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Youth Crimes/Domestic Violence Unit
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The Youth Crime/Domestic Violence Unit will objectively investigate allegations of crimes committed against or by juveniles and those involving domestic violence.
Case Assignment Criteria
The following cases are assigned to the Youth Crime/DV Unit for Investigation:
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Stalking cases with substantial lethal risks involved
Domestic violence kidnapping
Assault by Strangulation
Restraining order violations
High profile domestic violence or child abuse cases
Juvenile sexual assault cases
Felony child abuse/neglect
Internet crimes against children (ICAC)
Guns on school campus
Bus stop enticement
Misdemeanor child abuse/neglect
Any other high profile cases at the discretion
of the Youth Crime/DV Sergeant
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What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is one of the most common of all crimes and battering is the single major cause of injury to women.
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Are you involved in an abusive relationship?
Abuse does not have to be physical. Many abusers first use mental or emotional tactics before they become physically abusive. You may be in an abusive relationship if he or she:
- Is jealous or possessive toward you.
- Tries to control you by being very bossy or demanding.
- Is violent and loses his or her temper quickly
- Pressures you sexually.
- Abuses drugs or alcohol.
- Blames you when he or she mistreats you.
- Has a history of bad relationships
- Believes men should be in control and powerful, while women should be passive and submissive.
- Your family and friends have warned you about the person or told you that they are concerned for your safety.
- You worry about how he or she will react to things you say or do.
The Battered Women's Shelter at 704-332-2513 has programs for adults and teens who need information or assistance.
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Other important numbers to know:
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| Victim's
Assistance Domestic Violence Unit |
704-336-2190 |
| Rape Crisis |
704-375-9900 |
| Department
Of Social Services |
704-336-3150
After hours
704-336-4035 |
| Family Counseling |
704-332-9034 |
| The Relatives |
704-377-0602 |
| First Call
For Help |
704-377-1100 |
| Legal Services
Of The Southern Piedmont |
704-376-1600 |
| Crisis Assistance |
704-371-3000 |
| Salvation Army
Women's Shelter |
704-334-4731 |
| Uptown Men's
Shelter |
704-334-3187 |
| Community Link
Program of the Travelers Aid Society |
704-334-7288 |
| A Step Up |
704-334-7288 |
| International
House |
704-333-8099 |
| Police Department
Domestic Violence Counselor |
704-336-3147
or
704-336-8969 |
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How You CAN Make a Difference:
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Previous Investigation Cases
The following type of cases previously investigated by the Special Victims Division will be sent to other units in the Department for investigation:
ADW Unit
Domestic violence felony assaults involving weapons (except rape)
Felony assaults by juveniles involving weapons (except sexual assault)
Sexual Assault Unit
Domestic violence felony sexual assaults
SRO's
Weapons on school grounds (except guns)
CMS employee involved assaults (except sexual assaults)
Patrol
Domestic violence assaults where an arrest has been made
Juvenile misdemeanor assaults
Intimidation
Communicating threats
Larceny
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