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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic violence” or
“family violence” means an act by a member of a family or
household against another member that is intended to result
in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, sexual assault,
or a threat that places that member in fear of such harm.
Family or household members
must:
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be related by marriage – either traditional
or common law (spouse);
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be former spouses;
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be related by blood (parents, children);
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be members of the same household (roommates);
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be former members of the same household;
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be the biological parents of a child,
whether or not they are married or never lived together;
or be the foster parents of a child.
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MISSION OF THE EL
PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT
To provide the employees
of the El Paso Police Department with proper training in domestic
violence issues - including proper response, officer safety,
empathy for victims; and provide information on domestic violence
to the general public, media, community organizations, educational
and medical institutions to increase public awareness.
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| UNIT ACTIVITIES |
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Conduct pre-service and in-service
training for officers and civilian employees
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Conduct presentations for the general
public
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Work in conjunction with other agencies
regarding domestic violence
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Attend meetings and forums dealing
with domestic violence
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Research domestic violence issues
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Review all domestic violence cases
reported to the Department
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Assist Department employees, the general
public, the media, and other agencies with information
on domestic violence
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Conduct shift meetings for Department
employees on current domestic violence issues
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| Center on Family Violence (24-hour Hotline) |
(915) 593-7300 |
| District Attorney’s Victim Assistance |
(915) 546-2091 |
| County Attorney Protection Orders |
(915) 546-2050 |
| Ft. Bliss Family Advocacy Program |
(915) 568-4878 |
| Las Americas Refugee Asylum |
(915) 544-5126 |
| Child Crisis Center |
(915) 562-7955 |
| Rape Crisis (STARS) |
(915) 533-7700 |
| Texas Council on Family Violence |
(800) 525-1978 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline |
(800) 799-SAFE(7233) |
| LINKS |
| The
Texas Council on Family Violence |
El
Paso Police Headquarters
911 N. Raynor St.
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 564-7365
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