Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Training
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Welcome
YWCA is on a mission.
At Wise Options, we’re advancing YWCA’s mission to protect the Health and Safety of women and girls.
The goal of this online course is to help you:
- Utilize the Lethality Assessment (LA) Screener to assess the lethality risk for a victim of domestic violence
- Refer them to a Wise Options Victim Advocate if their LA score is 4 or greater
continue
Menu
Introduction
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Quiz
Key Terms
LA Screener
LA Screener Practice
Wise Options
Review
continue
Introduction
Our story begins on a hot August night when Officer Davis was called to Janice's house.
Select the image of Officer Davis to learn about some of her backstory.
Select the image of Janice to learn about some of her backstory.
continue
Photo: https://onthepulsenews.com/domestic-violence-cases-increase-and-are-more-violent-in-2020/
continue
We’re going to guide Officer Davis as she helps Janice see the risk to her and her children if they stay with Sam.
This training has been designed to help you practice using the LAP screener, begin referring High Risk victims to a Wise Options Victim Advocate and help victims take the first steps to safety.
continue
What is the Lethality Assessment Program Screener?
We’re going to guide Officer Davis as she helps Janice see the risk to her and her children if they stay with Sam.
This training has been designed to help you practice using the LAP screener, begin referring High Risk victims to a Wise Options Victim Advocate and help victims take the first steps to safety.
Select to read more.
Photo: https://onthepulsenews.com/domestic-violence-cases-increase-and-are-more-violent-in-2020/
continue
Scenario 1
Officer Davis asked Janice to answer questions from the screener. Janice hesitated a moment before saying “no”.
Before continuing, take a moment and think about what you might said in reponse to Janice.
continue
Scenario 1
Officer Davis has thought of two ways to follow up with Janice.
Select the box with the better response.
A) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. It will only take a minute and you only have to answer yes or no.”
B) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. If you change your mind, please contact a domestic violence advocate.”
End of Scenario 1
Janice has agreed to answer the questions. Well done!
Let’s find out what happens next. You can also choose to see the outcome of Choice B.
CONTINUE THE STORY.
I WANT TO SEE THE OUTCOME OF CHOICE B.
Scenario 1
Three weeks later she finds herself back at Janice’s home. Janice is on her porch all alone when she arrives at the scene. Did you know that it usually takes between 8 and 10 calls to the police before a victim finally leaves their partner?
continue
Scenario 1
Do you think this is a good opportunity to try again to get Janice to answer the questions on the LAP screener?
Select the box with your choice.
Yes, go back to choice a.
No, her life isn't in danger now.
End of Scenario 1
In October Janice becomes a homicide victim.
Only 4% of domestic violence murder victims reach out for assistance.
go back to choice a.
End of Scenario 1
Choice A Response A) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. It will only take a minute and you only have to answer yes or no.”
CONTINUE THE STORY.
End of Scenario 1
Janice has agreed to answer the questions. Well done!
Let’s find out what happens next. You can also choose to see what happened if she did not complete the screener.
CONTINUE THE STORY.
I WANT TO SEE THE OTHER OUTCOME.
Scenario 2
Let's continue with our story.
Janice agrees to answering the questions, and has answered yes to this question: “Has he ever threatened to kill you or your children?” This specific “yes” answer automatically means Janice’s life is in danger; however, Officer Davis doesn’t stop here. She asks all the questions before continuing.
continue
Scenario 2
Now Officer Davis has to decide what to say next.
Select the box with the better response.
A) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”. You should speak to a donestic violence advocate. Please call this number.”
B) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”. I’d like to call to a domestic violence advocate so they can help you.”
End of Scenario 2
In October Janice becomes a homicide victim.
50% of murders involve a prior call to the home.
go back to choice B.
Choice B:
End of Scenario 2
Choice B Response B) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”.I’d like to call to a domestic violence advocate so they can help you.”
COMPLETE THE STORY.
End of Scenario 2
It is essential to connect the victim with a domestic violence advocate in order to start safety planning.
You are the key to helping them connect.
Well Done! You have demonstrated that you see the urgency in helping victims find a path to safety.
Next, let's look at some statistics.
continue
Key Stats
Let’s check some key statistics with a 4-question quiz.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
Question 1
What % of domestic violence murder victims nationwide had previously availed themselves to the services of a domestic violence program?
Select the answer you think is correct.
4%
14%
24%
continue
Question 2
What is the impact of accessing shelter services in reduction of incidence and severity of re-assault compared to victims who do not access shelter?
Select the answer you think is correct.
20-30%
40-50%
60-70%
continue
Question 3
What is the % of domestic violence homicides for when an officer had previously responded to a call involving the same victim?
Select the answer you think is correct.
20%
35%
50%
continue
Question 4
What % did homicide rates fall in Maryland when LAP was universally applied by law enforcement and domestic violence programs?
Select the answer you think is correct.
21%
31%
41%
continue
Key Terms
Let’s check understanding of a few important terms.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
Key Terms
Move each term into the box with its definition.
Lethality Assessment Program
LA screener
Lethality Assessment
Correct!
A process to identify high risk domestic violence victims.
Correct!
A document used to identify if a victim is at risk of serious injury or murder.
An evaluation that predicts the likelihood of victims being seriously injured or killed.
Try again.
Correct!
check
continue
Key Terms
Move each term into the box with its correct definition. Then select the green CHECK button.
Correct!
Correct!
Lethality Assessment Program
Lethality Assessment
Correct!
LA screener
An evaluation that predicts the likelihood of victims of domestic violence who are at risk of being seriously injured or killed by their partners.
A document featuring “yes/no questions” aimed at identifying if a victim of domestic violence is at high risk of being seriously injured or murdered.
A process that has a screening tool and a response and referral protocol to identify high risk domestic violence victims.
Try again.
check
continue
LA Screener
Now it's time to dive deeper into the tool and practice using it.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
The Screener
Select the 5 info icons to reveal information about each section of the screener.
continue
LA Screener
Before we go any further, please download a PDF of the LAP Screener now and print copies before your next shift.
continue
Ask the Questions
Practice reading the questions aloud to:
Get used to the personal nature of the questions.Practice use of volume, tone, and body language can help set the domestic violence at ease.
Select the box reveal part 1.
LA Screener Questions pt 1
continue
Ask the Questions
Remember: Any "yes" answer to the first three questions is an automatic assessment of High Danger.Next, practice the remaining questions. Four "yes" answers in part 2 results in High Danger.
Select the box reveal part 2.
LA Screener Questions pt 2
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
You have a partner!
You might be wondering what happens after conducting a Lethality Assessment. This is where your partner in fighting domestic violence, Wise Options, helps.
Select Continue to learn more.
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
A Domestic Violence advocate is a partner to help officers support domestic violence victims.
Next let's clarify under which circumstatnaces officers are requested to complete and submit the screener.
Select Continue to learn more.
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
What's the answer?
Select what you think is the best response.
When should you fill out and submit an LA Screener to Wise Options?
Only when the victim has answered the questions
Always, except when an arrest has been made
Always, in any situation
continue
So, what happens next?
Wow, we have covered a lot of ground in this course! We have:
- demonstrated the role of LAP in saving women's lives
- looked at each section of the screener
- practiced reading the questions
- understood that a screener should always be submitted
continue
So, what happens next?
Please download the screener so you begin using it now.
continue
For more information about our other services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or other violent crimes, please contact Wise Options at:
1-800-326-8483 WISE OPTIONS
THANK YOU!
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Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Training
welcome
Course navigation
Go back one step.
Return to the main menu.
Mute or unmute audio.
Open audio script.
Download a document.
Select the 'continue' button when you are ready.
This course contains audio.
continue
Welcome
YWCA is on a mission.
At Wise Options, we’re advancing YWCA’s mission to protect the Health and Safety of women and girls.
The goal of this online course is to help you:
continue
Menu
Introduction
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Quiz
Key Terms
LA Screener
LA Screener Practice
Wise Options
Review
continue
Introduction
Our story begins on a hot August night when Officer Davis was called to Janice's house.
Select the image of Officer Davis to learn about some of her backstory.
Select the image of Janice to learn about some of her backstory.
continue
Photo: https://onthepulsenews.com/domestic-violence-cases-increase-and-are-more-violent-in-2020/
continue
We’re going to guide Officer Davis as she helps Janice see the risk to her and her children if they stay with Sam. This training has been designed to help you practice using the LAP screener, begin referring High Risk victims to a Wise Options Victim Advocate and help victims take the first steps to safety.
continue
What is the Lethality Assessment Program Screener?
We’re going to guide Officer Davis as she helps Janice see the risk to her and her children if they stay with Sam. This training has been designed to help you practice using the LAP screener, begin referring High Risk victims to a Wise Options Victim Advocate and help victims take the first steps to safety.
Select to read more.
Photo: https://onthepulsenews.com/domestic-violence-cases-increase-and-are-more-violent-in-2020/
continue
Scenario 1
Officer Davis asked Janice to answer questions from the screener. Janice hesitated a moment before saying “no”. Before continuing, take a moment and think about what you might said in reponse to Janice.
continue
Scenario 1
Officer Davis has thought of two ways to follow up with Janice.
Select the box with the better response.
A) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. It will only take a minute and you only have to answer yes or no.”
B) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. If you change your mind, please contact a domestic violence advocate.”
End of Scenario 1
Janice has agreed to answer the questions. Well done!
Let’s find out what happens next. You can also choose to see the outcome of Choice B.
CONTINUE THE STORY.
I WANT TO SEE THE OUTCOME OF CHOICE B.
Scenario 1
Three weeks later she finds herself back at Janice’s home. Janice is on her porch all alone when she arrives at the scene. Did you know that it usually takes between 8 and 10 calls to the police before a victim finally leaves their partner?
continue
Scenario 1
Do you think this is a good opportunity to try again to get Janice to answer the questions on the LAP screener?
Select the box with your choice.
Yes, go back to choice a.
No, her life isn't in danger now.
End of Scenario 1
In October Janice becomes a homicide victim.
Only 4% of domestic violence murder victims reach out for assistance.
go back to choice a.
End of Scenario 1
Choice A Response A) "I am very concerned for your safety and for your children. It will only take a minute and you only have to answer yes or no.”
CONTINUE THE STORY.
End of Scenario 1
Janice has agreed to answer the questions. Well done!
Let’s find out what happens next. You can also choose to see what happened if she did not complete the screener.
CONTINUE THE STORY.
I WANT TO SEE THE OTHER OUTCOME.
Scenario 2
Let's continue with our story.
Janice agrees to answering the questions, and has answered yes to this question: “Has he ever threatened to kill you or your children?” This specific “yes” answer automatically means Janice’s life is in danger; however, Officer Davis doesn’t stop here. She asks all the questions before continuing.
continue
Scenario 2
Now Officer Davis has to decide what to say next.
Select the box with the better response.
A) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”. You should speak to a donestic violence advocate. Please call this number.”
B) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”. I’d like to call to a domestic violence advocate so they can help you.”
End of Scenario 2
In October Janice becomes a homicide victim.
50% of murders involve a prior call to the home.
go back to choice B.
Choice B:
End of Scenario 2
Choice B Response B) “Based on your answers, your safety assessment is “high-risk”.I’d like to call to a domestic violence advocate so they can help you.”
COMPLETE THE STORY.
End of Scenario 2
It is essential to connect the victim with a domestic violence advocate in order to start safety planning. You are the key to helping them connect. Well Done! You have demonstrated that you see the urgency in helping victims find a path to safety. Next, let's look at some statistics.
continue
Key Stats
Let’s check some key statistics with a 4-question quiz.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
Question 1
What % of domestic violence murder victims nationwide had previously availed themselves to the services of a domestic violence program?
Select the answer you think is correct.
4%
14%
24%
continue
Question 2
What is the impact of accessing shelter services in reduction of incidence and severity of re-assault compared to victims who do not access shelter?
Select the answer you think is correct.
20-30%
40-50%
60-70%
continue
Question 3
What is the % of domestic violence homicides for when an officer had previously responded to a call involving the same victim?
Select the answer you think is correct.
20%
35%
50%
continue
Question 4
What % did homicide rates fall in Maryland when LAP was universally applied by law enforcement and domestic violence programs?
Select the answer you think is correct.
21%
31%
41%
continue
Key Terms
Let’s check understanding of a few important terms.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
Key Terms
Move each term into the box with its definition.
Lethality Assessment Program
LA screener
Lethality Assessment
Correct!
A process to identify high risk domestic violence victims.
Correct!
A document used to identify if a victim is at risk of serious injury or murder.
An evaluation that predicts the likelihood of victims being seriously injured or killed.
Try again.
Correct!
check
continue
Key Terms
Move each term into the box with its correct definition. Then select the green CHECK button.
Correct!
Correct!
Lethality Assessment Program
Lethality Assessment
Correct!
LA screener
An evaluation that predicts the likelihood of victims of domestic violence who are at risk of being seriously injured or killed by their partners.
A document featuring “yes/no questions” aimed at identifying if a victim of domestic violence is at high risk of being seriously injured or murdered.
A process that has a screening tool and a response and referral protocol to identify high risk domestic violence victims.
Try again.
check
continue
LA Screener
Now it's time to dive deeper into the tool and practice using it.
Select Continue to begin.
continue
The Screener
Select the 5 info icons to reveal information about each section of the screener.
continue
LA Screener
Before we go any further, please download a PDF of the LAP Screener now and print copies before your next shift.
continue
Ask the Questions
Practice reading the questions aloud to:
Get used to the personal nature of the questions.Practice use of volume, tone, and body language can help set the domestic violence at ease.
Select the box reveal part 1.
LA Screener Questions pt 1
continue
Ask the Questions
Remember: Any "yes" answer to the first three questions is an automatic assessment of High Danger.Next, practice the remaining questions. Four "yes" answers in part 2 results in High Danger.
Select the box reveal part 2.
LA Screener Questions pt 2
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
You have a partner!
You might be wondering what happens after conducting a Lethality Assessment. This is where your partner in fighting domestic violence, Wise Options, helps.
Select Continue to learn more.
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
A Domestic Violence advocate is a partner to help officers support domestic violence victims.
Next let's clarify under which circumstatnaces officers are requested to complete and submit the screener.
Select Continue to learn more.
continue
Wise Options
Hotline: 1-800-326-8483
What's the answer?
Select what you think is the best response.
When should you fill out and submit an LA Screener to Wise Options?
Only when the victim has answered the questions
Always, except when an arrest has been made
Always, in any situation
continue
So, what happens next?
Wow, we have covered a lot of ground in this course! We have:
continue
So, what happens next?
Please download the screener so you begin using it now.
continue
For more information about our other services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or other violent crimes, please contact Wise Options at:
1-800-326-8483 WISE OPTIONS
THANK YOU!