Domestic Violence Unit
Domestic Violence Unit
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Parsons PD Investigations, Resources, and Support Call:
(620)421-7060
RECOGNIZE IT! REPORT IT! PREVENT IT!
DVU Mission: Prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through dedicated investigations, comprehensive victim advocacy, and robust community education. We provide essential resources, crisis intervention, and support to victims, fostering a safer and more informed community.
DVU Vision: Significantly reduce the incidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in our community. We will foster a safer environment where individuals feel supported and empowered. Through innovative prevention strategies, compassionate victim services, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to hold offenders accountable and promote lasting change in societal attitudes towards domestic violence.
DVU Core Values: At the Parsons Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit (DVU), we uphold the core values of Pride, Professionalism, and Dedication in every aspect of our work. In addition, we embrace the following values to guide our mission and vision:
- Compassion: We provide empathetic support to victims, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and cared for throughout their journey towards safety and healing.
- Integrity: We conduct all investigations and victim advocacy efforts with the highest level of honesty and ethical standards, building trust within our community.
- Collaboration: We foster strong partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and other stakeholders to create a comprehensive support network for victims and to address the root causes of domestic violence.
- Empowerment: We empower victims through education, resources, and advocacy, helping them to regain control of their lives and achieve lasting safety and independence.
- Innovation: We continuously seek out and implement innovative strategies and best practices to prevent domestic violence, enhance our investigative techniques, and improve our support services.
Unit Composition
DVU
- Investigations Sergeant
- Civilian Victim Advocate
- Part-Time College Intern
- Safe House Crisis Center Rep
Services
- Incident Investigations
- DV Lethality Screening
- Crisis intervention
- Safety Plans
- Emergency shelter
- Victim advocacy
- Public education and community awareness
High-Risk Team (HRT)
The DVU will feature a High-Risk Team (HRT) that brings together key representatives from various sectors to focus on high-risk domestic violence cases.
Crime Victim Services
The Parsons Police Department is deeply committed to supporting victims of crime. We strive to provide victims with the necessary resources and assistance to help them recover and achieve safety and well-being. Below are some of the services and resources available to crime victims:
Victim Support Services
- Kansas Bill of Rights for Victims of Crime: To ensure fair and compassionate treatment and enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, victims of crime are granted the following basic rights and considerations
- Kansas Attorney General's Victim Services: Offers resources and support for crime victims in Kansas.
- Kansas Legal Services: Provides legal assistance to low-income Kansans.
- Victim Compensation - Kansas Attorney General's Office: Financial assistance for victims of crime, including compensation for medical expenses, counseling, and lost wages. Learn About Victim Compensation
- VINE - Victim Information and Notification Everyday: A free, anonymous service that allows victims to check on the custody status of offenders.
- Crime Victim Services and Suicide Prevention Hotline: Offers confidential help to crime victims and those considering suicide.
Stalking
- SPARC - Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center: Provides resources and information to help victims of stalking.
- Stalking Incident Log A Stalking incident log is a detailed record maintained to document occurrences of stalking behavior, serving as evidence to support legal action and ensure the safety of the victim.
- Office for Victims of Crime: Provides federal resources to help victims of crime.
Domestic Violence Support
- Safe House Crisis Center: A local secure, confidential place for victims of domestic violence to find shelter and support. 800-794-9148 or 620-231-8251
- Kansas Sexual and Domestic Violence Service Providers Local Kansas sexual and domestic violence victim advocacy services, available statewide at no cost, are confidential, voluntary, and accessible to all victims regardless of location.
In Case of Emergency If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Parsons PD Investigations, Resources, and Support Call: (620)421-7060
Kansas Crisis Hotline 1-800-363-2287 This is a toll-free, 24-hour statewide hotline accessed by phone. This means you can call and talk to a trained advocacy professional anonymously, at no cost. The conversation is confidential. The trained advocacy professionals help callers and connect or refer callers to local services providers and organizations
The Parsons Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit and the resources listed above are here to support you. Our commitment is to ensure the safety and well-being of all victims of crime in our community.
