EXTERNAL Accountability & Documentation: Perpetrators, Protection, & System Response

Presented by Nebraska Domestic Abuse Death Review Team

This training is part of Strengthening Nebraska's Response to Domestic Violence: 2026-2027, Interdisciplinary Virtual Training Series. This five-session training program equips professionals across Nebraska’s domestic violence response systems with the knowledge and skills to improve victim support, strengthen collaboration, and enhance statewide responses. Topics include domestic violence dynamics, lethality, stalking, co-occurring abuse, trauma-informed practices, offender intervention, investigations, documentation, Nebraska laws, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Session 2: Accountability & Documentation: Perpetrators, Protection, & System Response

9:00-10:00 am
Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
Course Description: This session provides insight into perpetrator dynamics, behaviors, and accountability measures within the justice and service systems. Participants will examine approaches such as probation oversight, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIP), and educational strategies that promote behavior change. The session also highlights prevention efforts, primary, secondary, and tertiary, to reduce recurrence and strengthen community safety.

10:00-11:00 am
Observation, Documentation, & Reporting of Domestic Violence Patterns & Incidents
Course Description: This session focuses on identifying and accurately documenting signs and patterns of domestic violence, including behavioral indicators, injuries, and frequent calls for service. Participants will gain strategies for objective observation and effective reporting, recognizing that victims may not initially leave, engage with services, or disclose the full extent of abuse.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Protection Orders & Civil Remedies
Course Description: This session provides an overview of Nebraska’s protection order laws and explores civil and legal remedies available to address domestic violence and related custody issues. Participants will examine current gaps in the system and discuss strategies to improve access to protection and safety for survivors through effective legal advocacy and coordination.

Who Should Attend:
Law Enforcement: Administration, Patrol & Investigations Child Welfare Professionals
Advocates
Therapist, Social Workers
Medical Professionals
Prosecutors and Court Staff Probation and Parole Officers Community/Public Service Providers Educational Professionals Government Officials & Lawmakers

Method of Instruction: Zoom (Virtual) Access link will be provided to registrants prior to each session.

Session Dates (all sessions are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST):
October 22, 2026: Understanding the Landscape: Dynamics, Stalking, and Survivor- Centered Practice
January 21, 2027: Accountability and Documentation: Perpetrators, Protection, and System Response
April 22, 2027: Risk and Collaboration: Lethality, Injury, and Coordinated Community Response
July 29, 2027: Advanced Case Strategy: Investigation, Homicide Review, and Prosecution
September 23, 2027: Building Trust and Safety: Domestic Violence Response in Tribal,
Immigrant, and Diverse Communities

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Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all five sessions in order to receive credit for the full training series. Attendance for each session will be tracked. This interdisciplinary training is structured to enhance cross-disciplinary understanding and strengthen collaborative responses to domestic violence in Nebraska.

If you are unable to attend a session, please contact amy.cirian@nebraska.gov to inquire about options for accessing missed content.