Community Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Intersections White Paper
Two of the most devastating forms of violence affecting communities in the United States are community violence (CV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). Each year,
The National Network’s Intimate Partner Violence Intervention (IPVI) identifies and deters individuals who commit the most serious acts of intimate partner violence and reduces harm to victims. Through a collaborative partnership among law enforcement, service providers, and community, the strategy addresses all IPV offenders known to the criminal justice system. IPVI enables jurisdictions to intervene early in cycles of victimization through procedurally just messaging and notifications that communicate an intolerance of IPV and the consequences of continued offending. Special steps are taken to stop the most dangerous individuals and ensure the safety of victims and the community at large.
In addition to engaging with IPV offenders, the IPVI strategy includes a parallel victim outreach structure. Victim advocates provide victim-survivors access to critical services, safety planning, and information about the IPVI partnership’s stance on offending. Messaging and support to victims not only helps reduce further harm, but also communicates that the burden to stop the IPV offender is on the partnership—not the victim.
Tracking data for a pilot implementation of IPVI in High Point, North Carolina shows very encouraging reductions in intimate partner homicide, reoccurring violent episodes from notified persons, calls for service, and victim injuries.
How IPVI Works
An Approach to Reducing Intimate Partner Violence
The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention (IPVI) uses the National Network principles that have informed effective interventions against homicide, gun violence, drug markets, and other critical
IPVI Issue Brief
The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention (IPVI) is an aggressor-focused, victim-centered approach
that addresses the most serious intimate partner violence. This issue brief provides a succinct summary of IPVI strategy and its history of implementation.
IPVI Theory of Change
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive problem that includes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. Standard system-based responses to IPV have not
The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention’s Impact on Kingston Offenders and Victims
Enhancing Victim Safety and Offender Accountability: Preliminary Findings from an Implementation of an Intimate Partner Violence Focused Deterrence Strategy
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) perpetrators: IPV “specialists” or crime “generalists”?
Exploring the Intersections of Community and Intimate Partner Violence When two serious forms of violence take place at the same time, individuals go from high risk to extreme risk. Join a conversation with NNSC, Cities United, and Cure Violence Global on why more focus and resources are needed for individuals that fall under the intersection of community & intimate partner violence.
Working with NNSC
Contact us to start a conversation about implementing the Intimate Partner Violence Intervention in your community.
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