As a victim of a police officer, your situation is very different than other domestic violence victims. Learn about safety options. Listen to other survivors. Know that you are not alone.
There are no easy answers. The fact that many women have survived shows that your survival is possible.
Whether you are married to an abuser or dating one, the children get caught in the middle.
Investigate how policy influences female officers' support resources and safety options.
An advocate is the one person who is there solely for the victim. Learn why standard remedies are inadequate when working with officer-involved domestics.
Police culture, training and attitudes influence individual & department response to officer-involved DV.
The unique situation of police victims affects legal strategies, outcomes and safety planning.
Our need to be heard and to be visible is beginning to overcome our fear. We are breaking our silence.
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