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Abstract:
Attendees were provided an overview of HomeFront’s development, focusing on collaboration amongst its key partner agencies and the unique procedures used in the specialized court process. Highlights from the four-year independent evaluation were also shared. Special attention was paid to the court team units, including the Crown, Legal Aid, Probation, Police, and Caseworker (victim support) offices that have come together creating a coordinated community response to domestic violence and have led to a 2/3 reduction in recidivism for domestic violence offenses over the last 4 years.
Author:
Kevin McNichol, MSc, RSW, is the Court Team Manager for HomeFront in Calgary.
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