. Rothman, ScD Firearms are the most common weapon used to kill an…
#WebinarProtection Orders and Working with People with Disabilities
The Protection Orders and Working with People with Disabilities tip sheet is a tool that attorneys, advocates, and others can familiarize themselves…
#Tools and Guides