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Boston Police describe victim‑support staffing, caseloads and Family Justice Center partnerships
Summary
Boston Police officials outlined investigative units, advocate staffing levels and Family Justice Center partnerships, saying the department assigns roughly 12,000 domestic cases a year and currently staffs five BPD domestic‑violence advocates with plans to reach seven.
Boston Police Department representatives told the City Council they prioritize trauma‑informed, survivor‑centered response while acknowledging gaps in shelter, legal and culturally specific services.
"Response to all victims of crime are a priority for all personnel within the Boston Police Department," Deputy Superintendent Victor Evans, who oversees the Family Justice Division, told the committee. He said the Family Justice Division includes the sexual‑assault unit, the domestic‑violence unit, the human‑trafficking unit and a crimes‑against‑children unit staffed by detectives, victim advocates and civilian personnel.
Captain Detective Terry Thomas and other unit supervisors described operational…
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