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<br />Nearly half of all batteted women report some type of injury as a result of <br />their victimization. Three out of ten women murdered in the U.S. are the <br />victims of intimate partner violence. <br /> <br />A domestic violence situation is one of the most dangerous calls <br />responded to by law enforcement. It is critical that law enforcement <br />professionals develop and implement programs, policies and practices <br />that are both safe and effective in meeting the serious and unique <br />challenges of domestic violence cases. Research shows a <br />well-coordinated and multidisciplinary approach is one of the more <br />effective means of reducing domestic violence. Strategies that emphasize <br />victim safety, while holding offenders accountable, have proven to be one <br />of the most successful means of intervention. <br /> <br />Alexandra House partners with nearly all law enforcement agencies in the <br />county, including the Centennial Lakes Police Department and city <br />prosecutors, to create this kind of response to domestic violence in order <br />to reduce the incidence of domestic violence in Anoka County while <br />ensuring the safety of victims and holding offenders accountable. <br /> <br />Your financial support in 2007 was greatly appreciated, and along with <br />support from Anoka County and other cities we were able to respond to <br />requests for service from victims of domestic violence in Centerville. I <br />trust that the City of Centerville will again find merit in our request for <br />funding and partner with us to ensure that these critical services are <br />available to your city residents. <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration. I would be happy to answer any <br />questions you may have and look forward to meeting with you in person <br />to further discuss this funding request. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~fr)~ <br /> <br />Connie Moore <br />Executive Director <br /> <br />( <br /> <br />$ <br />