Ohio Model Protocol for Responding to Domestic Violence

This guide was designed ot be used to educate systems' actors about the myths/misconceptions and the dynamics of domestic violence, and to guide effective responses.

Sections Include:

• TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
• DISPATCHER
• LAW ENFORCEMENT
• CLERK OF COURTS (CRIMINAL)
• PROSECUTOR
• VICTIM ADVOCATE
• THE JUDICIARY (CRIMINAL)
• PROBATION DEPARTMENT
• CLERK OF COURTS (CIVIL)
• THE JUDICIARY (CIVIL)