The Family Violence Prevention CenterLethality Assessment Program
Deployed by trained law enforcement, LAP connects those at the highest risk of serious injury or death to InterAct immediately at the scene of the violent incident.
Survivors of intimate partner violence at increased risk of serious injury or death
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The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) helps prevent serious injuries and homicides related to intimate partner violence through enhanced awareness, communication, coordination, and access to services.
Deployed by trained law enforcement, LAP connects those at the highest risk of serious injury or death to InterAct immediately at the scene of the violent incident.
InterAct-trained first responders across Wake County (law enforcement and emergency room personnel) use a validated screening tool to identify survivors who are at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed by their abusers. When the screening tool indicates that the risk is high, the survivor is immediately referred InterAct for crisis intervention and ongoing services.
Questions
What does the Lethality Assessment Program help prevent?
The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) helps prevent serious injuries and homicides related to intimate partner violence through enhanced awareness, communication, coordination, and access to services.
Who deploys LAP?
Deployed by trained law enforcement, LAP connects those at the highest risk of serious injury or death to InterAct immediately at the scene of the violent incident.
How is high risk identified?
InterAct-trained first responders across Wake County (law enforcement and emergency room personnel) use a validated screening tool to identify survivors who are at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed by their abusers.
Details
- Who
- Survivors of intimate partner violence at increased risk of serious injury or death
- Where
- Wake County, North Carolina
Run by
Crisis LinesInterAct’s crisis lines are open 24/7. Trained counselors help callers plan for their immediate safety and get connected to InterAct’s continuum of care.Emergency ShelterWhen a family flees violence, they often have nowhere to go and are immediately homeless. InterAct’s residential program provides case managers to work with residents to plan for safety and self-sufficiency.
Court AdvocacyInterAct court navigators and advocates guide people through complicated civil and criminal legal actions in each of Wake County’s domestic violence courtrooms or via remote access.