Domestic Violence Reporting Guidelines

Summary

Domestic violence advocates can report incidents on behalf of victims with their consent. In New York, the police are responsible for creating the report based on the information provided by the advocate. Advocates help ensure effective communication with authorities.

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Is the person they are reporting for responsible for the police report?
In New York, the person being reported is not responsible for the creation of the police report. The police are responsible for documenting the incident based on the information provided by the reporting party.
Do you need assistance with the process of reporting or any other related issue?