Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT)

Who it’s for:    
Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)

Location:        
401, 10010 105 Street
By phone, email and virtually

Hours:            
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Referrals:
Provided by Edmonton Police Service

Contact:          
Call 780.423.1635 or email us 

The Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT) is a new, community-driven pilot project designed to transform how Edmonton responds to intimate partner violence.

This partnership brings together four frontline organizations—YWCA Edmonton, enCompass Community Safety Agency, Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA), and the Edmonton Police Service (EPS)—working collaboratively to close a critical service gap and provide fast, coordinated support.

Why This Matters

Each year, Edmonton sees between 300 and 1,000 high-risk IPV cases—many of which require urgent, integrated intervention. IDVRT offers a rapid, wraparound service model that:

• Prioritizes survivor safety using evidence-based practices
• Provides client-centered, holistic care
• Improves coordination through a shared IT system and joint case management

This initiative builds on the legacy of the City of Edmonton’s Domestic Abuse High Risk Team (DAHRT), which concluded in 2024. DAHRT embedded seven Registered Social Workers (RSWs) within the EPS Domestic Offender Crimes Section (DOCS), laying the groundwork for this evolved approach.

Who We Are

Through IDVRT, YWCA Edmonton and enCompass will place at least four dedicated RSWs to work closely with the EPS DOCS unit, operating from both police and community agency locations.

Together, we’re strengthening connections between law enforcement and community care—creating a more effective, survivor-focused system for individuals at highest risk.

Project Goals

1. Enhance Immediate Support
   Deliver fast, coordinated support to high-risk IPV victims—improving safety outcomes, reducing repeat violence, and decreasing emergency service calls.
   
   
2. Simplify System Navigation
   Help survivors navigate legal, health, and social systems—making it easier to access the right services at the right time.
   
   
3. Streamline Communication & Data Sharing
   Use IFSSA’s Transform database—a consent-based, secure platform that enables partner agencies to share information—so survivors don’t have to repeat their story multiple times.
   
   
4. Build a Scalable, Evidence-Based Model
   Apply research-backed approaches in trauma-informed care, risk assessment, and case management to develop a model that works—and can be replicated in other communities. Regular reporting will support continuous learning and improvement.

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