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New York State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative
Case Referral
The NYS Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (NYSDVFRT) invites communities to submit cases for possible review. To be considered, cases must be:
- Closed (either adjudicated through the court system or not under investigation, i.e., murder/suicide)
- Recent. There is not a specified time frame, but cases that are relatively recent are best suited for review.
Please note:
- Per statute, the NYSDVFRT will decide which cases to review. Referring a case does not guarantee that it will be reviewed by the NYSDVFRT.
- Per statute, the work of the NYSDVFRT is confidential and as such, reviews are closed to the public. The NYSDVFRT will not release case-specific findings or recommendations after any of its reviews. Findings and recommendations made will be aggregate in nature and will not identify specific cases.
To refer a case for review, please complete the NYS Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Case Referral Form