Lethality Assessments Could Save Lives | Rochester News

A new New York bill aims to save lives by equipping police with a lethality assessment tool to identify high-risk domestic violence cases—leading to faster, life-saving referrals to 24/7 advocates. Inspired by Dutchess County’s 59% drop in domestic violence after similar measures, the legislation could transform how law enforcement responds, especially as gun violence tied to domestic abuse rises. With the governor’s signature pending, this could be a turning point in preventing future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3ad0b1c3bc73f4b