Improving Domestic Violence Responses in Rhode Island

Programming Recommendation 18 I Provide gender-responsive, trauma-informed programming for women and individuals who are LGBTQ+, are incarcerated, and who have experienced DV. Recommendation 19 I Implement a DV-specific assessment-such as the Domestic Violence Screening Instrument - Revised (DVSI-R), the Lethality Assessment, or the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)-within BH agencies and RIDOC. Recommendation 20 I Adopt a standardized baseline curriculum to be used across all BIPS. ✓ Consider using the Strength at Home program as the baseline curriculum. ✓ Consider integrating the Caring Dads model. The Council of State Governments Justice Center | 43

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