Improving Domestic Violence Responses in Rhode Island
Funding and Resources
Recommendation 15 | Provide funding for BIPs to allow the development of sliding
fee scales for people who are indigent and have trouble accessing programming.
Recommendation 16 I Provide technical support to the state of Rhode Island to
explore options for expanding affordable housing to address profound gaps in
stable housing for DV victims and survivors.
Recommendation 17 I As the state pursues the development of a DV-specific court,
ensure that appropriate investment and resources include the following:
✓ Providing a trauma-informed environment while managing the safety and needs of victims and
survivors
✓ Utilizing appropriate assessment tools to assess risk of DV and general recidivism
✓ Coordinating with DV-specific probation and parole officers
✓ Providing evidence-based treatment programming shown to be effective in changing behavior
✓ Creating strategies to monitor compliance with restraining and no-contact orders
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