Domestic Violence Enhanced Response and Survivor Support
Summary
The police department and community advocates discussed improved protocols for responding to domestic violence, including lethality assessment training and resource coordination.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program budget discussed at approximately $481,000 for comprehensive services.
Domestic violence victims and families needing immediate support services and crisis intervention.
Survivors facing systemic delays or lack of immediate emergency shelter capacity.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Aug 5, 2026
Police leadership reported progress on domestic violence lethality assessments, pamphlet updates, and vendor RFQs. Councilmembers pushed for the immediate implementation of Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and expanded philanthropic funding partnerships.
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Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jul 1, 2026
The city is evaluating the Vallejo Domestic Abuse Response Team (VDART) program in partnership with VEST to provide 24/7 crisis support, risk assessments, and advocacy for survivors.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jun 3, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed rising domestic violence rates and evaluated the proposed V-DART program, which pairs police with VEST advocates to provide immediate crisis intervention and wrap-around support.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - May 6, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed ongoing coordination between police and community partners like VEST and the Family Justice Center to improve domestic violence intervention protocols and resource distribution.
Citizens Public Safety Advisory Committee - Apr 1, 2026
The police department and community advocates discussed improved protocols for responding to domestic violence, including lethality assessment training and resource coordination.
Human Relations Commission - Mar 11, 2026
The city evaluated domestic violence response programs, funding options, and collaboration with community partners like VEST to support survivors.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Mar 4, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed the police department's domestic violence initiative, including completed training for 57 officers and dispatchers, new resource pamphlets, and partnerships with local organizations like the Family Justice Center and I-HEART.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jan 7, 2026
The city and police department are partnering with local groups like the Family Justice Center and SANE SART to improve how they handle domestic violence cases, track repeat offenders, and get victims immediate help.
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