About DVSupportNetwork.com
DVSupportNetwork.com is an institutional coordination hub for organizations that design, fund, deliver, or evaluate domestic violence response systems. The platform is built for agencies, coalitions, research partners, and institutional stakeholders who need structured information rather than crisis support.
Our focus is on systems-level collaboration: how information moves between institutions, how policy is translated into practice, and how data can be responsibly used to strengthen safety, equity, and accountability.
What This Network Is (and Is Not)
- Is: A B2B-style resource hub focused on frameworks, governance, and coordination between institutions that serve survivors of domestic violence.
- Is: A place where agencies, coalitions, and evaluators can explore models for multi-agency collaboration, data sharing, and aligned practice.
- Is not: A direct service, hotline, or emergency response provider. We do not operate shelters, case management, or legal clinics.
- Is not: A replacement for local laws, formal policies, or institution-specific procedures.
Who Uses DVSupportNetwork.com
Typical users and stakeholder groups include:
- Domestic violence agencies & shelters seeking structured approaches to coordination, shared intake, or common referral pathways.
- Government program leads responsible for designing or funding regional response systems, including justice, housing, health, and social services portfolios.
- Coalitions and advocacy bodies working to align practice standards, cross-region policies, and monitoring frameworks.
- Hospitals, health systems, and universities building or evaluating domestic violence protocols, screening pathways, and integrated care models.
- Researchers & evaluators designing studies that rely on consistent definitions and comparable indicators across multiple agencies or jurisdictions.
Core Focus Areas
The network is organized around four main domains:
- Agencies & Partnerships: How organizations formally connect, define roles, and manage shared work.
- Policy & Briefings: How legislative changes, best-practice guidance, and system-wide trends are summarized for decision-makers.
- Data Governance: How data is classified, governed, and accessed across entities in ways that prioritize safety and rights.
- Operational Implementation: Checklists, process maps, and sample language that can be adapted into real operational documents.
Relationship to Survivor-Facing Platforms
DVSupportNetwork.com is part of a broader ecosystem of survivor-facing and professional-facing resources. While other sites focus on direct information for individuals (e.g., where to find shelter, how to request a restraining order), this network focuses on the institutional layer that shapes how those services are designed and coordinated.
Where relevant, we reference survivor-facing directories and resources so agencies can see how system design connects to lived experience and access on the ground.
How to Use This Site
- Start with the Agencies page for an overview of participation models and partnership structures.
- Review Policy Briefings to understand how complex legislative and regulatory topics are distilled for executives and boards.
- Explore Data Governance for sample principles and structures that can inform your local agreements and MOUs.
- Use Contact for institutional communications, partnership inquiries, or technical questions about integration concepts.
Important Disclaimer
Nothing on DVSupportNetwork.com constitutes legal advice, clinical guidance, or formal policy direction. All examples, templates, and models are illustrative only. Each organization remains responsible for its own legal compliance, duty of care, and regulatory alignment.