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| Domestic Violence Response Teams | |
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A multi-disciplinary Domestic Violence Response Team should be formed to assess all incidents or "cases" of domestic violence. All HR or security representatives who first identify a situation should contact the members of the team so that a plan can be put into affect. If a company does not have these internal resources, it should work closely with local law enforcement and consider hiring a security consultant with expertise in the area of domestic violence to perform the functions of a Domestic Violence Response Team when the situation requires this type of response.
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This team should include representatives or consultants from security services, a representative from a local domestic violence counseling center, the legal department, Human Resources, and a member of management that has the authority to commit resources. Other professionals may be added depending on the nature of the worksite. Local law enforcement is another, potentially critical, member of the team. The Domestic Violence Response Team will develop recommendations for the specific threat reported, and work with the victim, management, and the union (if applicable) to implement that plan. The victim's own assessment of the level of threat must always be respected and factored into this process.
Adapted from: Defense Personnel Security Research Center, Combating Internal Workplace Violence: Guidelines for Employers and Law Enforcement, Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Assistance, n.d., p. 12. |
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This Web site is provided as an informational resource only and is not intended to be legal or professional advice. If you have questions about the application of issues raised to your particular situation, seek the advice of a competent attorney or other professional.
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