Available online as a free download from the U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Office web site at: www.vaw.umn.edu/documents/PERFTOC.htm

This program offers a unique opportunity for a participating jurisdiction to decide on, plan, and implement a community-policing response to violence against women....

This workshop curriculum was designed to teach criminal justice and advocacy professionals how to work together in applying community policing principles to crimes of violence against women, including domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Training modules include explanations of community policing principles, policies and procedures, as well as highlights of federal statutes enacted as part of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). A set of engaging exercises allows participants to examine their own myths and misinformation about domestic violence perpetrators and victims and explore strategies for developing leadership, trust and collaboration among stakeholders. Recognizing that each community needs to develop local solutions for addressing crimes against women, problem-solving exercises emphasize identifying barriers to community participation and strategies for addressing barriers and implementing solutions that fit each community's unique needs and capacities. The workshop manual includes detailed instructions, as well as handouts, overheads, and a listing of additional resource materials for conducting a 1-2 day joint training for law enforcement personnel and advocates.

The workshop manual was developed as a collaborative effort by the Violence Against Women Grants Office and the Community Oriented Policing Services Office of the U.S. Department of Justice in conjunction with the Police Executive Research Forum.

Recommended for instructors developing a collaborative training workshop for law enforcement officers, domestic violence advocates and other community members working to address domestic violence in local communities.