safety Audits

The Mary Byron Project's Front Royal Report sets an agenda for change in the way law enforcement agencies respond to domestic violence crime. Front Royal, Virginia Police Chief Ron Ricucci enlisted the help of the Mary Byron Project in finding new solutions to address his community's number one problem — domestic violence.

Mary Byron Project Executive Director Marcia Roth and board member Stephanie Stidham visited Front Royal in January 2002 to conduct an audit of the community's response to domestic violence. Roth and Stidham spent two days meeting with representatives of law enforcement, local government, medical personnel, victims' services, and those who deal with the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of perpetrators. Their goal was to identify changes needed to eradicate domestic violence in the community.

After visiting the community and interviewing more than 50 individuals, the Project staff issues a report leading to changes in the way Front Royal addresses domestic violence crime. Recommendations in the audit could be replicated by law enforcement agencies throughout the country.

For more information about Safety Audits:

Download the Front Royal Safety Audit in PDF format
E-mail us to request an audit in your community.