Improving Frontline Responses to Domestic Violence in Europe

• Other Authors: Lobnikar, Branko (Editor), Vogt, Catharina (Editor), Kersten, Joachim (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Maribor University of Maribor, University Press 2021
• Subjects: Domestic violence; "domestic violence, first responders, risk assessments, police, social work, health, cooperation, training,domestic violence; first responders; risk assessment; social work; health; cooperation; training; Europe"
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

The monograph on improving the response of first responders to domestic violence in Europe aims to identify gaps in the cooperation of first-line responders and deliver recommendations, toolkits and collaborative training for European police organizations and medical and social work professionals. The goal is to improve integrate institutional response to domestic violence. Shared training and adequate risk assessment tools will create a positive feedback loop, increasing reporting rates of domestic violence to police, the medical profession, and community and social work practitioners.