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A Report on the Police Response to Domestic Violence 1997

A Report of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. INTRODUCTION

Background
Organisational Response
Individual Response
Remit

Methodology
References to Forces

3. DEFINITION, RECORDING AND INCIDENCE

Definition and Recording
Incidence
Police Statistics
Other Statistics

4. INITIAL POLICE ACTION

Taking the Call
Police Functions

Public Order

Public Safety
Investigation
Advice
Recording

5. SUBSEQUENT POLICE ACTION

Monitoring
Quality Control
Further Investigation

Future Protection

Efficient Use of Resources
Effective Use of Resources
Protective Measures

Information as Protection
Information as Protection - Children
Referral

6. STRATEGY AND CO-OPERATION

Dedicated Staff
Increasing the Police Recording Rate
Publicity
Liaison with Other Agencies
Training

7. NATIONAL GUIDANCE
Appendix A - SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Appendix B - REFERENCES