Fatal Incident Review Team
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Fatal Incident Review Team FIRT Reports | FIRT Membership | FIRT Policy & Procedures The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s Fatal Incident Review Team (FIRT) was established by statute in 1996 (Title 13 Section 2105) and became the first statewide team in the country. FIRT members are dedicated professionals whose primary […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Contact Information The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is a state agency legislatively created to improve Delaware’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault. The DVCC brings together all stakeholders including service providers, policy-level officials and community partners to eradicate domestic violence. The DVCC is committed […]
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State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Committees Much of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council’s work is accomplished through Committees comprised of Council members, staff, advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers, and community members. The diverse membership of DVCC Committees allows for greater input on domestic violence issues. The diverse membership of DVCC Subcommittees […]
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Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Mission Statement The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is a state agency legislatively created to improve Delaware’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault. The DVCC brings together all stakeholders including service providers, policy-level officials and community partners to eradicate domestic violence. The DVCC is committed to leading the nation through […]
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History State of Delaware – Domestic Violence Coordinating Council DVCC Committees | Mission Statement & Council Members | Bylaws In 1993, Delaware was the only state in the country that did not offer victims of domestic violence the ability to petition the court for a protection from abuse order. Although advocates had long been assisting […]
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