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The Advocate’s Role in Domestic Violence High Risk Teams

May 13, 2026 | By Wendy T. Lee, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (Baltimore, MD) Sabina Prince, TurnAround, Inc. (Baltimore, MD) Stacie Sutter, Crossroads Safehouse (Ft. Collins, CO) Megan Harvey, Crossroads Safehouse (Ft. Collins, CO) Kelly Owens, Office of Prevention of Domestic Violence (New York, NY)

DV RISC

In this panel discussion, community-based advocates from across the country explore the critical role advocates play in the effectiveness of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRTs). Panelists share survivor-centered strategies for coordinating safety, supporting communication across systems, and strengthening collaboration among multidisciplinary partners. Viewers will gain insights into how advocates use trauma-informed approaches to elevate survivor voices, navigate confidentiality considerations, and enhance community responses to high-risk intimate partner violence cases.