Crossroads: The Intersection of Victims and Law Enforcement Advocacy

The Newport News Police Department Domestic Violence Team (NNPD DV Team) is a newly implemented program in Newport News, Virginia, created under the vision of Chief Steve Drew. Located in NNPD Headquarters, and based out of the Special Victims Unit, the NNPD DV Team utilizes a multi-pronged approach to domestic violence: victim advocacy, law enforcement training, community partnerships, data analysis, domestic violence education and awareness saturation. This approach allows the DV Team, as civilian advocates within the department, to develop and implement effective strategies to address the issue of domestic violence within the city of Newport News.
This presentation will provide an overview of the unique perspectives that civilian advocates bring to law enforcement in their engagement with victims of domestic violence. You will also learn of the innovative strategies deployed by the NNPD Domestic Violence Team in their efforts to engage the community in the fight against this public health epidemic.
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[@leannethornton5855]

I have dealing with this since 2009. I have contacted DCF on multiple occasions. The Seminole County Court System also berated and further abused my children and myself. I reached out to the Sanford Police Department on numerous occasions. The city manager Mr. Bonaparte as well as the police Chief Cecil Smith. I was shoved out and away especially by Cecil Smith. Due to all these years he was only given increase contact to further the Abuse to our Children. He was also given the go to further his Domestic violence. My son just turned 18 in February. Our daughter is now 19 of age. His Abuse first started in 1995.

[@sweettexaslatina54yrsyoung]

Please pardon me ,for not attending , I was working Advocating online on sm. So I am here now watching this recording. ✌🏽🙏🏽🤗💜💜💜🦋

[@leannethornton5855]

What are you doing with the issues of Officer Involved Domestic Violence?

[@domesticshelters]

Hi, Leanne! If you have questions for the presenters please connect with them directly via email at [e-mail] - I'm sure they'd be happy to answer your questions.