Domestic Violence Lethality Assessments

In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses lethality assessments for domestic violence and how they can benefit both victims and law enforcement officers alike.  Created by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, this assessment is specifically used for intimate partner abuse calls and has proven effectiveness in multiple scientific studies.  The goal of the lethality assessment is to connect victims with resources and provide real-time support so that they are more apt to seek help and ultimately leave their abusive partner.  Dr. Jones discusses, in detail, the questions on the assessment, scoring the assessment, and follow-through.