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Family Services / Domestic Violence (DV) / Domestic Violence Promising Practices Guide
The Domestic Violence Promising Practices Guide (PPG) is a collection of helpful topics and tools used by local domestic violence programs. It brings together practical ideas to support safe, healing-centered services.
The Promising Practices Guide is for everyone who plays a role in serving survivors, including:
Each section is designed to help teams feel confident, informed and supported in their work.
The Promising Practices Guide focuses on meeting the diverse needs of survivors and others affected by domestic violence. It offers:
The goal is to help programs deliver trauma-informed services that center racial and social justice. The Promising Practices Guide also includes considerations shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Promising Practices Guide encourages programs to create spaces where people feel seen, heard and safe. It supports teams in making thoughtful choices that honor each person’s needs and experiences.
Community-based services are programs and activities offered in multiple locations across an agency’s service area.
Community connections bring together organizations and partners that support the many needs of survivors of domestic violence.
Shelter services include the supports, practices and procedures that help people stay safe while accessing temporary housing and longer-term options.
Data and evaluation help programs understand how services are working.
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