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The Texas Legislative session is underway, and lawmakers are reviewing many bills related to family violence. Below are the Texas Council on Family Violence’s (TCFV) priorities for the 87th session,…
This is the final installment of the Best Practice Assessment series. Click to read the previous installments.
This is the sixth installment of the Best Practice Assessment series. Click to read the previous installments.
This is the fifth installment of the Best Practice Assessment series. Click to read the previous installments.
This is the fourth installment of the Best Practice Assessment series. Click to read the previous installments.
Part 1: Dangerousness of perpetrators and lethality risk for victims; necessity for thorough investigation upon first response
Part 2: Forms of asphyxiation and the internal structures impacted; questions to ask regarding mechanisms of assault
Part 3: Overcoming communication barriers; questions to ask regarding perpetrator’s intent and victim’s fear
Part 4: Symptoms indicating impairment of normal breathing and/or blood flow; importance of connection to medical professionals