GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A collaboration between Grand Rapids Police and Safe Haven Ministries is succeeding in connecting domestic violence survivors with resources, a Safe Haven official said.
As part of a program that began last year, officers now screen individuals for signs they might be at a high risk for serious violence when responding to domestic violence calls. When someone shows up as high-risk, officers immediately call Safe Haven, a local nonprofit supporting domestic violence survivors.
Read more about the program and listen to the interview with WOODTV.