Resources

Protection Order Violation Matrix 2020

This matrix contains protection order violation statutes from state and territorial jurisdictions.

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…

Violence Against Women Act “No Fee” Toolkit

The Violence Against Women Act prohibits jurisdictions that receive funding under the STOP (Services * Training * Officers* Prosecutors) Violence…

Predominant 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…

Violence Against Women Act “No Fee” Toolkit – Combined K046

Assisting 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…

Full 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…

Should 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…

Client-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…

The 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. …

SAFeR: 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…

Faith 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…

Assisting 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…

Returning 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…

Utilization 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…

Understanding 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…

Using 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…

Victim 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,…

Responding 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…

Faith 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…