High-Risk, High-Reward: The Domestic Violence High Risk Team Approach to Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide

High-Risk, High-Reward: The Domestic Violence High Risk Team Approach to Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide

Description: Every domestic violence call has the potential to turn deadly, and law enforcement officers are often the first and only chance to interrupt that trajectory. This full-day training by the Geiger Institute provides Georgia law enforcement professionals with insights on ways to identify high-risk cases early, intervene effectively, and save lives. Participants will explore both national and Georgia-specific trends in intimate partner homicide, examining key lethality indicators such as stalking, firearms, homicide-suicide patterns, and strangulation. Through interactive case studies, video examples, and practical exercises, officers will strengthen their investigative response and evidence collection around these risk factors. The training introduces the Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) as a practical, evidence-based tool to guide on-scene decision making and enhance documentation. Participants will also learn how the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) model leverages multidisciplinary collaboration to increase victim safety and offender accountability. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how the DA-LE and DVHRT models can transform high-risk domestic violence calls into coordinated, lifesaving interventions. This comprehensive training program equips law enforcement professionals with essential knowledge and tools to prevent intimate partner homicide. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

• Identify major lethality risk factors in intimate partner violence. 

• Explain how the DA-LE helps law enforcement identify victims at high risk of lethal and near-lethal assault. 

• Understand how the DVHRT model increases safety for high-risk victims and the role of law enforcement on the team.

•  Strengthen investigations and evidence collection in high-risk cases.
   

This training is primarily designed for law enforcement professionals. However, we welcome participants from various disciplines. If you're unsure whether this training is appropriate for you, please feel free to reach out with any questions ([email protected]). 

Attendees are eligible for the following continuing education credits: 6 POST hours, 6 GCFV-approved FVIP hours, and 6 CJCC-approved Advocate hours.