IACP LEV Case Studies Report

Abstract

This report presents the findings from six case studies of law enforcement-based victim services programs that were funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services (LEV) Program. The research was conducted between April and July 2021 by the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA), in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The aims of this cross-case research were to explore the organizational structure, functioning, and service delivery process of the LEV grantees, and identify their strengths and challenges in service provision. The ‘lessons learned’ from the case studies offer insight into and recommendations on how law enforcement can successfully develop, implement, strengthen, sustain, and expand victim services in their agencies.