Evaluating a Multi-Disciplinary Response to Domestic Violence: The DVERT (Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team) Program in Colorado Springs. At-a-Glance

摘要

This evaluation examines the Colorado Springs Police Departments Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT), a multidisciplinary team comprised of criminal justice officials, non-profit organizations, victim advocates, and city and county human service agencies. DVERT takes on the most serious domestic violence cases in the greater Colorado Springs area. The process evaluation, conducted by 21st Century Solutions, Inc. tracked cases from referral of domestic violence incidents through their adjudication or resolution. It also examined the nature of the collaboration that occurs within the team.