Report Finds Domestic Homicides Predictable and Preventable
In its first annual report, the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) found common risk factors were often present that could have led professionals experienced in domestic violence to predict a domestic homicide.
The DVDRC is a multi-disciplinary
body formed in 2002 to help Ontario's Chief Coroner investigate deaths
resulting from domestic violence and recommend ways to prevent similar
deaths.
The Committee examined 11 of the 25 cases of domestic violence fatalities
occurring in 2002. In many cases family, friends, healthcare professionals,
counselors or the police were aware of problems, but failed to identify
or appreciate the significance of obvious warning signs.
The report makes a series of recommendations aimed at preventing future domestic homicides. They include, awareness and education initiatives, new assessment tools to better identify the potential for violence, and additional resources for supports like counselling and affordable alternative housing.
To obtain a copy of the report please visit:
http://www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca/english/publications/comm_safety/DVDRC_Report_2003.pdf
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Source: United Ways of Ontario's Government Relations Bulletin - Issue dd April 30, 2004
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