Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Noelia Corzo, District 2
Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Subject: Resolution to Establish a Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution establishing a Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team.
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BACKGROUND:
Domestic violence remains a significant and pervasive issue within San Mateo County, causing substantial physical, emotional, and financial harm to individuals, families, and the community at large. Effective intervention in high-risk domestic violence cases necessitates a coordinated approach from multiple disciplines, including community-based organizations, health and human services, legal services, and law enforcement agencies.
State law, under Penal Code section 13752, authorizes counties to form multidisciplinary teams to address domestic violence. These teams are permitted to share and disclose confidential information under specific conditions to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions. The establishment of a Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team in San Mateo County aims to integrate resources and provide focused interventions for high-risk cases, thus enhancing the safety and well-being of survivors.
DISCUSSION:
The creation of a Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team is an essential strategy to improve the County's response to domestic violence. High-risk cases often require immediate and specialized attention, which can be challenging to coordinate across different agencies and organizations. By forming a Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team, the County will be better positioned to offer high-risk domestic violence survivors timely and comprehensive support from a cohesive team of professionals.
The Domestic Violence High-Risk Case Multidisciplinary Team will be composed of repre...
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