Inside the Lethality Assessment Program

In this episode we explore how the Lethality Assessment Program identifies danger in intimate partner violence—recognizing patterns, spotting high‑risk situations, and connecting people to immediate, life‑saving help. National LAP lethality assessment The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) is a national initiative aimed at preventing domestic violence homicides and serious injuries. It provides a standardized, evidence-based lethality assessment instrument and accompanying referral protocol that helps first responders identify victims of domestic violence who are at the highest risk of being seriously injured or killed by their intimate partners. The LAP connects these victims with critical safety tools and services, ensuring they receive immediate support and safety planning. The program has been validated as a "supported intervention" by the Centers for Disease Control’s Continuum of Evidence Effectiveness and is recognized as a "promising practice" by the U.S. Department of Justice. National Institute of Justice: NIJ A Closer Look at the Lethality Assessment Program | National Institute of Justice #SoloAndSovereign #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CoerciveControl #LethalityAssessmentProgram #DomesticViolencePrevention #IntimatePartnerViolence #RecognizeTheSigns #SafetyPlanning #SurvivorEmpowerment #EndDomesticViolence 💜 Solo & Sovereign wants to hear from YOU! What topics do you want us to talk about next? What questions are on your mind? What conversations do you wish more women were having? Like, share, subscribe! Thank you!