What can rural communities do to address domestic violence?
A Coordinated Community Response (CCR), in which health care providers, community groups, criminal justice, and social service agencies work together, is considered one of the best approaches to addressing domestic violence. Some of the characteristics of CCR programs include a shared philosophical approach, understanding of the each group’s role, and a plan to work together to improve the community’s response to violence against women. The CCR approach provides a more unified response to victim needs while holding offenders accountable for their actions. For more information about using CCR to address domestic violence, please see the Family Violence Prevention Fund’s publication Preventing Family Violence: Community Engagement Makes the Difference.
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