1. National Framework Collaborative Police Action on Intimate
Partner Violence (IPV)
University of New Brunswick
Canadian Observatory on the Justice System’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence
Carmen:
A work in progress since 2014 – Think Tank -
Created synergy at the national level;
Involved participants from police forces, academia, community organizations from across Canada;
Discussed various best practices developed and implemented in different Canadian communities;
Enhanced collaboration and commitment.
Leanne:
Resolution for Action presented to CACP
IPV is a complex social and criminal issue with high human and financial costs to individuals and communities across Canada. Creating a community of practice and establishing a National Framework provides:
A foundation for standards, shared language, a visual model and narrative reference material.
Education, prevention, intervention, and supports for victims, abusers and communities.
Officially endorsed by CACP Crime Prevention, Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee and CACP Board of Directors in Ottawa , August 2016
The framework will be launched Nationally on November during Family Violence Prevention Month.
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Crime Prevention, Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee

2. Leanne:
The National Framework provides….
A foundation for policy development;
Opportunities for better prevention, response, intervention and services;
Measurable impact on IPV, high risk cases and domestic homicides/ murder-suicides.

3. Goals for our National Framework
Policy Development
Better Intervention
Services and Prevention
Measureable impact
Carmen 1
Nationwide foundation set for policy development 2
Education in communities leading to prevention & intervention 3
Community supports for victims and offenders alike 4
Final goal is to see change in statistics for IPV, high risk and domestic homicides

4. National Framework Content
To provide police services across Canada with a shared language and understanding of IPV, better policies and collaborative action designed to keep families and communities safe.
01) Statement of Principles
02) Definition and Context of IPV
03) Police Proaction
Leanne
04) Police Response

5. 1 2 3 4 Statement of Principles
The Primary Mandate of the Police is to Prevent Crime, Reduce Harm & Victimization
IPV is a shared responsibility across police, public health and community agencies. Overall community safety is therefore promoted through collaboration. Policies and programming should be supported through sound and effective research and practices which in turn will help in our responses to victims, offenders, families and communities. Continued support amongst all service providers is essential. 1 2 3 4
Carmen
Shared
Responsibility across Agencies
Inter-Agency
Collaboration for Safer Communities
Consistent Response and Support for all Involved Persons
Effective Case Management to Address Risk and Prevent Further Harm

6. Definition and Context
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Behaviour of an intimate partner or ex-partner
The United Nations definition of intimate partner violence is utilized in this framework:
(World Health Organization Fact Sheet No. 239, Violence Against Women, November 2014) 01
Behaviour that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm 02
Includes physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviours
Carmen 03

7. Police Proaction
Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive and Collaborative Response Strategy for Dealing with IPV 1 3 2 4
Training and Education
Support
Nation-wide programming to ensure consistent responses from police, agencies & special resource personnel
Protection and support required for victim and involved children
Review & Monitor IPV Strategy
Offender Management
Constant review needed to monitor effectiveness of the IPV strategy and any prevention programming
Ensure that conditions and sanctions are met & provisions of offender management and treatment are in place
Leanne

8. Police Response Policy and Procedure Initial Response
Intimate Partner Violence - Guideline for Canadian Police Services
Policy and Procedure
Initial Response
Consistent Investigations
Court Processes
On-Going Efforts
Policies for agencies across the nation should be consistent in their communications, dispatch and overall initial response procedure to IPV.
Comprehensive investigations, interviewing procedure and charge policy should be akin to any IPV investigation in a different province.
The judicial processes in every jurisdiction should proceed similarly including bail procedure and effective case management of IPV files.
Monitoring and supervision of offender as well as risk assessment shall be continuous and mandatory.
Leanne

9. A Unified Response to IPV is Critical
Nationwide Unified Response
A Unified Response to IPV is Critical
A Shared
Understanding
Step One
Policy that transcends provincial lines .
Consistent
Terminology
Step Two
Language and standards that are consistent nationwide
Common Application
Step Three
Uniform law enforcement, education, prevention, intervention and supports for victims, abusers and communities
Carmen & Leanne
Taking our work to a new level
Outcome
Unified and consistent service delivery for victims of IPV across Canada