The Domestic Assault Review Team (DART)
The Committee’s objectives are accomplished through representatives who take part in interagency decision-making, by a commitment to the Protocol,[1] by a commitment to deal with new challenges as they emerge and with the assistance of interagency agreements.
The Purpose of the DART Committee
RESPONSE
Maintain a sensitive, effective service response to victims and children who have been exposed.
COORDINATION
Coordinate practice through the review of individual agency and DART Protocol policies and procedures.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Hold perpetrators of violence or abuse accountable for their behaviour and its effects
REVIEW
Review cases for improving service effectiveness and coordination.
COMMUNICATION
Communicate and consult effectively between agencies.
UPDATE
Update members regarding developments in the field.
INFORMATION
Inform members of agency changes and community trends.
TRAINING
Address local training needs.
