Domestic Violence Enhanced Response and Survivor Support
Vallejo
Summary
Commissioner Serafino wants the commission to take up a domestic violence awareness survivor support initiative, citing rising domestic violence rates this year. It will be discussed at the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program budget discussed at approximately $481,000 for comprehensive services.
Survivors of domestic violence and their families, if the commission moves forward with support programming.
Survivors facing systemic delays or lack of immediate emergency shelter capacity.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Human Relations Commission - Oct 28, 2026
Commissioner Serafino wants the commission to take up a domestic violence awareness survivor support initiative, citing rising domestic violence rates this year. It will be discussed at the next meeting.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Aug 5, 2026
Police leadership reported progress on domestic violence lethality assessments, pamphlet updates, and vendor RFQs. Councilmembers pushed for the immediate implementation of Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and expanded philanthropic funding partnerships.
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Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jul 1, 2026
The city is evaluating the Vallejo Domestic Abuse Response Team (VDART) program in partnership with VEST to provide 24/7 crisis support, risk assessments, and advocacy for survivors.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jun 3, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed rising domestic violence rates and evaluated the proposed V-DART program, which pairs police with VEST advocates to provide immediate crisis intervention and wrap-around support.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - May 6, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed ongoing coordination between police and community partners like VEST and the Family Justice Center to improve domestic violence intervention protocols and resource distribution.
Citizens Public Safety Advisory Committee - Apr 1, 2026
The police department and community advocates discussed improved protocols for responding to domestic violence, including lethality assessment training and resource coordination.
Human Relations Commission - Mar 11, 2026
The city evaluated domestic violence response programs, funding options, and collaboration with community partners like VEST to support survivors.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Mar 4, 2026
The subcommittee reviewed the police department's domestic violence initiative, including completed training for 57 officers and dispatchers, new resource pamphlets, and partnerships with local organizations like the Family Justice Center and I-HEART.
Public Safety Council Subcommittee - Jan 7, 2026
The city and police department are partnering with local groups like the Family Justice Center and SANE SART to improve how they handle domestic violence cases, track repeat offenders, and get victims immediate help.
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