Improving Domestic Violence Responses in Rhode Island
Members of the Executive Working Group were invited to contribute
their unique expertise in guiding domestic violence reform.
As we conclude our analysis, Executive Working Group members will do the following:
Approve appropriate policy and programming options.
Offer feedback on strategies for implementation and measurement.
Recommendations from the analysis aim to do the following:
➤ Increase public safety.
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► Support victims and survivors, including those who don't engage the criminal
justice system.
► Improve and expand domestic violence service provision.
▷ Reinvest in evidence-informed strategies to reduce domestic violence.
▷ Address identified systems gaps.
▷ Reduce the burden on correctional and court systems.
▷ Address accountability and needs of people who commit domestic violence.
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