As victims of police officers or firefighters, our situation is very different than other domestic violence victims. Few people seem to understand this.
Learn about your safety options; Listen to other survivors. Know that you are not alone.
As advocates, we're forced to re-evaluate our standard interventions when assisting victims of police family violence.
Learn why standard remedies are inadequate when working with victims and survivors of officer-involved domestic violence.
Female officers face the same emotional and personal issues that any woman faces. What makes us different is that all decisions we make regarding our personal lives seriously affect our careers.
Learn about personal & career impact, support resources, and safety options.
Police officers and firefighters stick together. They put their lives—and sometimes their careers—on the line for each other. That's what the Brotherhood is all about.
Learn how police training, culture and attitudes influence individual & department response.
Officer-involved domestic cases are much more difficult to pursue because police officers are an important part of the criminal justice system.
Learn about the many considerations that all must be aware of, particularly regarding calling the police, pressing charges and legal representation.
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Diane Wetendorf is an advocate, trainer and consultant specializing in officer-involved domestic violence.
