Victim Contact in Abusive Partner Intervention: The Importance of Collaboration

Centering survivor voices and victim safety are crucial components of abusive partner intervention work. One way many programs across the country do this is by using victim contact or victim notification processes in which providers work closely with advocates to inform victims about the program and connect them to relevant supportive services, among other things. This document highlights programs with victim contact processes, addresses safety challenges inherent in this work, and offers considerations and best practices for safe and effective implementation.