Domestic violence agencies are committed to assisting survivors with their complex needs, but individual, community, and system-level barriers can make it difficult for them to provide the necessary supports to help women with criminal histories succeed. This toolkit was organized specifically for direct service workers interested in the intersections between the domestic violence and criminal legal sectors. Anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of how to navigate the barriers faced by domestic violence survivors charged with crimes will benefit from reading this toolkit. And while some information is specific to Michigan, the intention of this toolkit is to be used nationally.
