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m ^-!3, Advocate calls officer after beeper goes off.4. Police identifies himself/herself and briefly describes the <br />situation giving the name, address, and telephone number of the <br />victim. <br />pi. hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m <br />It no arrest has been made, or if there is a substance abuse, <br />advocates will arrange for a more appropriate meeting time and <br />place. The crisis telephone is available between the weekday <br />■A.:--— : <br />W;-The police chiefs have committed their departments to this <br />intervention process. The police response includes: Clear <br />departmental guidelines on arresting when probable cause exists; <br />contacting Westonka Intervention when an arrest is made; <br />referring victims to the project ev^n if an arrest has not been <br />made. <br />Westonka Intervention arranges child care and transportation <br />Whenever necessary in order to maximize the accessibility of <br />court services for victims. The project will escort victims and <br />offenders to support groups. Arrangements and transportation to <br />1'^ shelter, hospitals and housing is also provided. <br />Vblunteers contribute their time to Westonka Intervention in <br />other ways besides being crisis advocates. A volunteer manages <br />Jfi the crisis hotline daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Trained <br />volunteers speak to local groups and organizations. A volunteer <br />coordinates the monthly advocate schedule making sure the <br />schedule flows smoothly and victim record sheets are being sent <br />Mjiv in. This volunteer keeps close cont-^ct with each advocate <br />felpffering help,where needed. <br />CONCLUSION <br />fe Since 1984, Westonka Intervention has assisted 549 victims of <br />'s <br />te.. <br />c. <br />domestic violence. This has been possible due to many volunteers <br />and the continued support of the cities Westonka Intervention <br />serves. This commitment not to accept violence as a fact of life <br />in our communities, but to help men, women and children to lead <br />Bore productive lives has allowed Westonka Intervention to <br />continue to serve our community members for the past 6 years. <br />'' -1^ <br />(■- <br />m- <br />Wr - V <br />te <br />V' <br />0